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Candid aligners are a transparent and removable alternative to traditional braces. The aligners are made of a BPA-free and phthalate-free plastic called Zendura. This material claims to offer more transparent and comfortable aligners.
The aligners also have higher impact strength and keep teeth more stable than other at-home aligners. With Candid, you can expect straighter teeth in 4 to 12 months.
Candid also accepts most minor to severe teeth misalignment issues, such as gapped or crooked teeth. Some complex cases may be denied treatment. If this happens, you'll likely need braces or Invisalign.
Candid recently shifted its business focus, no longer offering at-home impression kits. It’s now a hybrid option for those who want some of the convenience of at-home teeth-straightening without sacrificing the quality of care.
To begin treatment, you’ll visit a qualified CandidPro provider (dentist or orthodontist) for an initial consultation. Your bite is digitally scanned and impressions are taken. You’ll also see them at the end of treatment to ensure your teeth are aligned correctly and you’re satisfied with the results.
The CandidPro provider then has a licensed orthodontist from Candid's team personally design your treatment plan. After that, your treatment progress is monitored remotely through CandidMonitoring™, the company’s telehealth platform (mobile app).
The same Candid orthodontist who creates your treatment plan will oversee your treatment from start to finish. Treatment takes between 4 and 12 months, depending on how severe your bite issues are.
Candid aligners are designed to be worn for 22 hours a day to work effectively and should be removed only for eating and brushing. It's recommended to rotate your new aligners every 2 weeks (before bed to reduce discomfort).
Candid also provides you with a free whitening foam and a phone device you’ll need for remote check-ins throughout treatment.
Initial consultation with a licensed dental professional near you
Candid aligners cost $3,300 (on average). The total price depends on your CandidPro provider and their location. The cost includes all of your aligners and remote monitoring (CandidMonitoring™ via a mobile app). No office visits are necessary after the initial consultation.
Candid aligners are relatively affordable, especially compared to traditional braces or Invisalign (up to $8,000). However, they are more expensive than brands like SmileDirectClub and byte but provide more comprehensive care.
Many CandidPro providers also offer payment plans. Talk to them about your options.
| Braces | Invisalign | Candid | |
| Cost | $3,000 to $12,000 | $3,000 to $8,000 | $3,300 (average) |
| Treatment Time | 12 to 24 months | 12 to 18 months | 4 to 12 months |
| Payment Plan | Depends on provider | Depends on provider | Depends on provider |
| Insurance | Depends on provider | Depends on provider | Depends on provider |
Additional costs include:
Initial consultation with a licensed dental professional near you
Once you approve the plan and receive your aligners, treatment is nonrefundable.
However, if your results do not match the 3D treatment plan, you may qualify for refinements. This depends on your CandidPro provider.
Maybe. Coverage depends on your CandidPro provider, insurance policy, and insurer.
You have no direct financial relationship with Candid — the CandidPro provider is also your health care provider.
As such, Candid won't help you file an insurance claim. Instead, the CandidPro provider's billing department will run your insurance the same way they do for teeth cleanings and dental work.
Whether or not the treatment is in-network will depend on your dentist (CandidPro provider). Candid treatment falls under insurance code D8090 just like all other clear aligner products.
Many CandidPro providers accept both HSA and FSA. Your insurance may reimburse you for a portion of the aligner cost.
Candid recommends checking with your insurance company about coverage eligibility before beginning treatment.
The NewMouth team compiled reviews about Candid Co from four websites. We found over 3,000 customer reviews in total. Most of the reviews are positive, while a small percentage of them are negative or somewhere in the middle.
Most of the positive reviews about Candid revolve around ease of use and overall value for the money.
I went with Candid because A, it was cheaper, and B, the reviews were really high. Plus the ease of the shipping made it an easier pick for me. The process was easy and efficient. You just order online, do the molds then they send it to you.
ConsumerAffairs reviewer
I’ve always been bothered by the gap in my front teeth. After 6 short months, it’s gone!
Candid reviewer
Most of the negative reviews about Candid pertain to the refund policy and customer service.
Candid was the first one I saw and when I went through them, the process was good. It was easy but I had a problem at the end with my braces that never was resolved.
ConsumerAffairs reviewer
I am satisfied with my experience in terms of my teeth. They are whiter and straighter, so that’s awesome. But I am disappointed in the lack of customer service.
ConsumerAffairs reviewer
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