By Orthodontics Editor, on June 15th, 2009
I am 21, i started getting my invisalign when i was about 19 or 20, im only on my 13th one due to the fact that i had to go live in florida for a year or two to take care of my grandmother while she was sick. So therefore i havent been able to go see my ortho or get any new sets since ( it was very short notice soon as we got the call i flew down there and wasnt planned but lived there until now). my question is, will i have to pay for new sets and get measured and all of that again from the start and would you or would he still even have my sets ?everything was paid for already from the start of this by the way, just want to know what im in for when i give him a call after the holidays. Thank you
By Orthodontics Editor, on June 10th, 2009
This question is worth 10 points. =)
I went to an orthodontist’s office (getting Invisalign clear braces). They took impressions using some plastic trays (one was too big and they used another smaller set). They also took pictures of inside of my mouth. To help with the pictures, they used several pieces of plastic tools. One in particular is used to keep your tongue down or out of the way when taking pictures (looks like a small plastic spatula), another set of two is used to stretch the mouth (goes inside the mouth and has handles that stay outside to pull). They also used a mirror (put inside the mouth) 3″X4″ to take pictures, etc.
Q: How are all these plastic tools and the mirror sterilized? I am sure the mirror isn’t for one time use only.
Q: How about the rest of the plastic pieces? Are they reusable?
Q: Aren’t the technicians suppose to wear gloves when conducting this work?
Thank you very much for your time and answers.
By Orthodontics Editor, on June 9th, 2009
I went to an Orthodontist and asked her about Invisalign, she said that i would be using them just for my upper teeth and that i “MIGHT” qualify for the xpress treatement, but the only way to know was by me paying $300 for the impressions and sending them to Invisalign….where they can determine if my case is “express” or not….(NOTE HERE… there is a $2500 difference between the xpress n regular invisalign)
It seemed like a scam to me…like, for double the money, why not say it s not, right?
Please tell me if you were an express case! i m seriously considering them, but i want to make a smart decision since i have to pay 100% w/o insurance coverage
By Orthodontics Editor, on June 5th, 2009
I am getting invisalign. The orthodontist said it would take about 1-1.5 years. I am wondering if the teeth are straightened much quicker than that, but treatment continues for minor adjustments/ keep teeth in their positions. In other words, will my teeth be straight within months?
By Orthodontics Editor, on June 1st, 2009
I was just wondering, if i went to school for dental assistant, if i’d have to do something extra or different to work in orthodontics? I asked the receptionist at my dentist office, but she was no help. Thanks!
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Orthodontics Defined Orthodontics may be the specialty of dentistry that's concerned using the study and treatment of malocclusion (improper bites), which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both. Orthodontic therapy can focus on dental displacement only, or can deal using the control and modification of facial growth. In the latter case it is better defined as "dentofacial orthopedics". Orthodontic therapy can be carried out for purely aesthetic reasons with regards to improving the general appearance of patients' teeth. Nevertheless, you will find orthodontists who work on reconstructing the whole face rather than focusing exclusively on teeth. Therapy is also frequently prescribed for practical reasons for example providing the patient having a functionally improved bite (occlusion).
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