Should you pick the cheapest Invisalign orthodontist?
Does it really matter which doctor you choose if they’re all using the same product anyway?
Is it safe to use one of the “do-it-yourself” mail-order Invisalign companies?
These are all good questions and we will answer each one below…
Choose an Experienced Invisalign Orthodontist
When it comes to straightening teeth, experience matters most. Invisalign is a tool, much like paint or a paintbrush.
…yet each one will create very different results and will have different prices.
Who should you choose?
The guy who just started painting last month and who only “dabbles” in it from time to time? Or perhaps the painter who’s been painting every day for the past fifteen years?
Does experience make a difference? After all, paint is paint. So the real question is, “Why choose the more experienced, and likely more expensive, ONE?”
There are three major reasons:
- The experienced ONE will be more efficient. What takes the professional a few hours will likely take the amateur several days to complete (and how many days are you really willing to wait it out?)
- The experienced ONE has a great reputation and there will be incredible guarantees to go along with their work.
- The final result will not be the same level of quality between the novice and the expert.
Everyone wants the most beautiful, perfect outcome possible (for everything from your home to your teeth), and anyone offering too cheap of a price will be forced to take shortcuts and compromise in order to make it worth their while..
With Invisalign, we are talking about something considerably more important and complex than painting on walls—but the same rules apply.
You want someone with experience to ensure that your teeth are looking and feeling as good as possible for the rest of your life.
Avoid an Invisalign Provider Without Credentials and Specialization
Many dentists and orthodontists claim to be Invisalign providers without the right training and credentials. These professionals may be able to start your Invisalign treatment, but may not be able to handle an unexpected situation or complexity in the treatment. Therefore, make sure that the Invisalign doctor you choose is a certified Invisalign Orthodontist with strong academic background.
How Can I Find an Experienced Invisalign Orthodontist?
If you’re looking to get Invisalign in Bangalore, India you must do your research to find an Invisalign expert in Bangalore who provides best-in-class service. They have attended accredited dental schools and strictly follow the code of professionalism and ethics.
Invisalign has made it possible for consumers to find an experienced orthodontist near them using their “Doctor Locator” Tool. This tool can be found on their website here.
You can sort these search results by distance and “Tier Level”.
“Tier Level” is a metric that shows how many Invisalign patients the doctor sees each year. Top tier doctors will be the more experienced ones.
Is it Safe to Use One of the “Mail Order” or “Do-It-Yourself” Aligner Companies?
There is a new trend in the orthodontic field called “mail order Invisalign”,
at-home aligners, or DIY orthodontics.
With this model, you take your own molds of your teeth at home, mail in the molds of your teeth and then the company eventually mails you back a box of clear aligners that are supposed to fit nice and snug.
These companies sell at-home aligner treatment at ultra-cheap prices.
It’s important to ask yourself, “How safe is it to use “mail-order” aligners or cheaper local aligners?”
As you may suspect, Orthodontists are not big fans of these mail-order aligner companies. Time-and-again we see patients in our practice who have tried such treatments-terribly-gone-wrong and then come to us for second opinions or damage-control with re-treatments.
There are several reasons why those treatments are dangerous:
- There is no physical exam by a doctor. At no point in the process will a doctor look at your actual teeth to identify things like gum disease, jaw joint problems, growth status, and stability of your bite.
- There is no ongoing supervision. Moving teeth is a delicate process, where unexpected shifts and changes can take place along the way. If you’re being treated by an orthodontist, these issues can be spotted and dealt with early on—before they turn into big problems. With at-home solutions, there is no one watching for potential problems like excessive tooth mobility, bone loss, or root resorption to name a few. (By the way – all of these problems can make you lose your teeth!)
- The treatment results are below standards. With at-home solutions, there are big limitations. Many of the tools, techniques, and appliances orthodontists use to deliver the best result won’t be available to you. This means that the final treatment result will be far below an orthodontists’ standards……but more importantly, it will be far below yours too.After all, if you’re already looking for orthodontic options, that means you take the health of your teeth seriously. Can you afford to settle for anything less than a job well done?
