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Canadian Dentist Vs. Orthodontist for Invisalign

asked 3 years ago by aya Toronto in Toronto, Canada
Latest answer by Jason K. Tam, DDS
Question viewed 4,517 times
Tags: dentist, expertise, orthodontist

should i go with an orthodontist who has a lot of experience with invisalign or a general dentist who has done only 50 patients? the general dentist is charging $4500 CDN, the ortho is charging a bit over $7000 - but will put elastics on as well (because a have a problem with my right canine being higher and right bite being off).

3 answers to Canadian Dentist Vs. Orthodontist for Invisalign

+3

Experience with Invisalign is important... check the Invisalign site for doctor search

Invisalign certification is widespread. A one-day course teaches dentists and orthodontists how to submit patient records and use the 3-D software. They can then put up a sticker in their window about being an Invisalign Certified Provider. It does not teach either professional how to move teeth with Invisalign or mean that that individual has even treated a single patient with Invisalign. Invisalign's Find A Doctor search tool only lists doctors who have had a certain amount of... more
Jason K. Tam, DDS

Toronto Orthodontist
+2

Its more than the fees!!!!

Orthodontist go to full time residency for 2-3 years where they are trained. General Dentist on the other hand go to weekend courses to train themselves to do orthodontics. Invisalign/orthodontics is more than just putting the front teeth straight. It has to do with overall bite, function and harmony of the teeth, jaws and muscles. As orthodontist we train extensively to see this as a complete system comprehensively. The fee reflects just that. There are enough analogies I can give you in... more
Bobby Virk, DMD, MSD

Bellevue Orthodontist
+1

Orthodontists are specialists, so they charge more!

Orthodontists take the same "weekend seminars" that Dentists take to become Invisalign certified. They do know generally more about tooth movement, but took few to no classes in school for Invisalign, unless they graduated in the last 4 years.
Michael J. Thomas, DDS

Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist

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