Terms & Conditions
Terms And
Conditions
Welcome to www.routetosmile.com (hereinafter
referred to as the "Website"), a website owned by Route to Smile
Healthcare Private Limited, a company incorporated as per the Companies Act,
2013 having CIN U33208MH2021PTC373363and having its registered address at 301 D
Wing Minarette Condominium CHS Ltd., Dadabhai Cross Road No. 2, Near Bhavans
College, Andheri (W), Mumbai 400058 (hereinafter referred to as "We"
or "Our" or "Us").
By accessing the Website from any computer, computer device, mobile,
smartphone or any electronic device, you (hereinafter referred to as
"You" or "Your") expressly agree to be bound by these Terms
and Conditions (hereinafter referred to as the "Terms").
If You use the Website, You are required to first carefully read as well
as fully understand these Terms which are applicable when You view/access/use
the Website. Please also carefully read and fully understand Our Privacy Policy
which You can access at the link www.routetosmile.com(hereinafter
referred to as the "Privacy Policy"), which is incorporated in these
Terms by reference.
If, for any reason, You do not agree to these Terms, Privacy Policy
and/or other Website guidelines and policies (guidelines and policies
hereinafter collectively referred to as "Other Policies") as
communicated to You when You access the Website or avail any product/service
offered through the Website, or do not wish to be bound by them, please do not
use the Website or avail any product/services offered through the Website in
any way whatsoever. By using the Website and/or availing any product/service
through the Website, You have indicated to Us that You have read, acknowledged
and clearly understood as well as fully agreed, to be bound by these Terms,
Privacy Policy, Return and exchange policy and all Other Policies.
ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS, ETC.
1.1 These Terms is in the form of an electronic and legally binding
contract that establishes the terms and conditions You have accepted before
using the Website or any part thereof. By using the Website, You hereby
unconditionally consent and accept to these Terms, Privacy Policy and Other
Policies. To withdraw such consent, You must immediately cease using the
Website. You are requested to keep a physical copy of these Terms and all other
referred policies herein for Your records.
1.2 You consent to have these Terms and all notices provided to You in
electronic form.
1.3 Every time You use/access the Website, You confirm Your agreement
with these Terms, Privacy Policy and Other Policies.
1.4 The Website is for Your personal and non-commercial use only.
ELIGIBILITY
2.1 The minimum age to use the Website is 18 (eighteen) years. By using
the Website and in order to be competent to contract under applicable law, You
represent and warrant that You are at least 18 (eighteen) years of age or not a
minor in any other jurisdiction from where You access the Website
2.2 By using the Website, You hereby represent and warrant to Us that
You have all right, authority and capacity to enter into these Terms and to
abide by all of the terms and conditions thereof.
WEBSITE
3.1 The Website is for information purposes only.
3.2 The Website may offer You with a facility whereby You can enter a
postal/zip code in our Book My Smile Form which will help us in finding the
dentist near such postal/zip code. In case there is no dentist near such
postal/zip code, You can fill up a form on the Website with your preferred
postal/zip code and other details and one of Our representatives will contact
You subsequently regarding Your request.
3.3 You may contact Us for any information You may require with respect
to Our products/services/offerings. For information regarding the type/nature
of information We collect from You when You contact Us and how We use it,
please refer Our Privacy Policy.
3.4 The website is not designed for emergency booking and questions.
Emergency booking for consultation and questions and disaster situations should
be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals.
You acknowledge and agree that the Site is not the appropriate platform to pose
such questions.
3.5 By agreeing to these Terms, You grant Us the permission to send
electronic communications to You. This includes but is not limited to sending
emails, newsletters, notifications and promotional offers from Us and Our
partners. Should You no longer wish to receive such electronic communications,
You may write to Us atinfo@routetosmile.com.
TERMs AND TERMINATION
4.1 These Terms will remain in full force and effect every time You use
the Website or any part thereof.
