Is it cheaper to go through a general dentist for Invisalign?

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A: General dentists usually have lower fees for Invisalign

Daniel W. Schiavone, DDS

You should see lower fees at a General Dentist's office for Invisalign. Orthodontists have to charge more for Invisalign than for "braces". Their overhead (Invisalign costs) is higher than for the bracket and wires involved in "braces. Weekends or not, Invisalign takes care to train each dentist... more

A: Yes most of the time it is...but

Bobby Virk, DMD, MSD

The fees do depends on if a general dentist or an orthodontist is treating. Orthodontist go to 2-3 years of specialized training to specifically treat these problems. The general dentist take weekend courses over course of time to get the knowledge to treat malocclusion.  

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