Invisalign – Covington, GA
Straighten Your Teeth Faster and Without the Metal!
Decades prior, metal braces were the most popular orthodontic treatment. While this continues to be an effective and safe teeth-straightening solution, patients today are often interested in an equally as reliable but more aesthetically pleasing alternative. That’s Invisalign! With clear aligners, you can potentially straighten your teeth faster, and without the metal. If you want to learn more about this treatment, then get in touch with our team to schedule an appointment or read on.
Why Choose Dean Dental Care for Invisalign?
- Dentist Who Studied at the Prestigious Pankey Institute
- Treatments Custom-Designed for Each Patient
- Dental Insurance, Flexible Financing, and Special Offers
How Invisalign Works
Of course, the technology and treatment planning behind Invisalign is incredibly complex. Fortunately, the teeth-straightening process itself is quite easy to explain! First, we will create a custom treatment plan designed to take your teeth from where they are now to where they should be. To accomplish this, a custom series of aligners will be made, and you will wear each tray for 7-14 days before moving onto the next one. The key to gently guiding your teeth out of their misaligned positions is that you must wear your aligners for 20-22 hours a day. Remember, they only work while you’re wearing them!
Indications for Invisalign
Thankfully, Invisalign isn’t just suitable for patients with mild cases of malocclusion. Whether you’re struggling with overcrowding, spacing issues, or an uneven bite, you may be a candidate for clear aligners!
Crowded Teeth
Simply put, overlapping teeth can negatively impact more than just the look of your smile; they can affect how it functions and how healthy it is. With Invisalign, Dr. Stephen Dean can create a custom treatment plan that will gently guide your teeth into their properly aligned positions.
Gaps Between Teeth
While some patients love the gap between their two front teeth, others would prefer to have a straight, balanced smile. Good news: Invisalign can move your teeth closer and closer together until the spaces are gone!
Bite Alignment
When your bite isn’t aligned properly, you’re left vulnerable to numerous issues, from teeth grinding to insufficient chewing patterns. Fortunately, Invisalign can address overbites, crossbites, underbites, and the like.
The Benefits of Invisalign
Naturally, one of the biggest benefits of Invisalign is that the aligners are see-through, which makes them virtually undetectable while you’re wearing them. However, this isn’t the only thing that makes this innovative orthodontic treatment great. There aren’t any dietary restrictions, keeping your teeth (and your trays) clean is very simple, and the average treatment timeline is just 12-18 months. Plus, the aligners are crafted from smooth plastic and custom-made for each patient!
Understanding the Cost of Invisalign
Simply put, getting an accurate estimate of the cost of Invisalign without scheduling a consultation is difficult. That’s because there are several factors that need to be considered, including how complex your case is. The good news is that making an appointment with our knowledgeable and friendly team is easy, and we’re proud to offer multiple financial solutions to our patients, including dental insurance, flexible financing, and periodic specials.
Factors that Affect the Cost of Invisalign
Some factors that can influence the cost of your Invisalign treatment include:
- The severity of your dental misalignment. This is the biggest factor that will influence the cost of your treatment. More complex cases require more aligners, more accessories, and more appointments. Therefore, they tend to cost more.
- Whether you are straightening one dental arch or both. In some cases, it costs more to straighten both the upper and lower teeth (as opposed to just one or the other).
- Your compliance with treatment. Missteps in your treatment (for example, if you do not wear your aligners as much as directed) could lead to higher overall costs.
Invisalign vs. Mail-Order Aligners: Which Costs More?
In recent times, many people have tried to save money by using mail-order clear aligners. Often, such treatments cost around $2,000. That is quite a bit less than Invisalign, which may be anywhere from $3,000 to $8,000.
Of course, it is important to consider what you are getting for your money. With Invisalign, you get the in-person support of a highly trained dental team. You get aligners that are made out of a premium, patented plastic material. And you get the peace of mind that comes with knowing you are using a tried-and-true orthodontic treatment.
In contrast, many people have been disappointed with the results of their mail-order aligners. In fact, some have even experienced significant damage to their teeth. Correcting such issues can cost a significant amount of time and money. Often, it is more affordable to invest in professional, high-quality care right from the outset.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Invisalign?
Some premium dental insurance plans cover orthodontia for adults. If yours does, you might be able to save hundreds of dollars (or more) on your out-of-pocket costs for Invisalign. Our team welcomes all PPO dental insurance, and we are in-network with both BCBS and Aetna. We will be happy to help you understand how your benefits apply and file all claims on your behalf.
If your insurance does not apply to Invisalign, you might be able to use your healthcare savings account or flexible spending account to help you afford your care.
Options for Making Invisalign Affordable
Beyond insurance, there are a couple of provisions that might make it easier to fit Invisalign into your budget:
- We accept CareCredit. This third-party company offer low-interest payment plans that allow patients to pay for their care over the course of several months. Applying is easy, and most patients are found eligible for credit.
- We offer periodic specials on Invisalign. For example, with credit approval, you may be able to receive treatment for as little as $99/month.
Are you eager to learn more about Invisalign and its cost? Get in touch with Dean Dental Care today!
Invisalign FAQs
What Does Invisalign Look Like?
Invisalign aligners are constructed from thin, clear plastic that makes them almost invisible when worn. So long as you take good care of your trays, you can expect your Invisalign to be basically imperceptible. They’re so subtle that most people won’t even be able to tell that you’re wearing them unless you mention it.
In some cases, you might need to place attachments on your teeth in order to bolster the strength of your Invisalign. These items are not made of clear plastic; even though they’re tooth-colored, they may be slightly more visible than the aligners themselves.
What Happens After Invisalign?
Once you finish with the final Invisalign aligner, you’ll come back to our office so that we can check on the quality of your smile. It’s sometimes necessary for patients to receive adjustment trays toward the end of their treatment to get the results that they’re looking for, though this isn’t always the case.
Once you finally have your ideal smile, you’ll be given a retainer. This will likely look a lot like the Invisalign trays you’re used to wearing, except that the purpose of wearing them is to maintain the results of the treatment that you’ve invested so much into. How long you’ll need to wear this retainer, and how often, will depend a lot on the particulars of your situation.
Can You Eat with Invisalign?
The fact that Invisalign aligners are removeable allows you to skirt many of the dietary restrictions that are often associated with traditional orthodontics. This is because removing your trays before you eat means that you won’t have to worry about your diet damaging your oral appliance.
However, if you don’t take your Invisalign trays off before you eat, that risk is still real. You could damage, discolor, or even outright break your trays if you aren’t careful; for that reason, it’s critical that you remove your aligners before you eat anything.
How Do I Clean My Invisalign?
Invisalign sells their own proprietary cleaning crystals, which are designed to dissolve in water to create a cleaning solution for the trays to soak in. You can also make use of a soft-bristled toothbrush in order to scrub away plaque buildup after meals; just don’t use toothpaste on them, as this can sometimes abrade the clear aligners.
You should also avoid using excessively hot or cold water when cleaning your Invisalign aligners, as this can potentially warp the plastic. Keep these tips in mind and you should be able to enjoy clean aligners for duration of your treatment.