If you do a bit of searching online you will likely find many horror stories of patients who used DIY aligner companies. Some of these stories include bad results, a painful bite, the teeth looking worse after treatment, and even some cases of patients losing teeth!
This is not just us being sensational for the sake of entertainment—The American Dental Association has stated clearly that “The ADA “strongly discourages” the practice of do-it-yourself orthodontics because of the potential for harm to patients.”
You only get one set of teeth, so why risk your dental health just to save a few bucks?
The Cheapest Invisalign Orthodontist is Probably Not the Best Value In The End
The most experienced orthodontists calculate their fees to allow for the best care possible and so they don’t have to resort to cutting corners and taking shortcuts just to reduce costs.
We personally never use any materials or techniques that are “cheap-but-best.”—Because teeth aren’t just something you’ll want to “fix just a little bit.”
Things To Consider When Looking for The Best Invisalign Orthodontist in Bangalore
Here are more items you should consider when choosing an orthodontist for you or your child…
1. Dentist vs Orthodontist?
Orthodontists are specially trained dentists who take on several extra years of training in order to straighten teeth. There’s a lot more to straightening teeth than simply clicking a button and handing you clear aligners.
In India, Invisalign can be practiced only by certified Orthodontists, not general dentists.
General Dentists can and do provide generic clear aligner treatment. So what’s the difference?
2. Do they treat complex cases and all age groups?
Invisalign is not just for simple cases or adults! The results depend on the doctor’s experience with treating such cases successfully. Check the results of various Invisalign cases simple & complex, treated by our doctors.
While the majority of our Invisalign patients are adults or older teenagers, we treat younger teens and children with Invisalign as well.
3. Are they using the latest technology and treatment options available?
Invisalign today differs a great deal from even a few years ago. 3D Digital scanning of your teeth dramatically increases the precision with which we move teeth with alignerswhich ultimately shortens treatment time and gives you the best results…
Gone are the days of messy molds or impressions of your teeth. With Bangalore Orthodontics you will receive the most up-to-date Invisalign technology available to make sure your experience is as easy and comfortable as possible.
4. How much experience do they have using Invisalign?
Invisalign gives different rankings to doctors based on their level of experience treating patients with Invisalign.
Doctors that are ranked Diamond and Platinum are in the top 1% of Invisalign doctors…
…this means that they treat more patients with Invisalign than 99% of the other Invisalign doctors in the city.
By choosing a doctor who is in this top 1%, you can be confident that they are comfortable treating a wide array of cases and will be able to give you the best treatment possible.
5. Do they make you feel understood and comfortable?
During your first consultation make sure you feel like your questions are being answered, your concerns are being addressed, and you are being well-educated about all of your treatment options.
Regardless if you are reading this article for your own Invisalign treatment or for your child’s treatment, the best Invisalign orthodontists will make you feel comfortable.
6. Do they have a great reputation?
With the internet, it takes one click to pull up ratings and reviews from patients to determine the best orthodontist in your area…
Simply go to Google and search for Invisalign Orthodontist reviews and ratings in Bangalore.
Additionally, look on the website for video testimonials from actual patients.
7. What is the Cost for Invisalign treatment & retainers?
Each Invisalign orthodontic office charges differently for Invisalign. The best Invisalign orthodontists will offer you a contract that clearly spells out the expenses for your Invisalign treatment before it begins.
You should ask your Invisalign orthodontist about what retainers cost and also if there are any other hidden fees.
8. Are they flexible with payment options?
Once you are comfortable and you know specifically which orthodontist you want to treat you or your child, the next question is, “How much is this going to cost and how am I going to pay for this?” Explore the different payment options and easy-payment-plans we provide during consultation and choose what fits your needs.