Many patients choose an Invisalign provider based on convenience, price, reviews, or a quick scroll through before-and-after photos. Those factors are understandable, but they do not tell you much about how your treatment will actually be diagnosed, planned, and managed. Invisalign is a clinical tool. The aligners themselves do not determine the quality of the treatment. The provider does. Two dentists can use the same Invisalign software, look at the same patient, and create

Dr. Christiana Lee with Dr. Galler at the TOP DOCS meeting. Invisalign treatment starts long before the first aligner is fitted. A great deal of planning goes into every case before treatment even begins. The diagnosis has to be right. The bite has to be understood. Tooth movements have to be realistic and staged correctly. Attachments need to be placed accurately, and if interproximal reduction (IPR) is required, it has to be done at the right time and in the right amount. T

One thing you begin noticing after years in practice is that very few dental problems exist in isolation. You start seeing patterns.

When I fully took over in 2004, I had the opportunity to move out of downtown POS, and by May 2005, I founded Serpentine Dental Care in its new home. Since then I’ve never looked back. I made a promise to myself and my patients to stay ahead of the curve—always learning, always growing.

Opting for Invisalign is an investment in your overall health. Aligned teeth are easier to clean, reducing the risk of periodontal disease and decay. They also prevent abnormal wear and tear, protecting your smile for years to come.