I got my braces on in 2005 in Riverside, CA but moved to Los Angeles in late 2006. Due to my relocation, I had to change Orthodontists but I ended up moving to Mexico.

I have not had any treatment since late 2006 until August 2007[they just took x-rays again and did a new molding and removed wires...brackets are still on].

However, I had to relocate to Mexico again and that is as far as that treatment went. [I am back permanently from Mexico and will not be relocating any further]

I requested to get my brackets removed @ the "New" orthodontist [in Torrance, CA] but said that I would have to go BACK to my original Orthodontist to do so. Naturally Riverside is about an hour and a half away and I would like to find someone closer.

The reason i want to remove the brackets is because I want to start my treatment over, but want to do it with Invisalign. I have insurance coverage [Delta Dental], and would like to remove the brackets as soon as possible.

It is not cosmetically appealing to have just the brackets on [especially without wires, and I am sure my teeth are shifting without them as well], and would like to remove them to start over.

IDEALLY, I would want to get invisalign, but if not possible, I just want to find a good orthodontist that will continue my treatment...even if it's just regular braces.

I have my moldings as well as all my x-rays and records.

Please advise!