4.2 If You do not wish to receive any communication from Us, please
write to Us at info@routetosmile.com. Following
termination, We will only retain and use Your content in accordance with these
Terms and Privacy Policy.
PROPRIETARY RIGHTS
5.1 You confirm and agree that We are the owner of the Website as well
as of all the proprietary information available on the Website and hereby
retain all proprietary and intellectual property rights in the same, including
but not limited to all confidential information.
5.2 You undertake not to post, copy, modify, transmit, disclose, show in
public, create any derivative works from, distribute, make commercial use of,
or reproduce or exploit in any way, and whether partly or fully, any (i)
confidential or proprietary information, or (ii) copyrighted or copyrightable
material, trademarks, service marks or other proprietary information accessible
via the Website without first obtaining Our prior written consent.
5.3 All information, text, audio, video, graphics, charts, photographs,
icons, and the design and arrangement of all content on the Website are
copyrightable/copyrighted and belong to Us, unless otherwise stated. The
distinctive and original layout and presentation of the Website constitutes Our
copyright. In addition, the Website may also contain references to third-party
trademarks and copyrights, which are the property of their respective owners.
Any unauthorized use of any intellectual property belonging to Us or any third
party is strictly prohibited, and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of
the law.
5.4 The trademarks – Route to Smile and RTS Route to Smile Clear
Aligners – are the trademarks belonging to Us and We expressly reserve all
rights, including all intellectual property rights, relating thereto. All
trademarks owned by parties other than Us are the property of their respective
owners and may not be used without their permission and are protected by
applicable intellectual property laws.
YOUR INFORMATION
6.1 For information about the collection and possible use of information
and content provided by You, please review Our Privacy Policy.
6.2 Notwithstanding any other provisions of these Terms, We reserve the
right to disclose any information that You submit to Us, if in Our sole
opinion, We reasonably believe that such disclosure is required to be disclosed
(i) for complying with applicable laws, requests or orders from law enforcement
agencies, appropriate authorities (such as without limitation, court officials,
expert professional investigative agencies and the like) or for any legal
process; (ii) for enforcing these Terms; or (iii) for protecting or defending
Ours, any Website user’s or any third party’s rights or property. You acknowledge
and understand the provisions of this Clause 6.2 and grant Us an unconditional,
perpetual right and permission to make such disclosure.
6.3 By using the Website, You hereby permit Us to use the information
You provide Us, to improve the Website and its functionality as well as for
promotional purposes, including the permission to publish Your non-personal
information in any of Our partner websites.
6.4 You represent and warrant that all information and content that You
provide Us will be accurate. We assume no responsibility or liability for any
deletion of or failure to store any of Your content provided to Us.
MODIFICATIONS TO THE WEBSITE
7.1 We reserve the right at any time to modify or discontinue,
temporarily or permanently, the Website (or any part thereof) with or without
notice. You agree that We shall not be liable to You or to any third party for
any modification, suspension or discontinuance of the Website. Any access or
usage by You of the Website shall imply that You have accepted any new or
modified Terms. Please re-visit these Terms from time to time to stay abreast
of any changes that We may introduce.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
8.1 To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, We have provided
the Website on "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" and "BEST
EFFORTS" basis and grant no warranties of any kind, whether express,
implied, direct, indirect statutory or otherwise with respect to the Website or
any part thereof (including all content contained therein), including any
implied warranties of correctness, validity, accuracy, completeness,
appropriateness, fitness, compatibility for a particular purpose or treatment
or outcome or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the use of the Website
will always be secured, uninterrupted, available, error-free or will meet Your
requirements or expectations, or that any defects in the Website will be
corrected or result in the desired results. We disclaim liability for, and no
warranty is made with respect to, the connectivity and availability of the Website
at all times and the results of the use of the Website.
