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SmileDirectClub is shutting down just months after the struggling teeth-straightening company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

SmileDirectClub customers are confused after the company shut down and left them in the middle of treatment — and says it still wants to be paid.

Smile Direct Club has officially shut down after they filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September. Many customers have been left stranded in the middle of their treatment and are expected to pay.

Teeth alignment company to liquidate after filing for bankruptcy in September

Teeth alignment company to liquidate after filing for bankruptcy in September

The “Lifetime Smile Guarantee” has been eliminated “effective immediately,” while payment plan customers are expected to continue making payments and refund protocols are not yet clear.

The telehealth company, which sold teeth alignment devices to two million customers, was unprofitable and had been criticized by medical groups.

Nashville company filed for bankruptcy with $890M in debt

FTI Consulting represents SmileDirect Club that has filed for a Chapter 11 reorganization.

SmileDirectClub buckles under the weight of several obstacles.