What Type of Dentist Does a Person Go to Get Invisalign?

For those who have decided on trying Invisalign® instead of braces, what happens now? The next step is to contact an affiliated dentist to start the alignment process. Learn how to find just the right dentist and where to go from there.

Finding the right dentist

There are many factors that go into finding the best dentist to oversee the teeth-straightening process. Experience, customer service, proximity to home and cost are all important, so it is essential to research in depth. A larger practice can have the expertise and resources, but a smaller practice may devote a more personalized touch to a case. It all depends on what the patient wants.

What to look for

As with any other healthcare professional, finding the best option often involves asking around online or talking to trusted sources. For those getting insurance through an employer, a helpful way to find this out is to ask co-workers about who they see. They likely have the same insurance so can help figure out which dentists covered under the plan also provide quality service.

Tiers of experience

Invisalign® ranks its licensed practitioners via nine levels based on experience and the number of yearly or monthly treatments:

• A dentist ranked as Bronze is the least experienced, with 0 points
• Silver – 5,000 points
• Gold – 24,000 points
• Gold Plus – 30,000 points
• Platinum – 60,000 points
• Platinum Plus – 100,000 points
• Diamond – 140,000 points
• Diamond Plus – 200,000 points
• A dentist ranked as VIP (Valued Invisalign® Provider) falls in the 99^th percentile of all affiliated providers

Obviously, dentists ranked closer to VIP are going to be more experienced in dealing with the ins and outs of monitoring the alignment process. Search the Invisalign® website to find where all local affiliated dentists rank.

What happens next

After a dentist is decided on, the patient calls the office to set up an appointment. From there, the wheels are set in motion, and the process begins. At the end of this process, the patient emerges with a new smile.

Initial consultations

At the initial appointment, the dentist examines the patient’s teeth and gives an overview of the Invisalign® process from beginning to end. At either this appointment or a subsequent one, the dentist takes a digital scan of all dental structures for the purpose of recording measurements as accurately as possible.

Aligners

Custom aligners are sent to the patient periodically — every week or two on average. With each successive aligner, the patient’s teeth are slowly straightened into the optimal alignment. After the final aligner is done with, a retainer is given to the patient so that teeth do not revert back to their original positions.

Conclusion

Knowing where to find the right dentist for clear aligners can be the difference between receiving satisfactory care and being left wishing for more. Research and ask around for the best Invisalign® associated dentist in order to ensure the highest quality care available.

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