I had Braces 10 years ago and continued to wear retainers to keep my teeth straight. About two years ago my top retainer broke and my orthodontist was no longer at his practice. I went to an orthodontist and was told that the Invisalign treatment would be $5,200. The assistant even asked why I needed Invisalign because my teeth looked pretty good (I have one tooth that is really relapsing). I was told that the cost for Invisalign was a flat rate not per case, is this standard practice?
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When dealing with gaps in teeth, there are two choices: restorative or moving teeth (orthodontics). Each choice has choices.
Restorative:
• Composite bonding (plastic tooth colored filling material) • Porcelain Veneers
Orthodontics:
• Invisalign Express...
After my patients view clin-check and accept the case, they pay the same day, and I submit the case. Once the case is submitted/accepted, it takes about 2-3 weeks for the trays to come in.
But the beauty of Invisalign is that you get clear retainers afterwards that look and feel just the Invisalign trays, so patients are more likely to wear them as opposed to the old plastic and wire ugly retainers of yesteryear.
All teeth will shift after teeth straightening if not held in place...
