Most dentists fail to convert existing patients into aligner starts for one simple reason: they do not offer it.

They fear the patient will ask, “Why did you not tell me this before?”

But the truth is you just did not know how before.

You are allowed to grow and improve.

Here are 3 simple tactics to convert existing patients into aligner starts:

Cracked teeth. If a patient is repeatedly fracturing molars, evaluate their bite. Even distribution of forces through alignment is the long-term fix.
Anterior chipping or incisal edge composites. These cases almost always need bite correction to make the restoration last. Offer aligners as part of the plan.
Stop assuming. Patients see ads constantly. Many are interested but do not think they qualify until you tell them. If they are a candidate, offer it without fear of judgment.

The bottom line: Existing patients already trust you. The fastest path to more starts is simply diagnosing and offering.

That is all for today.

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