At my six week appointments, a technician gives me my new trays but the dentist doesn't check my progress. I think I am being billed for a visit with the dentist. Is this normal?
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January 30, 2012
Answer: Dentist present during 6 week invisalign checkup
As an adult you are not able to expand the palate once you stop growing. Based on that there is no way to use a palatal expander. With invisalign you are able to expand the arch. My suggestion is to complete the invisalign and the evaluate the results. Good luck.
Each doctor has his own fee schedule and different doctors may charge for procedures differently. In orthodontics, the norm is to have all expected expenses spelled out in a contract before treatment starts, so there are no surprises. It sounds like you are surprised, so I...
Great question! The way this system works is by programming a small amount of tooth movement into each set of aligners. So the first set took your teeth from point A to point B, while the second set will take your teeth from point B to point C. A new set of aligners should feel tight...