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Seattle’s guide to frequently asked Clear Aligner and Invisalign questions

What is the difference between Clear Aligners and Invisalign? Invisalign is particular clear aligner system like “Kleenex” is a particular type of facial tissue or “Band Aid” is a particular type of stick on bandage.  Everyone has heard of Invisalign because it’s parent company, Align Technology has marketed Invisalign directly to the public.  Align Technology has spent hundreds

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COVID-19 remodel at Riolo Orthodontics

Due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic we have eliminated the front desk at our downtown location in order to provide an expanded “Patient Lounge”. We have reopened full operation for regular patient care.  We have made significant changes to our physical facilities and our office systems to minimize risk to both our patients and staff. Our phone system

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Your safety is our highest priority

For the safety of our patients we have made significant changes to both our physical facilities and our office systems at Riolo Orthodontics. We have reopened full operation for regular patient care.  We have made significant changes to our physical facilities and our office systems to minimize risk to both our patients and staff. If you are a

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Try a “Virtual” Orthodontic Consult

You can get answers to all of your orthodontic questions from your home or office with a virtual consult. You can even submit photos showing your concerns.  These photos are encrypted and uploaded to a HIPAA complaint server, the doctor will access these photos before you virtual appointment using a secure web application to share a screen and

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Notice to all patients, family and friends

To our patients, friends, and family: We realize that the school and work closures are stressful on our community.   We are working to minimize risk of COVID-19 exposure to our patients and their family and friends. If you or anyone you live with or are in contact with on a regular basis have significant underlying health conditions, you or

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Digital technology provides opportunities to add value to the care orthodontists offer their patients

Innovations in technology are disrupting the orthodontic profession.  These changes affect both orthodontic care delivery and the economics of care delivery – the orthodontic marketplace.  “Disruptive Innovation in healthcare involves technologies, products, or services that are cheaper, simpler, and more convenient, making it possible for less-expensive professionals to provide advanced services in affordable settings, or even for patients

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