The untold truth about teledentistry and mail-order aligners

You deserved the right to receive information and ask questions about recommended treatments so that you can make well-considered decisions about your treatment. Without the ability to speak directly to your supervising doctor, can you truly make a safe decision?

Under no circumstance in any medical facility, should you be required to sign a lengthy waiver and terms and condition. Are your rights being violated when you are required to sign these obscure documents prior to starting your aligner treatment?

Teledentistry does not mean losing your right to talk to your supervising doctor directly. If you have to jump through countless hoops to even speak to the doctor directly, then do you trust that mail-order aligner companies have your best interest at heart?

In a medical/dental office, your doctor is responsible for your care every step of the way. Who is really responsible for the safety of your treatment when something goes wrong? The aligner company? Your general dentist? Or the "supervising doctor" who approves your online aligners?