What Is a Preferred Invisalign Provider?

If you are considering invisible aligners to address any alignment or spacing issues with the teeth, then you may see or hear the term Preferred Invisalign® Provider at some point during the consultation process. This guide explores what it means for a dentist or orthodontist to have this title and what the potential benefits are of choosing one of these professionals when seeking orthodontic care.

What it means to be a preferred Invisalign® provider

More people are interested in Invisalign® as a way to address misalignment, tooth gaps, bite issues and other common orthodontic problems, and many dental professionals are offering this treatment option to allow older patients a more discreet, noninvasive alternative to traditional braces. However, not just any office can offer this solution to patients. The doctor must be first certified by Invisalign® after undergoing training to have the ability to administer the aligners.

To be considered a Preferred Invisalign® Provider, the dental professional must treat a certain number of cases per year. There are four tiers used to rank providers based on experience level:

• Preferred Provider: The lowest tier level, a provider can achieve this designation by handling at least 10 Invisalign® cases in a given year.
• Premier Provider: To achieve this ranking, the provider must see at least 25 cases every six months and needs to have treated a total of 50 cases.
• Elite Provider: This status is reached once a provider treats 50 cases in a six month period and treats 300 cases overall.
• Top 1% Provider: Only 1% of providers fall into this category, the most prestigious ranking. To reach this tier, the orthodontist or dentist must treat 200 cases a year with a total number of 800 cases.

The benefits of choosing a preferred provider

By choosing a Preferred Invisalign® Provider, patients can undergo the procedure with the confidence of knowing their doctor is experienced in treating orthodontic problems with invisible aligners. To become certified in the first place, providers must complete courses either online or in person, which includes a team session and support offered both before and after courses from an Invisalign® specialist.

For treatment to be successful, the patient must be compliant in following guidelines and visit the provider on a regular basis to ensure everything is progressing as it should. When considering different providers, a professional with a higher tier level has a proven track record of successfully using this treatment.

Conclusion

A person’s smile has a big impact on confidence and can even affect an individual’s oral health and comfort when eating or speaking. Choosing the right dental provider is important for successfully enhancing a person’s appearance and making the teeth function as they should. For patients interested in clear aligners to easily treat alignment issues over time, a Preferred Invisalign® Provider has more experience in this type of treatment. Patients should consider this factor when selecting a provider to receive care from.

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