Canadian Dentist Vs. Orthodontist for Invisalign

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).

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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

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

It's about experience, not specialty designation

The invisalign doctor search is a good start. From there look at the number of cases treated, before-after photos, satisfaction of other patients treated, reviews, etc. In general an orthodontist will have more experience in tooth movement, but not with invisalign. Both GPs and orthodontists attend the same courses for invisalign training, so if you have a provider with premier or elite status near you, start there regardless of professional designation. It... more

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.

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Stacey7301 21 Jan 2013

I am a cheap and would go to the dentist in Surrey or wherever it's at. I feel like he's already done 50 so you wont be his practice run and invisaline wouldn't be that hard to mess up. Just my opinion but you should go with your gut feeling.

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