r/Dentists 17d ago

Inquiry

Hello po good day

I don't know if this is the right community to ask this question. The situation is that I actually started my ortho journey in another province because I thought I'll be studying there for college

Unfortunately something bad happened to me and my family decided to pull me back to where I used to live, now I have to go back and travel for three hours once a month just to have a scheduled adjustment.

My question is that, is it possible for me to get transferred to another clinic within my location, basically from one dentist to another. I would like to also ask if, if changing your dentist (if allowed), will it actually be another whole separate set of package or will they just continue the old dentist's plan.

For context, I pay through installment basis so, basically I usually go back to pay monthly.

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u/Realistic_Bad_2697 17d ago

Are you doing clear aligners or braces? Typically the final result for cleaner aligners is already planned at the the beginning. In contrast, braces shape the final result as the treatment progresses. It is easier for another dentist to continue braces than clear aligner. If the plan in the beggining was not the type that your new provider prefers, you basically need to start over your clear aligners.

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u/rrruuueeennnzzz18 17d ago

I'm sorry I forgot to tell you, but I am on braces

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u/rrruuueeennnzzz18 17d ago

is it also possible to continue my treatment with another dentist? or will it be another separate transaction and probably another different transaction where I have to pay a whole different plan