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SmileLife Orthodontics typically sees patients on intervals of 6 or 12 weeks depending on the treatment plan and if they’re in braces or invisalign.

Orthodontists and dentists both help patients improve their oral health, but in different ways. Dentistry is a broad medical specialty that deals with the teeth, gum, nerves, and jaw, while orthodontics is a specialty within dentistry that focuses on correcting bites, occlusion, and the straightness of teeth. One important difference is that all orthodontists are dentists, but not all dentists are licensed orthodontists.

You can make an appointment with an orthodontist any time to discuss your orthodontic needs and set up a treatment plan. By the same token, if your dentist does make a referral, you do not need to choose that orthodontist. That doesn’t mean, however, that your general dentist has no role to play in your care.

There is not a right or wrong choice when it comes to invisalign vs. braces — just a choice. Each has advantages and disadvantages. And, both will require some compliance from the patient. Today, both treatments can be done equally well with invisalign or braces, and they both take about the same amount of time.

The cost of braces and invisalign varies based on time in treatment, how much movement needs to happen within the mouth and the type of treatment. Typically, a full case at SmileLife can range anywhere from $3,500 – $7,000.