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Hi everyone,

Currently getting various quotes from orthos and cosmetic dentists. I've found an orthodontist I'm happy with & the quote is reasonable, my treatment with Invisalign should take 12 months, the only thing that's niggling me is that check ups are stated as every 12 weeks, this seems quite a long time though no? I always have been told 5-7 weeks for check ups with Braces, is this length of time common?

ask your ortho how often you are changing aligners? Everything should go pretty smooth and If the trays aren't fitting call and schedule a checkup.

Every 2 weeks to change trays, I believe now that 12 weeks is quite normal for anyone who was wondering

Thanks!

Yes, I believe that's normal. For my Invisalign, my first visit was after 4 weeks, but now I only go every 12 weeks. I change aligners every week.

I change trays every 2 weeks and go to the ortho every 8, unless there's a problem like an attachment coming off or something. My ortho is flexible and has said I could go 10 weeks between appointments if I need to travel for work or something. My appointments are rapid quick now that all my attachments are on. A quick look/exam the next set inserted and checked for fit and I'm given my next 3 sets and sent on my way. Takes 15 minutes max.

Twalker wrote:Every 2 weeks to change trays, I believe now that 12 weeks is quite normal for anyone who was wondering

Thanks!

I think it really depends on the ortho I've heard everything from 4 -12 week schedules. It also probably depends on if there's attachments to be added at certain visits or IPR planned for certain points.

i Have every 4 weeks checkups

It probably depends on your treatment. My visit was scheduled for 6 weeks after I picked up my second set of trays.