There are differences between how general dentists and orthodontists perform orthodontic services, such as Invisalign clear aligner treatment.
It is a misconception that Invisalign treatment is the same regardless of the doctor. Invisalign is a treatment appliance manufactured by a technology company according to a doctor’s prescription. It is the individual doctor who designs and manages the treatment. Any dentist or orthodontist can purchase braces or aligners, but it is their training and experience that defines the quality of the results.
Orthodontic treatment is more than just straightening teeth. As the teeth move, the bite itself adjusts. If orthodontic treatment is not done correctly, the bite will worsen, leading to tooth loss, damage to the periodontal structures and even jaw joint damage.
Orthodontic Specialists
Orthodontists are tooth movement experts and have two to three years of post-doctoral training in orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning, biomechanics, treatment systems and case management. Evenly’s expert orthodontists are trained to design treatments that achieve multiple goals, including aesthetics, bite and jaw joint function, periodontal health and overall oral health.
Cost of Treatment
Cost may be less at your general dentist due to a difference in experience level. However, sometimes treatment by an expert orthodontist like those employed by Evenly can be more cost-competitive because treatment times are shorter. Additionally, the treatment experience and the results are often much better as well.
The Evenly Treatment Management App
Evenly uses a patient treatment management app to manage patient progress. Since the treatment is predetermined on a computer model, traditional office visits are mostly for verifying aligner fit. If the aligners fit well, treatment is on track and the patient can move to the next set of aligners.
The Evenly mobile app makes treatment more convenient, efficient and faster. Patients can scan their teeth weekly from the comfort of their home, which is just as efficient as in-office visits, but more convenient. With traditional braces, office visits occur every month or two, which is not frequent enough. Treatment often falls off-track. In contrast, the Evenly mobile app allows patients to check-in weekly, and if they are on track, to move to the next set of aligners – reducing treatment time by months or even years. The app is just a tool and can only replace an orthodontic visit when managed by an experienced, expert team.
The comparison speaks for itself: when it comes to Invisalign aligner treatment, it’s better to work with an orthodontist than a dentist alone—and Evenly offers the expert orthodontic care and technological tools that result in superior outcomes. Evenly works collaboratively with general dentists, giving the patient the benefit of treatment by an orthodontic specialist right in the comfort of their trusted dental office. Patients have the convenience and oversight of their trusted dentist with the expertise and management of America’s most renowned expert Invisalign orthodontists.