Smile Direct is a company that is establishing locations in malls. And theyre having somebody, not a doctor, just the employee taking an iTero scan without a doctor present. And theyre fabricating aligners without really checking for cavities, bone loss, positions of the teeth in most cases. And when youre dealing with the teeth, youre dealing with a live object. And a lot of times, what we have to do when we do Invisalign, we have to polish the sides of the teeth to get them to fit. Or we have to keep them in the bone that is available. And if you push them out of the bone, then you have an unstable situation. Its not going to last too long. Matter of fact, it might be where youre going to have that person possibly lose some of their teeth.
The orthodontist really is the captain of the ship. And it has to be where you know where youre doing and where youre going, or else, its not going to work. Unfortunately, with the internet, theyll have a patient either go to their location or send materials to your home. And you dont know who the doctor is, and hes not around. And theyll go ahead and send all the aligners out to you and you are not totally supervised.
The aligner is in the packets, and they may have you change it every 10 to 14 days. But theyll just send it to you in the mail. You never get to see the doctor. And theres so much that can go wrong, that thats why you should be going to the orthodontist. And if its not tracking, thats where if its not following the design that was set--and see, when we do the Invisalign, we also do what we call attachments. And attachments basically allow us to grab the tooth and orient it a little bit more, like a bracket on a tooth. Attachments basically are bracketing the that we glue onto the tooth and remove when we finish.
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newest oldest highest lowestBreanna Chavez
2 years ago
Just called to make an appointment for a oral surgeon. I call and someone answers from a cell phone sounds like they are in a car. Unprofessional. Then the woman gives me the direct office number. I call. Another woman answers rude right off the back. I say what i was looking for. She snaps back and says oh well earliest appointment is not till april. Honestly she embarrassed me. Rude and unprofessional. Uncomfortable. I can't imagine in side.
Breanna Chavez
3 years ago
Just called to make an appointment for a oral surgeon. I call and someone answers from a cell phone sounds like they are in a car. Unprofessional. Then the woman gives me the direct office number. I call. Another woman answers rude right off the back. I say what i was looking for. She snaps back and says oh well earliest appointment is not till april. Honestly she embarrassed me. Rude and unprofessional. Uncomfortable. I can't imagine in side.
Basman Sweis
4 years ago
I have been a patient of Dr. Mascola and Family Dental since 2013. I drive 2 hours for my appointments, although there are abundant dental offices around me. What is so impressive about the Clinic and Dr. Mascola is they are very easy going, great at social engagement and effortlessly move about greeting patients with endless smiles while the work is going on. It is like watching Michael Jordan play basketball where form disappears and the work appears effortless and in flow. Being a psychologist myself I know how important it is to develop and maintain good rapport with my patients. Dental work is no exception. In fact this is necessary as almost always a visit to the dentist seems to illicit some apprehension. Dr. Mascola and his Staff are truly gifted at putting people at ease and supporting them in their treatment. The quality of the diagnostic work up and the treatment I receive make my 2 hour car trip worthwhile. Their clinical advice is always spot on. Dr. Mascola did my braces, and at 64 I have the best looking smile ever. He has become our family Dentist where several of my immediate family (my wife, sisters, brothers and nieces and nephews) go to him for all their dental work. I give Dr. Mascola and Family Dental a thumbs up. You will not leave their clinic disappointed.
Basman Sweis
4 years ago
I have been a patient of Dr. Mascola and Family Dental since 2013. I drive 2 hours for my appointments, although there are abundant dental offices around me. What is so impressive about the Clinic and Dr. Mascola is they are very easy going, great at social engagement and effortlessly move about greeting patients with endless smiles while the work is going on. It is like watching Michael Jordan play basketball where form disappears and the work appears effortless and in flow. Being a psychologist myself I know how important it is to develop and maintain good rapport with my patients. Dental work is no exception. In fact this is necessary as almost always a visit to the dentist seems to illicit some apprehension. Dr. Mascola and his Staff are truly gifted at putting people at ease and supporting them in their treatment. The quality of the diagnostic work up and the treatment I receive make my 2 hour car trip worthwhile. Their clinical advice is always spot on. Dr. Mascola did my braces, and at 64 I have the best looking smile ever. He has become our family Dentist where several of my immediate family (my wife, sisters, brothers and nieces and nephews) go to him for all their dental work. I give Dr. Mascola and Family Dental a thumbs up. You will not leave their clinic disappointed.
Brandon Harrison
5 years ago
Very friendly and professional service
Brandon Harrison
6 years ago
Very friendly and professional service
jenna mandell
8 years ago
I highly recommend Dr. Mascola for his orthodontic work. He fixed my teeth, and my brother's and my sister's and his work is excellent.
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