Why experience counts with Invisalign: a top provider in Rotterdam West

As a dentist and orthodontics specialist at Tandarts West in Rotterdam West, I am often asked: what makes one Invisalign treatment better than another? The honest answer is: the experience of the provider. Would you first like to know how Invisalign actually works and who it is suitable for? Then read our general explanation of Invisalign and the clear braces. This article is about something else, namely why experience counts and how we work with an expert Invisalign provider.

What an Invisalign top provider is and why it matters

Invisalign works with a series of clear aligners that move your teeth step by step into the right position. That sounds simple, but behind every set of aligners is a carefully designed treatment plan. The provider decides in which order your teeth move, how much force is needed for that, and where small attachments may be placed on your teeth. The better that plan, the more predictable and comfortable your treatment.

Invisalign therefore has different provider levels. Those levels are based on the number of treatments a provider has completed. The more experience, the higher the level. A provider at the highest level has guided hundreds and sometimes thousands of patients, and therefore knows a wide range of situations. At Tandarts West in Rotterdam West we work with a provider who is listed on invisalign.nl as an expert provider, at the highest Invisalign provider level.

Invisalign is the tool. The experience of the provider determines what you ultimately achieve with it.

More than 3,000 Invisalign treatments

Our Invisalign provider, Christina von Massow, is listed on the official invisalign.nl profile with the practice Tandarts West at Taandersstraat 121 in Rotterdam. She is described there as an expert provider and has completed more than 3,000 Invisalign treatments. That places us among the most experienced and highest recognised Invisalign practices in the Netherlands.

Why is that number so important? Because every mouth is different. One patient has only some mild crowding, another has a lack of space, a crossbite or a more complex situation. A provider who has done thousands of treatments recognises patterns faster, knows which tooth movements lend themselves well to aligners and can adjust in time if something goes differently than planned. That routine translates into a result that better matches what was predicted beforehand.

You can view our provider's profile yourself on the official Invisalign provider register. That way you can see with your own eyes that the expertise we are talking about is also recognised by Invisalign itself.

Special attention for Invisalign in teenagers

Many parents wonder whether their child can also have Invisalign. Often that is possible, and our provider has a particular interest in Invisalign for teenagers. There is a special variant tailored to young people, with small adjustments that suit a set of teeth that is still developing.

For many teens the clear braces are appealing because they are discreet. They often dare to smile more easily than with a noticeable fixed brace. Invisalign does require discipline though: the aligners have to be worn around twenty to twenty-two hours a day to work well. During the first appointment we therefore discuss honestly with you and your child whether this suits your situation.

Is a fixed brace more suitable after all? That is also possible with us. We always look first at what fits the teeth and the wishes best. Want to know more about the options? Read our page about fixed braces or about Invisalign and orthodontics.

How an Invisalign treatment works with us

An Invisalign treatment at Tandarts West Rotterdam starts in an accessible way. You do not need a referral from a dentist and there is no waiting list, so you can usually get an appointment quickly. We take plenty of time for a good start.

Step 1: introduction and 3D visualisation

During the first appointment we look at your teeth and discuss your wishes. With a 3D visualisation we show how your teeth can move step by step and how your smile can look at the end. This gives you a realistic picture of the treatment before you make a choice. Cannot come in straight away? A virtual appointment can give a first impression.

Step 2: your personal treatment plan

Based on your teeth, our provider draws up a tailored plan. You receive a series of aligners that you replace with the next one every one to two weeks. You wear them day and night, and only take them out to eat, drink and brush. In between you come in for the occasional check-up, so we follow the progress and adjust where needed.

Step 3: keeping the result

Once your teeth are in place, it is important to hold that result. For that we use a retainer, for example a clear night brace or a thin wire behind your teeth. That way your smile stays straight, also in the long term.

Booking an appointment

Are you considering Invisalign and want to be sure you are in experienced hands? At Tandarts West at Taandersstraat 121 in Rotterdam West you work with an expert Invisalign provider with more than 3,000 treatments at the highest provider level. You do not need a referral and there is no waiting list.

Not a patient yet? Register online and we will schedule your first appointment. Do you have a question or want to know whether Invisalign suits you? Feel free to get in touch or call 010 846 6539. We are happy to think along with you, so you start a straighter smile with peace of mind. Also get to know our team in Rotterdam West.