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I travel the country year round do I have to stick with one dentist throughout the process of Invisalign?

Giving5142May 16, 2019
I’m going to be getting Invisalign in about a month, advanced treatment is required. I travel the country year round due to business, so I don’t stay in one place for an extended period of time. Once I start Invisalign must I stick with the dentist who started it, or can I go to other dentists for check ups and new Invisalign retainers? Thank you in advance

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Dr. Vincent Ip, DDS, FAGD
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