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Each doctor has his own fee schedule and different doctors may charge for procedures differently. In orthodontics, the norm is to have all expected expenses spelled out in a contract before treatment starts, so there are no surprises. It sounds like you are surprised, so I would suggest re-reading the contract that you signed at the beginning of treatment. Perhaps only a particular type of retainer was covered. The contract should govern and simplify the situation. And, of course, you should speak to your doctor to arrive at a mutually satisfactory solution.
This should have been spelled out in the initial contract you signed for your treatment....If it was not then I think you have a legitimate beef with the orthodontist if he/she wants to add an additional charge.
I always include the first set of retainers in my total Invisalign fee, and I explain that to my patients at the onset of treatment. I do charge for new retainers after the first set. I suggest changing the retainers every 3-4 months, as they tend to lose their rigidity. Invisalign has a system of Vivera retainers which will be shipped directly to you every 3 months.
Great question! The way this system works is by programming a small amount of tooth movement into each set of aligners. So the first set took your teeth from point A to point B, while the second set will take your teeth from point B to point C. A new set of aligners should feel tight...
It seems like you are very happy with the final results after Invisalign!! Retainers get loose with time, and if you had treatment done i will strongly recommend you get new set of retainers. Go over with your dentist, if you need any other dental work done before you take impressions for the...
The overbite you are talking about sounds like what we in the biz call buccal overjet (which you can see a bit in the picture on your right side). This is partly an arch coordination issue (top arch not fitting the bottom) and partly that your left side is still a bit Class II and the top teeth...