8.2 Opinions, advice, statements, offers, or other information or
content made available through the Website, but not directly by Us, are those
of their respective authors, and should not necessarily be relied upon. Such
authors are solely responsible for such content. We do not (i) guarantee the
accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information provided on the
Website, or (ii) adopt, endorse or accept responsibility for the accuracy or
reliability of any opinion, advice, or statement made by any party.
8.3 From time to time, We may offer new features or tools which Our
Website users may experiment or experience. Such features or tools are offered
solely for experimental purposes and without any warranty of any kind, and may
be modified or discontinued at Our sole discretion. The provisions of this
Disclaimer of Warranty section shall apply with full force to such features and
tools.
8.4 We accept no responsibility for any damage, loss, liability, injury
or disappointment incurred or suffered by You as a result of the Website or any
content therein or from any product or service availed from the Website.
MEDICAL DISCLAIMER
9.1 The information provided by Us on the Website that relates to
dental, medical and health conditions or issues, or the products, services and
treatments related thereto, is for purely informational purposes only. Any of
such information should not be treated or considered as any professional or
medical advice or diagnosis, and should not be used as or considered a
replacement for any professional or medical consultation, advice or diagnosis
or treatment.
9.2 You should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing a
health problem or disease. You should always consult Your own dental and
medical advisors.
9.3 Finalization of appointment for consultation and answers of Dentists
on or off the Website – in writing or otherwise – are provided by Dentists and
are to be used by Customers for general information purposes only, not as a
substitute for in-person evaluation or specific professional (medical)
advice.
9.4 If you decide to get additional services from Dentists through
the Website, you understand and agree that the communications with such Dentists
may be conducted off of the www.routetosmile.com website (either by phone,
chat, or any third-party tool).
9.5 Communications on the Website are not confidential and shall
not be the subject of any associated privileges. By answering questions, the
dentistsdoes not form doctor-patient relationships with users of the Website.
In the event that your, and the dentist’s, use of the Website unintentionally
forms a relationship that entitles you to rights other than those set out in
the Terms, you relinquish those rights. Communications on the Website are
limited, as described above, do not include in-person evaluations or visits,
and do not consist of safeguards and procedures typical of in-person evaluations
and visits.
9.6 Before you can interrelate with us or the dentist, you will be
required to agree to a Disclaimer reminding you of vital provisions of the
Terms – Refer Appendix A below for Disclaimers.
9.7 When you register in and avail the Company Services, we give you the
option (under certain circumstances) prior to the treatment or during treatment
to choose/opt for in-person consultation at your home or consultation
via video and telephone conferencing. On selection of the mode, you
understand and acknowledge that you have duly accorded your express as well as
implied concurrence in accordance with the consent form for providing
information required during these calls along with any impressions, scans,
radiographs (x-rays) and photographs, as required on a case to case basis for
diagnosis, treatment planning and progress tracking, to us.
YOUR ACCOUNT
10.1 When you register as a user on the Route to Smile Mobile
application (hereinafter referred to as “App” or “Mobile App”), you can create
a user name and password for access to your online account. You are
accountable/responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your user name,
password and account data, you shall not share this information or your account
with anybody else, and will be solely responsible for all acts or omissions
that arise on your account. You will immediately notify us of any unauthorized
use of your username or account. You may only create one account on the App. If
your account has been suspended/cancelled/terminated, you may not open another
account on the App.
10.2 You agree to keep your contact details (including but not
limited to your email address) up-to-date, and to comply with all billing
procedures, including providing and maintaining accurate and lawful billing
information for active accounts.
10.3 We do not knowingly gather personal information from children
under 18, and if we become aware that a child under the age of 18 has given
personal information to us, we will promptly remove it from our systems.
10.4 You may terminate your account at your sole discretion and at any
time by written notice via e-mail to info@routetosmile.com.
10.5 At any time, without notice, for any or no reason, we reserve
the right to refuse service to anyone, to amend and discontinue any portion or
all of the Service, and to prohibit, suspend and terminate users’ accounts
(including yours).
