What Invisalign Diamond Plus Means for Your Treatment
Updated September 28, 2026 · Richmond Virginia Orthodontics, Short Pump & Midlothian, VA
Richmond Virginia Orthodontics is an Invisalign Diamond Plus Provider, one of the highest tiers in Invisalign’s provider program. The tier is based on the number of Invisalign cases a practice treats. For you, it means our orthodontists have planned and managed a large volume of Invisalign cases, from simple spacing to complex bites. That experience matters, because your results depend on how well your treatment is planned and monitored, not just on the aligners.
Key Takeaways
- Richmond Virginia Orthodontics is an Invisalign Diamond Plus Provider, one of the highest tiers in the Invisalign program.
- Provider tiers are based on case volume and signal extensive experience with Invisalign planning.
- Invisalign treats crowding, gaps and many bite problems. Most cases take about 12 to 18 months.
- Choose an orthodontist who monitors you in person and will tell you honestly if braces are a better fit.
Here’s what Invisalign provider tiers mean, why experience matters and what Invisalign treatment looks like at our Short Pump and Midlothian offices.
What Is an Invisalign Diamond Plus Provider?
Invisalign (made by Align Technology) recognizes providers in tiers based on how many patients they’ve started in Invisalign treatment over a set period. Diamond Plus is among the top tiers. The status reflects experience with the Invisalign system, including digital treatment planning, attachments, elastics and refinements.
Provider tiers are based on case volume, and they’re one useful signal among several. When you choose an Invisalign provider, also look for:
- An orthodontist, not only a general dentist. Orthodontists complete two to three years of specialty training after dental school.
- In-person monitoring throughout treatment.
- Experience with bite correction, not just cosmetic straightening.
- Honest advice about when braces would work better.
Work with an experienced Invisalign provider
Book a new patient exam in Short Pump or Midlothian and see your projected results.
Why Invisalign Experience Matters
Every Invisalign case is planned digitally, tooth by tooth. The software suggests movements, but an experienced orthodontist decides:
- Which teeth need attachments to move predictably
- When to use elastics to correct your bite
- How fast teeth can safely move
- When a refinement (a few extra aligners) will perfect the finish
An experienced provider builds these steps into the plan from the start. That can mean more predictable results and fewer surprises.
What Invisalign Can Treat
Six common problems Invisalign can treat.
Invisalign can treat crowded teeth, gaps, overbites, underbites, crossbites and open bites for many teens and adults. See how it works for each in what Invisalign can fix. Invisalign Teen adds wear indicators, so parents and our team can check that aligners are being worn enough.
Is Invisalign right for your smile?
We’ll examine your teeth and bite and give you an honest recommendation.
Benefits of Invisalign
- Nearly invisible: clear aligners are hard to spot.
- Removable: take them out to eat, brush and floss, with no food restrictions.
- Comfortable: smooth SmartTrack material, with no brackets or wires.
- Predictable: you see a digital preview of your planned result before you start.
- Proven: millions of people worldwide have been treated with Invisalign.
Invisalign Treatment at RVO
- New patient exam: we review your goals, examine your teeth and bite and confirm whether Invisalign is right for you.
- 3D digital scan: a quick scan replaces messy impressions.
- Custom plan and preview: Dr. Schanilec or Dr. Gladwell maps every movement, and you see your projected result.
- Aligners and check-ins: you switch aligners every one to two weeks and see us every six to eight weeks.
- Retainers: Vivera retainers, made by the makers of Invisalign, or other retainer options keep your results in place.
Most patients finish in about 12 to 18 months. Mild cases can take as little as six months.
Why Richmond Chooses RVO for Invisalign
Richmond Magazine readers voted us the #1 orthodontist in Richmond. Our orthodontists, Dr. Chad Schanilec and Dr. Jason Gladwell, trained at VCU/MCV and plan every Invisalign case in-house. We work with many dental insurance plans that include orthodontic benefits. Visit us for Invisalign in Richmond, VA at our Short Pump office, or at our Midlothian office.
Invisalign Diamond Plus FAQs
What does Invisalign Diamond Plus mean?
It’s one of the highest tiers in Invisalign’s provider program. The tier is based on the number of Invisalign cases a practice treats, so it signals extensive Invisalign experience.
Does a Diamond Plus provider cost more?
Not necessarily. Your fee depends mostly on how complex your case is and how long treatment takes. We give you a clear, itemized fee at your exam.
Is Invisalign right for teens?
Yes, for teens who will wear their aligners 20 to 22 hours a day. Invisalign Teen includes wear indicators to help track this.
What retainer will I wear after Invisalign?
Many patients wear Vivera retainers, which are made by the makers of Invisalign. We’ll recommend the right retainer for you.
Book With an Experienced Invisalign Provider
See what Invisalign can do for your smile. Call 804-884-9906 or use the form on this page to book at our Short Pump office or our Midlothian office.
