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Would an Orthadontist Recommend Metal Braces over Invisalign to Make More Money?
asked 8 months ago by Denise321212 in Huntsville, AL
Latest answer by Jacqueline Demko, DDS, MSD
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Tags: costs, metal
I have had metal braces about ten years ago. I never wore my retainer and now want to have them fixed again I went to the ortho and he suggested metal braces over invisalign but priced them both the same. Not sure why. I really was wanting invisalign but he recommended braces. I'm so torn. Any words of advice?
4 answers to Would an Orthadontist Recommend Metal Braces over Invisalign to Make More Money?
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Invisalign or braces
Invisalign costs the orthodontist more in lab fee but can be offset by less chair time so many doctors charge the same for either braces or Invisalign. If the doctor is comfortable and use to using Invisalign then they tend to go with Invisalign if possible...if the doctor is not comfortable with INvisalign or has done only a few cases he may try to push you to braces even though you could be easily treated with Invisalign
Robert Waxler, DMD, MS
Saint Louis Orthodontist
Saint Louis Orthodontist
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Recommending Braces over Invisalign
Money is never a determining factor in treatment. Metal braces are cheaper for the dr the lab cost for invisalign greater and requires more dr chair time
If a doctor recommends one over the other it simply means that is what they feel most comfortable accomplishing your specific treatment goals with.
As far as financial motives it likely is not that one is more profitable than the other but more that one course of treatment is smoother and less stressful for the doctor.
If you...
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Jacqueline Demko, DDS, MSD
Chesterfield Orthodontist
Chesterfield Orthodontist
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Braces vs. Invisalign to treat relapse
Invisalign is a great way to go to treat most cases of relapse. Sometimes however there are some movements that the orthodontist might feel would work more predictably by using Invisalign. This may be why he is more in favor of using fixed braces. As far as the cost goes, that's a good question. The materials and lab costs for Invisalign are higher, but the time in the chair are typically higher with braces. In many cases, Invisalign tends to be a little...
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Invisalign vs. Braces
An orthodontist typically makes recommendations for either Invisalign or traditional braces based on many factors that may be specific to your particular needs. For instance, if patient cooperation with Invisalign could be suspect (for example, perhaps you were not compliant in wearing your retainers after your original treatment...), then depending upon you to wear the aligners 24/7 is a real concern. In addition, if simply re-aligning your lower front teeth is required if there...
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Steven Jay Bowman, DMD, MSD
Portage Orthodontist
Portage Orthodontist