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A very natural looking smile. - Great Results! - Washington, DC

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I was considered a "partial" case,...

SobeMaxJanuary 24, 2008
WORTH IT$1,100

I was considered a "partial" case, meaning that I only needed 9 aligners (most take the full 18). I travel a lot and only had to check in with my dentist once during the process. I am very happy that I have straight teeth and a very natural looking smile. One has to be serious about using an at-home product vs. regular braces, because skipping a night is really noticable and your teeth will feel mis-aligned when you snap them back in. I'd recommend the product to anyone.

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(unregistered guest)
February 20, 2008
I'm in the DC area. Who is your dentist? Editor note: you must join RealSelf so you can be contacted privately with doctor recommendations and feedback. This requires free registration for an account. When registering you must opt-in to receiving private contacts (a check box).
phylip82
July 26, 2008
Can I have the details of this clinic? I live in London, and its way cheaper than over here
kajinka
March 24, 2008
Hi, that sounds great. Could you please recommend the doctor you used? Thanks!
(unregistered guest)
March 30, 2008
WOuld like to know the dentist that you used?
taonzen
April 30, 2008
Would you mind e-mailing me the dentist's name as well? I live in Baltimore.
Charly
May 1, 2008
Hi! I'm in Baltimore as well, and I'd love to get the name of your dentist. Thanks!
UPDATED FROM SobeMax

I asked my dentist last week about referring...

SobeMaxNovember 13, 2008

I asked my dentist last week about referring people for invisalign.  He said that he's not looking to expand his invisalign business and is something that he prefers to offer to his existing patients.  It is a CAD process to make the trays that reshape the teeth using teeth molds and it is typical that a "touch up" of additional trays are needed -requiring more teeth impressions and follow up appointments. (my "express" case of 8 original trays needed 2 additional trays which required a second set of impressions).

Apparently, the profit margin on invisalign is low and the check up appointments and additional impressions eats into his regular patient schedule.  I have finished my invisalign process and LOVE my smile! My teeth are very straight and look natural (vs. dentures).  I find myself smiling a lot these days.

I have a great dentist and I'm happy to refer him if someone is looking for a new dentist that provides invisalign. 

-SobeMax

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(unregistered guest)
July 4, 2009
That's great. I live in Laurel MD and was wondering if you send me the contact info for your dentist? -Thanks a bunch-
(unregistered guest)
July 7, 2009
heyyyy um so it really only cost 1,100? I will be in DC soon and it is easy for me to travel there..please let me get his name and number thank you!!
SobeMax
July 7, 2009
I was recently at my dentist and again spoke with him about Invisalign. He doesn't want Invisalign "only" patients since orthodontics isn't his primary focus. Sorry, but this service is offered to existing patients who are looking to improve the appearance of their smile. -SobeMAx
MH2421
July 21, 2009
Thanks, very insightful post. I recently moved to the DC area and need to find a dentist. I would gladly become a regular patient of your dentist to receive this benefit. If you could pass on his contact info it would be much appreciated.
(unregistered guest)
August 4, 2009
I recently moved to DC and am looking for a new dentist. Could you please e-mail me the name and contact of this dentist. Thanks!
Ophelia39
August 6, 2009
Hello - This is the reply that I received for this Dentist: But I talked to my dentist last week about giving his name out and he really isn't looking to expand his Invisalign business. He said that it really isn't particularly profitable for him and that he prefers offer it to his patients who go to him for regular dentistry needs. And also to patients who don't require extreme straightening since the alignment trays are CAD and there are usually 2-3 sets of teeth impressions required per patient. I was considered an "express" case and needed 8 sets of aligners. But my dentist had to make new impressions of my teeth after the initial 8 since my teeth were still a little crooked and had to have 3 additional aligners to make them perfectly straight. The dentist's profit is whittled away each time he has to make impressions. Dr. Donald Vafides 1122 19th Street, NW Washington, DC 202.466.3570 He's an excellent dentist and I am extremely happy with his work as well as the invisalign treatment. Good luck! -SobeMax
UPDATED FROM SobeMax

NOTE:  My dentist is NOT looking...

SobeMaxAugust 6, 2009

NOTE:  My dentist is NOT looking for invisalign patients.  He only offers it as a service to existing patients.

Replies (4)

rayna
August 29, 2009
Could you post the name of the dentist on this messageboard or email it to me please.. thank you..
Gido
January 30, 2010
May I know who your dentist is? Thanks!
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Grulla Array
February 13, 2010
I would love to go and try your dentist. I'm due for my annual checkup and I think that will be a good opportunity to talk to him about my braces needs
jschoch
June 16, 2010
hi - i am in the dc area too and my daughter really wants invisalign too. Please let me know the dentists contact info. thanks, julie
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