“Invisalign fraud”
Invisalign: NOT worth it
Cost: $5,000
Pain: Mild
Pain: Mild
Invisalign satisfaction: Poor
I do not recommend my Invisalign provider: Name not provided
Why: He is not knowledgeable and is not an orthodontist.
Forget the cost...I was never informed of the dangers or risks involved. No consent form was ever given to me to read and sign. Pre-existing conditions which were not disclosed to me by the dentist worsened and I am losing teeth as a result.
Procede with caution. If you are 50 years old or more DO NOT DO IT.
Jun 22, 2009Comments and replies (18)
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38 posts
23 Jun 2009
It would be helpful if you gave reasons as to why someone over 50 shouldn't go ahead with the treatment. You could have done more on your part by researching and asking detailed questions to your dentist about what to expect and the effects of being treated at your age etc. Not a helpful review at all sorry.
8 posts
25 Jun 2009
Movement od teeth ay any age can resdult in extrusion, resorption or ankylosing and should first be discussed with patient prior to Invisalign or braces. At an older age 50+ for example, the teeth have been undisturbed for so long that any movement can cause a disruption and these three problems can occur. An orthodontist knows this and can avoid these from happening by taking radiographs to ensure these problems aren't happening....A "Good" general dentist may not knoe this and by the time he realizes what has occurred, it's sometimes too late or he doesn't know what to do and you have to go to a specialist to corrrect the damage.
unregistered guest
29 Jun 2009
Dear Glumglenn, I don't know why people here insist that you should have done more to learn about the potential for problems with using Invisalign. I suggest that you consult a medical malpractice lawyer to discuss your situation. You have been harmed in a way that is not something that you should have or anyone would expect as a result of that treatment and care. It doesn't matter your age and it doesn't matter that you didn't read more. If he didn't explain it to you, then you need to complain to a lawyer who can help. There is no out of pocket expenses for these types of lawyers. I would sincerely hope that you can make him aware of the severity of subsequent problems, all of which are his responsibility, before someone else gets hurt. Doctors, dentist, orthodontists- they all have that responsibility. He should be responsible for getting your teeth fixed. Good luck.
unregistered guest
4 Jul 2009
Obiously, you are pro-orthodontist. Your dentist if certified in invisalign can give you better care than an orthodontist, because he is seeing you for more time than the orthodontist. Orthodontists make money putting braces on people without the high invisglign lab bill. There is a place for invisalign so you are able to clean your teeth better. It sounds like you have bone issues to begin with. Your dentist is the only one to put our smile back so I wouldn't be so mad she did what she could.
9 posts
5 Jul 2009
Speaking from experience, the reality is that orthodontists have expertise in moving teeth. A few courses in Invisalign and reliance on the Invisalign lab cannot prepare general dentists to properly diagnose and predict all types of tooth movement. I started Invisalign last year for an overjet of the front teeth. I asked detailed questions and the dentist (Premier Provider) insisted the movements would be minor and simple. After 8 months of treatment, my overjet was not fixed AND my bite was ruined as I could no longer close my top and bottom teeth. The dentist himself was shocked at how it turned out and he simply had no idea how to fix it. I had no choice but to start over with an orthodontist (who was able to explain some of the treatment errors and what was required to correct). I can't imagine why general dentitsts are allowed to offer this product in the first place. It places many unsuspecting individuals at risk of malpractice.
8 posts
6 Jul 2009
Dear starting over, Good luck. I wish I had never listend to my dentist. He just wanted the money and did not care about me. We are in the same boat I am afraid!
unregistered guest
10 Jul 2009
Dear Glumglenn I can empathize with you as I also have had the same experience as yourself. I would advise everyone to get a reputable orthodontists not a stupid dentist who has done a wee course in Invisalign. My treatment is also finished and besides loosing filling from fitting and removing the aligners - my teeth are a mess.
1 post
21 Aug 2009
Personally I don't age had anything to do with your problem; your problem is with your choice of Invisalign Provider. I am in NYC and I am going to one of the top 10 Invisalign Providers in the World. At my free consultation, I had a full panoramic xray taken. The doctor sat down with me and went over the xray. While going over the xray, she discovered that I have a tooth with a shortened root (result of pressure from other teeth and family history of gum disease are the culprit). Not ONLY did she alter her schedule for re-aligning my teeth (she said we had to re-position this tooth slowly and carefully to avoid root failure and tooth loss), and ALSO contacted my general dentist, fowarded him a copy of my xray and discussed the problem so that he could also keep an eye on me. I am in my 30s and have relatively healthy teeth. Your potential problem could happen to anyone. To the over 50 crowd, I would say that you are MORE LIKELY to experience gum and tooth issues like mine as a result of "abuse over time", but that should not prevent you from exploring Invisalign. If you're in the NYC area, I'd be happy to recommend my AMAZING Invisalign Provider!
8 posts
25 Aug 2009
Invisalign should never been permitted to be performed by anyone other that orthodontists! General dentists take a course and think they know it all and do not. Invisalign should be sued. This is not something to take lightly as most general dentists do. Shame on them. Let's start a class action suit against Invisalign. Contact me to get going.
1 post
5 Nov 2009
Over 3 yrs now since I started Invisalign treatment for one crooked bottom tooth which if not corrected,I feared I might lose.Ha----what a joke----I now have all crooked teeth - top and bottom, complete with spaces. I am so overwhelmed,I honestly don't know where to start.I am seriously looking for a good lawyer.