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Switching dentists after Invisalign

May 31, 2013

Filed under: Invisalign — Tags: , , — okcitydentist @ 10:40 pm

I just finished Invisalign treatments. I love the results, but still need a retainer. However, I’m not very happy with my dentist. I find him to be  rude and insensitive in the comments he makes.  I’d like to switch, but don’t know if I can if I’m in the middle of retainer treatments.

Brooke K.- New Hampshire

Brooke,

You are perfectly within your rights to swtich denitsts at absolutely any time. In fact, your current dentist is under a legal obligation to make the transition as smoothly as possible. He should provide all the treatment information.

However, even if he doesn’t cooperate, it is really easy to have a new reatainer made from scratch. I’m glad to hear how you loved your Invisalign treatments. They have a very high patient satisfaction rate.

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Bad tooth bonding

May 21, 2013

I had a small chip on my tooth and decided to get if repaired with dental bonding. I am really frustrated with the results. Not only is the color off, but you can really tell where the “new” part of the tooth is. What do I do?

Sam S.- Washington D.C.

Sam,

First, I would give your dentist another chance to get the tooth bonding correct. It isn’t always easy to match the tooth color correctly, but you have the right to expect it.  In fact, the second appointment should be free of charge. Getting the color right is a basic expectation with this service.

If after the second treatment, you are still unhappy with the results, then I would be comfortable telling you to seek a different dentist for treatment.

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