If you’re undergoing clear aligner treatment (e.g., Invisalign®) managed by a specialist orthodontist, you’ll most likely be seeing your orthodontist more frequently than your general dentist, typically once every six to ten weeks during active treatment. It is important to note however that your orthodontist visits don’t replace your usual, general dentist check and clean appointments.
Your orthodontic visit frequency will vary and may be individual depending on your progress and individual requirements. If you would prefer to minimise visits, this may be possible if you take advantage of appointment-saving technology which uses remote monitoring. Remote monitoring is included as standard when you choose Fine Orthodontist Sydney for your clear aligner treatment.
Orthodontist Visits During Aligner Treatment
Patients undergoing any type of orthodontic treatment need to be closely supervised by a clinician whilst treatment is progressing.
To ensure your aligners are correcting your smile properly, you’ll have to make routine visits to check on your progress.
Depending on the nature of the aligner treatment and the severity of your case, your orthodontist might have particular recommendations regarding how often you should visit. During these visits, your orthodontist will ensure the aligners are functioning properly. It might also be necessary to give you new aligners that fit differently during the treatment course. The routine checkups are usually brief appointments to answer questions, monitor your progress, and make treatment adjustments if needed.
Not all visits need to be done in person. Remote monitoring can replace many office visits, and allow you to move through your aligners at your own pace.
Ensure you take the time to use your remote monitoring app as well as physically visit the office (when required) in order to ensure you obtain the best possible outcome.
Dentist Visits During Aligner Treatment
Regular cleaning by your dentist can help ensure the removal of any tartar build up and check on general dental health. Even if you’re undergoing treatment like Invisalign®, dental cleanings and checkups are just as important. In fact, regular dentist appointments are possibly more important during a patient’s clear aligner treatment. You’ll need to take extra care of your smile during aligner treatment, and regular dentist visits can help keep you on track, providing additional support for your oral health, including all important check-ups and cleanings to help ensure that your teeth and gums are as clean and healthy as possible, and that you receive early intervention if any issues do begin to develop,
You want your teeth and smile to look and feel great once you complete treatment. Ensure you visit both your orthodontist and your dentist during your orthodontic treatment.
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