I just finished my Invisalign treatment, and I’m very satisfied with the results! However, I’m unhappy with my current dentist. I would like to find another dentist, but I’m a little apprehensive since I still need to get retainers every four months. Will this be a problem for me? Do I need to find a dentist who is certified with Invisalign?
Cheryl in California
Cheryl,
You should not have a problem switching to another dentist and continuing with your retainers. Even if you were still in the middle of your Invisalign treatment you would be fine. Your current dentist has a responsibility to see to it that your transition to the new dentist goes smoothly. Further, it would be very unethical if your current dentist was to disrupt the transition.
Dentists are required by the dental association to live up to an ethical code when treating patients, but if you have difficulty with your dentist, it will not be a problem to have another dentist make a retainer for you. For a minimal cost your new dentist can have his or her assistant take a basic impression of your teeth. Then the assistant will pour up a model and send it to a dental lab.
As for your question, “Do I need to find a dentist who is certified with Invisalign?” This really isn’t necessary but it could be to your benefit if you do.
It’s great to hear how satisfied you are with the Invisalign treatment. Invisible braces can be slightly more expensive compared to traditional braces but then they only take about half the treatment time.
To learn about other methods used to straighten teeth and correct spacing problems, read about Porcelain Veneers.