10.6 We reserve the right to offer special incentive, price,
membership and other programs. Such programs can, at our sole discretion, be
limited to a specific group of users or non-users. All action bonuses and
vouchers or coupons that we provide for use of the services offered on the
website shall remain our property (they shall not pass to the ownership of the
users and shall not be refundable) and shall be valid for only thirty (30) days
– unless otherwise stated on the website or in an e-mail to the user.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
11.1 To the extent allowed by law, we exclude all conditions,
warranties, representations or other terms which may put on to the website or
any content on it, whether express or implied.
11.2 We will not be liable to you for any loss or damage, whether
in contract, tort (including carelessness), breach of statutory duty, or
otherwise, even if predictable/foreseeable, arising under or in connection
with:
(a) use of, or inability to use, the website/ app; or
(b) use of or reliance on any content showed on the website/ app;
11.3 If you are a business user, we will not be liable for:
(a) loss of profits, sales, business, or revenue;
(b) business disruption;
(c) loss of anticipated savings;
(d) loss of business opportunity, goodwill or reputation; or
(e) any indirect or consequential loss or damage.
11.4 If you are a consumer user, we only provide the website/ App
to you for domestic and private use. You approve not to use the website/ app for
any commercial or business purposes, and we have no liability to you for any
loss of profit, loss of business, business disruption, or loss of business
opportunity.
11.5 We will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by a
virus, spread denial-of-service attack, or other technologically harmful
material that may infect your computer equipment, computer programs, data or
other proprietary material due to your usage of the website or to your
downloading/transferring of any content on it, or on any website linked to it.
11.6 We assume no responsibility for the content of websites linked
on the website. Such links should not be interpreted as endorsement by us of
those linked websites. We will not be liable for any loss or damage that may
arise from your use of them.
INDEMNIFICATION
12.1 To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event will
We be liable for any incidental, special, consequential or indirect damages
arising out of or relating to (i) the use or inability to use the Website, (ii)
any result/outcome from availing any products/services through the Website,
(iii) any loss or corruption of data or programs, service interruptions and
procurement of substitute services, even if We know or have been advised of the
possibility of such damages. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law,
under no circumstances will We be liable for any liquidated or punitive
damages.
12.2 You agree to indemnify, defend and hold Us harmless, as well as Our
affiliates, subsidiaries and parent/holding companies, and each of their
respective officers, directors, employees, agents, consultants, partner
websites and other related or affiliated third parties, from and against any
and all losses, claims, costs, liabilities and expenses (including reasonable
attorneys’ fees) relating to or arising out of Your use of the Website,
including but not limited to Your use of any material, information or data
downloaded or otherwise obtained from the Website or Your violation of these
Terms, including without limitation, Your infringement of any intellectual
property or other right of Ours or any other person or entity or any content or
communication that denigrates, libels or invades the privacy right of any third
party. We reserve the right, at Our own cost, to assume the exclusive defense
and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by You, and You
will co-operate fully in asserting any available defenses in such case.
MISCELLANEOUS
13.1 Amendment: We reserve the right to amend these Terms from time to
time. Any such amendments will be applicable to all persons
viewing/accessing/using the Website once the revisions have been posted onto the
same. You should therefore check the Website from time to time to review the
current Terms as applicable to You.
13.2 Survival: Termination or suspension of Your Website account shall
not affect those provisions hereof that by their nature are intended to survive
such termination or suspension.
