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No matter how old I get (30! I'm 30.), certain things will always feel intimidating. Parallel parking? No thanks. Negotiating a pay raise? Only after I've written a script and committed it to memory. Scheduling and driving myself to my own healthcare appointments? Yep, that's still a responsibility I wish my mom helped out with.
To this day, I have a hard time mustering up the motivation to go to the dentist. And while that may sound pathetic, I’m not alone. Turns out, 60 percent of people have anxiety about going to the dentist, making oral care a tricky thing to navigate. And it’s not just getting poked in the mouth with a metal tools that causes us to hesitate: The cost of orthodontia can also be intimidating.
If you’re someone who worries about the state of your smile, you’ll be happy to know that one company is revolutionizing oral care for the better. Candid is making it easier, more affordable, and more convenient than ever to get the smile you’ve always wanted. And to help banish that dental anxiety once and for all, Bustle partnered with Candid to give you the tools you need to make this year your most confident one yet.
Keep scrolling and get ready to start smiling!
Step 1: Schedule A Free Consultation
Sometimes just booking a healthcare appointment causes my bank account to wince in fear. Luckily with Candid, every customer is entitled to a free session and scan at a Candid Studio location. This just takes 30 minutes and gives Candid's orthodontists all the information they’ll need to design your custom aligner treatment plan. While other aligner companies use dentists or ‘dental professionals,’ Candid is unique in that you’ll only be treated by a licensed orthodontist, aka the certified experts when it comes to straight teeth.
Step 2: See (& Approve!) Your Future Smile
After your orthodontist reviews and approves your custom treatment plan, you'll have a chance to review it. The plan includes an interactive 3D digital model that shows how your teeth will adjust over the course of the treatment. If you like what you see, you can choose to invest in your future smile and order aligners at an affordable price. At just $1,900, Candid’s clear aligners cost 65 percent less than braces, and bonus: they're 3D-printed from BPA-free thermoplastic. And if you don’t have that extra cash lying around? Monthly financing options start at just $85 per month.
Step 3: Go Home (Yeah, Really)
Once you give the green light on your orthodontist-approved treatment plan, you can breathe a huge sigh of relief because you are done with regular office visits. That’s right: You’ll get a full set of custom aligners delivered in a single box — plus a complimentary whitening foam and carrying case — conveniently delivered to your door. Got follow up questions but don’t want to deal with the hassle of making an appointment? Just lean on support from Candid’s care team throughout the duration of your treatment, no doctor’s office required.
Step 4: Say "Cheese"
Get ready for your close up, because after completing the Candid process you’ll be more than eager to show off your new smile. Candid’s aligners are totally transparent, easily removable, stain-resistant, and precision-trimmed, so you can wear them all day comfortably without drawing any unwanted attention. Click over to Candid's site to see if you're a candidate for their clear aligners, and if you need another reason to smile, you can feel good knowing that for every aligner kit sold, Candid makes a $25 donation to Smile Train. The organization helps provide safe, 100 percent free cleft lip and palate treatment to children around the globe — giving a whole new meaning to the phrase "Look good, feel good!"
This post is sponsored by Candid.
