Illinois passes bill requiring dentist visit prior to using DIY aligners

The Illinois House of Representatives and Senate passed a bill that would require individuals to visit a dentist within a year of using direct-to-consumer clear aligners, according to a June 18 report by WGEM.

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Senate Bill 2586 is meant to protect consumers by getting their teeth checked for potential undiagnosed conditions before starting clear aligner treatment, as well as having aligner companies uphold a standard of care.

The bill allows for a teledentistry visit to be sufficient for their pre-aligner check.

Only one state representative voted against the bill, the report said.

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