LEGAL STATEMENTS
14.1 Proprietary rights of content
14.1.1 You acknowledge that Route to Smile Healthcare Private
Limitedand its licensors and suppliers own the rights to the website and the
content displayed on it. You shall not amend, reverse engineer, decompile,
disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the website, any software
distributed by or assist any other person or entity in doing so. You
acknowledge that all content, including but not limited to text, software,
music, sound, photographs, video, graphics or other material contained in
listings, sponsor advertisements or email-distributed, commercially produced
information presented to you by the Service, by Route to Smile Healthcare
Private Limited, its users, or its advertisers or other content providers, is
protected by copyrights, trademarks, service marks, patents or other
proprietary rights and laws. You may not amend, copy, reproduce, republish,
upload, post, transmit, or distribute in any way content available through the
Service, including code and software for commercial purposes. For permission to
use third-party materials appearing on the website, please contact the
copyright owner. You do not acquire ownership rights to any content, document
or other materials viewed through the website. The posting of information or
materials on the website does not constitute a waiver of any right in such information
and materials.
14.2. DISCLAIMER POLICY
14.2.1 The information contained in this website is for general
information purposes only. While we endeavour to keep the information up to
date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express
or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or
availability with respect to the website or the information, products,
services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any
reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
14.2.3 In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including
without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or
damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in
connection with, the use of this website.
14.2.4 Through this website you are able to link to other websites which
are not under our control. We have no control over the nature, content and
availability of those Websites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily
imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.
14.2.5 Every effort is made to keep the website up and running
smoothly.However, we take no responsibility for, and will not be
liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues
beyond our control.
14.3. FORCE MAJEURE
14.3.1 We shall not be liable for failure to perform under these
T&Cs and the Policies as a result of occurrence of any force majeure events
like acts of God, pandemic, fire, wars, sabotage, civil unrest, labour unrest,
action of statutory authorities or government, change in laws, rules and
regulations, affecting the performance of our firm.
14.3.2 Governing Law and Jurisdiction: These Terms shall be governed and
construed in accordance with the laws of India in relation to any legal action
or proceedings to enforce the same. You irrevocably submit to the exclusive
jurisdiction of any competent courts situated at Mumbai and waive any objection
to such proceedings on grounds of venue or on the grounds that the proceedings
have been brought in an inconvenient forum.
14.3.3 Severability: If any provisions of these Terms are held invalid
or unenforceable under applicable law, such provision will be inapplicable, but
the remainder will continue in full force and effect.
14.3.4 Waiver: No waiver of any term, provision or condition of this
Agreement whether by conduct or otherwise in any one or more instances shall be
deemed to be or construed as a further or continuing waiver of any such term,
provision or condition or of any other term, provision or condition of these Terms.
15 You agree that have read and understood the above Terms and
Conditions. You agree that by accessing the Website and/or availing the
Services you hereby accept the Terms and Conditions and the Policies displayed
on the Website and further agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and
the Policies as may be modified by the us from time to time. You further agree
that the Services and the website the access to which is being provided to you
by us is subject to change.
CONTACT US
16.1 Please contact us by email on info@routetosmile.com for any questions or comments
regarding these Terms or pertaining to the Website.
Appendix A -
Disclaimers
General
- Clear aligner treatments should not be used by you in case you have a history of allergic reactions to plastics.
- Orthodontic treatments using clear aligners like any other treatment of the human body, has inherent risks and limitations. Like any other treatment, you should consider all potential side effects associated with such treatment.
- Tobacco use places orthodontic patients at greater risk of cancer and periodontal (gum) disease. Tobacco reduces blood flow to the mouth tissues at a time when good blood flow is needed for tooth movement. We cannot be held liable for any of these instances.
- In few cases depending on the treatment option selected by the patient, treatments may not be based on physical check-ups, but through images and x-rays to be provided by the patients. In case you chose the treatment option where the treatment is monitored through images sent by you to us, we shall not be held liable in case there is any variance in the treatment due to the lack of accuracy of the said images/ x-rays.
- Depending upon the complexity of your case, one or more extraction(s) may be recommended.
- Supplemental treatment may be required for severe open bites, overjet or skeletally narrow jaw. This does not form part of your Route to Smile Clear Aligner treatment.
- To correct severe crowding or jaw imbalances, oral surgery could be required. If so, consider risks associated with surgery before starting clear aligner treatment. The oral surgery does not form part of your Route to Smile Clear Aligner treatment.
