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Invisalign Fraud

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Forget the cost...I was never informed of the...

$5,000

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.

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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.
I'm slightly over 50 and have had invisaligns for six months now(have another year to go before finished). I have attachments-8 on top and 5 on bottom. I am use to wearing invisalign now and have had no problems at all. I have already seen big, big improvements. Highly recommended:))) I'd be happy to answer any questions, if I can.
Waste of time and money. My doctor original told me that I only need about 9mth in invisalign which turned into over 2yrs. I'm on my third refinement and now the doctor is asking for more money because the trays aren't fitting as they projected. The one prior fit fine, even wore it longer than I was supposed to in hopes that I won't have to do another refinement. No such luck!!! I refuse to put more money into this since its not my fault the trays did not fit. Whats worst is that after 2yrs my crowding still has not budged.
I started Invisalign in order to straighten teeth to install a bridge. On the third day of the first tray, a capped tooth broke in half from the pressure of removing the tray. My dentist (not the orthodonist) repaired the tooth and re-cemented the crown. Lower tray 26 will not go into place. It will either fit the left or the right side, but not both at the same time. It occurred to me while I was trying to place the lower tray that my two top teeth now look like bunny teeth. I suspect the intent is to file them. I have 4 trays to go. I am worried about the results and appearance and have doubt that the treatment will enable me to have a properly installed bridge as intended...$6800 later. Additionally, it is difficult to chew. Invisalign does not allow your teeth to "wear" into place gradually.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I am in litigation againmst a General dentist as we speak...let me know if you want the name of my attorney...perhaps a class action law suit against Align Technology is what we need!
Glumglenn, I also consulted a lawyer who advised small claims court because the amount of my damages would be relatively small. I also suppose that any type of class action would require a tremendous amount of resources.
Small claims is ok but you may have to retain an expert witness (i.e. orthodontist, other dentist) to support your case. Expert testimony is not cheap....may cost $3,000 to $5000 for their testimony. Keep digging like I did to find an attorney to advise you. Sometime you can get advise for free. I have an attorney who is also an orthodontist! His name is Joel M. Kotick in NYC. Try contacting him and he can advise you further. You can tell him Linda sent you!
Thanks for passing on the information. If I lived in NYC I would have definitely contacted him first thing in the morning! (I live in Toronto, Canada). Good luck with your litigation, I will definitely keep researching my options.
I agree. I am going to an orthodontist for my Invisalign treatment. A Premier Elite provider. I am also over 50 and I have 11 trays for the bottom and 22 for the top. So far so good, no problems. I am on trays 5.
I hope that your case turns out well. I have been through Invisalign twice.......once with a premier and then again with an elite provider, both orthodontists. I had complete faith in the product both times until I was told I was done and there were obvious issues like spaces and black triangles, which were never discussed. I have friends whose teeth were too crooked for invisalign and they went with traditional braces. Their teeth turned out so much better than mine and in less time! I have been dealing with invisalign, refinements and retainers for over two years and I only had four crowded lower incisors. Now my whole mouth looks terrible.
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