- A tooth’s surface (enamel) is a crystalline structure and like other crystals it can have undetected defects and fracture lines within it. Enamel may also wear in case you grind your teeth excessively. We will not be liable for any of these instances.
- Occasionally, a limited period of braces may be recommended to achieve an optimal result. This is outside the purview of the treatment provided by us.
Pre-requisites before starting Clear Aligner Treatment
- We advise and recommend you do a general dental examination before starting the clear aligner treatment. Any dental work that will alter the shape or size of your teeth should be undertaken before scheduling the digital scan/ impression to begin your clear aligner treatment.
- Aligners are not effective in moving dental implants and existing dental restorations such as crowns, bridges, may require re-cementation, or, in some cases replacement.
- It is important for you to tell us about any previous injury or stress to any tooth, to understand the health of each tooth. Sometimes seemingly minor bumps can result in nerve damage that maybe unknown to you. Such previous injuries cannot always be detected during the orthodontic process. In case if there is any variation in the treatment due to any previous injury which is not brought to our notice before starting treatment, or any injury that takes place during treatment which may have an impact on the on-going treatment, we will not be held liable for the same.
- General medical conditions or medications can affect orthodontic treatment. You should inform us in case of such medical conditions occurring during treatment. We will not be liable for any issues/ complications due to undisclosed medical conditions.
- There are some medicines which may either increase or decrease the tooth movement leading to a possible difference in treatment duration/ quality. Medication of any kind being consumed by the patient should be disclosed. We will not be liable for any issues/ complications due to undisclosed medical conditions.
Treatment Plan
- Everybody Has Different Teeth, Which Is Why You Receive A Predicted Smile Simulation Video And A Comprehensive Treatment Plan, In Which Your Individual Best Possible Cosmetic Orthodontic Outcome Is Explained And Depicted. This Informs You On The Clinical Results Attainable In Your Specific Case, Which Depend On Your Bone Structure And How Your Teeth Respond To The Treatment.
- While we provide a predicted smile simulation video, the response of a living system cannot be predicted perfectly. Hence, we give you only an estimated treatment time as your responses to orthodontic forces may vary considerably, varying the overall treatment duration. The response to orthodontic forces will depend on various factors which may be different for each individual and the same cannot be predicted while preparing the treatment plan.
- It Is Our Endeavour To Establish Realistic And Achievable Goals For Treatment. We Know That You Share Our Desire To Produce The Best Result That Is Possible. However, Like Any Other Medical Procedure, We Do Not Guarantee The Success Of The Treatment As The Biological Responses To The Treatment Cannot Be Predicted.
During Treatment
- Brushing and flossing regularly is important, else it will lead to forming of plaque which can cause tooth decay and permanent white decalcification markings.
- Your gum, cheeks or lips may be scratched or irritated by the aligner occasionally.
- You may have tender teeth after switching to the next aligner in the series. The period of tenderness or sensitivity varies with each patient.
- Occasionally, a tooth becomes tightly bound (ankylosed) to its surrounding bone. It may not be possible to move that tooth at all. A change in the treatment may be necessary if a tooth ankyloses. We will not be liable for any of these as such instances cannot be predicted at the time of the treatment and may occur due to inherent risks of any orthodontic treatment.
- It is in our general intention to have treatment move along in a fashion that is consistent with tissue health, minimal discomfort, and long-term stability. However, mild levels of pain and discomfort are normal and may be expected during the treatment.
- The health of the bone and gums supporting the teeth may be adversely affected during/ after the treatment. Further, Orthodontic treatment may shorten the teeth roots. This may reduce the longevity of the teeth. We will not be liable for any of these as such instances cannot be predicted at the time of the treatment, any may occur due to inherent risks of any orthodontic treatment. It is also possible for the nerve of a tooth to die during orthodontic treatment, especially if a tooth was previously injured, bumped or impacted. We cannot be held liable for any of these as such instances cannot be predicted at the time of the treatment, and may occur due to inherent risks of any orthodontic treatment.
- Pain, discomfort, clicking or popping noises may occur in or near the joint of the jaw sometimes, including during orthodontic treatment. Just as with any joint discomfort, the possible causes may vary. We will not be liable for any of these as such instances cannot be predicted at the time of the treatment, any may occur due to inherent risks of any orthodontic treatment.
- Our aligners are designed to have maximum amount of strength and a minimum amount of injury potential. Nevertheless, accidents can occur. It is also possible for you to swallow or inhale parts of the appliance or our instruments. We will not be liable for any of these instances as the same are unpredictable and cannot be controlled by us.
- Orthodontic forces initiate a cellular response in the supporting tissues surrounding the roots of the teeth. This cellular force allows the teeth to move. Sometimes this response becomes confused resulting in damage to the ends of the roots of the teeth. Usually, this effect is mild and does not compromise the teeth, however, sometimes this root resorption can be extensive and may then endanger the teeth if periodontal (bone and gum) support is lost at some future time. Some patients are prone to this happening, some are not. Because it is not possible to predict which teeth might be affected, we may want to take progress x-rays of your teeth during the treatment process at your own cost to evaluate whether root resorption is occurring. This is an inherent risk of Orthodontic treatment, and we will not be liable in such instances. It may also be possible that the Doctor determines it necessary to get an X-ray in between treatment at your own cost.
Factors affecting results
- It is important to note that biological factors, such as tooth thickness, can limit the tooth's responsiveness to treatment and ability to align in 100% accordance with the plan, a factor that cannot be detected or predicted at the treatment planning stage.
- In general, dental change tends to be slow, but as much as we would like to, we cannot tell a patient exactly what might happen if they decide not to proceed with our recommendations. Poor oral hygiene, poor compliance on aligner wear time, lost appliances, unreported missing attachments, missed appointments and other factors may extend the treatment time. It is highly possible that the individual best possible cosmetic orthodontic outcome will not be achieved if our recommendations are not followed. In All Instances Where Access To The Route To Smile Mobile Application Has Been Provided, It Is Imperative For The Patient To Log In The Number Of Hours They Have Worn The Aligners Daily On The Route To Smile App. In Addition To This, It Is Also Imperative To Complete The Pre-Aligner And Post-Aligner Change Form Along With The Milestone Review Form On The Route To Smile App. We Will Not Be Liable For Any Variance In The Treatment If You Do Not Follow Our Recommendations.
- Missing, erupting or unusually shaped teeth may affect treatment outcomes.
- We cannot guarantee that the proposed treatment will be successful to your complete satisfaction. Individual patient differences create the possibility of incomplete or unstable results. Selective re-treatment due to patient poor co-operation may be charged.
Refinements
- Refinements only apply when the best possible cosmetic orthodontic outcome in your specific case is not achieved and does not include or cover variations to the plan based on tooth shape, reduced biological response or subjective aesthetic perception of your smile, or of what a perfect smile is. What will be considered as the best possible cosmetic orthodontic outcome shall be our sole discretion.
- If your case requires refinements, it may be possible that the Doctor determines it necessary to get an X-ray in between treatment at your own cost.
Results
- Even after Clear Aligner treatment there may be a situation wherein the patient might have to get tooth-coloured filling done to close minor spaces. This is outside the purview of the treatment provided by us.
Post Treatment
- Retainers worn after completion of treatment will enhance the stability of the result, but even diligent wear of the retainers may not keep the teeth exactly as they were at the end of the treatment. However, on-going wear of retainers are likely to ensure that such changes are restricted to the minimum.
- If you decide to stop wearing retainers at some point, your teeth may change. Some of the original problems may re-emerge. We will not be liable for any of these instances.
- Maturational changes that occur after active orthodontic treatment may alter the quality of the result.