Invisalign® - Carrollton, TX

Subtle Appearance

Not only are Invisalign aligners made from clear plastic, but they are custom-made to fit your teeth perfectly. As a result, the trays are practically invisible when worn. So, whether you’re in high school and don’t like the idea of wearing metal braces or your smile is front-and-center in your career, you don’t have to worry – your braces won’t be the first thing people see when you talk, smile, or laugh!

Freedom to Eat Your Favorite Foods

With enough pressure, the components of traditional braces (like the brackets and wires) can break. That’s why patients are asked not to eat anything crunchy or sticky, including raw carrots, almonds, thin pizza crust, and popcorn. Since Invisalign aligners are removable, it’s easy to eat what you want! Just do your best not to over-indulge on foods that lead to tooth decay, like potato chips and ice cream.

No Special Oral Hygiene Products

Another perk of having removable aligners is that you don’t need to buy any special oral hygiene products, like interproximal toothbrushes. Just brush and floss like you are used to doing! The only thing you will need to tweak when it comes to your dental care routine is that you need to incorporate taking care of your aligners, but even that only takes a few minutes each day.

Boosted Confidence

Unlike metal brackets and wires, Invisalign aligners don’t draw any unwanted attention to your smile. In fact, unless they know what to look for, there’s a good chance that no one will know you have braces at all! There’s also the added benefit that (as long as you wear your aligners for 20+ hours a day), you can take them out for special occasions, like weddings, job interviews, or presentations.

Improved Comfort

Although effective, traditional braces have a reputation for being a bit uncomfortable. The good news is that Invisalign doesn’t have any brackets or wires. Instead, your teeth are moved into their ideal positions with smooth plastic aligners. So, there isn’t any soft tissue irritation. The most you will feel is some pressure from time to time as the trays work to move your teeth into their proper positions.

Quick Follow-Up Appointments

Traditional braces require patients to come in every four weeks. Invisalign does not! Instead, you’ll come in every six or eight weeks so we can see how your teeth are responding to the aligners. If everything is progressing as anticipated, then you’ll be in and out of the treatment chair in 20 minutes or less.

Factors That Affect the Cost of Invisalign

Our team will assess various factors that impact Invisalign cost during your consultation visit. These typically include:

• Number of Arches Treated - As you’d expect, it costs more to straighten both arches than just one.
• Needed Tooth Movements - The Invisalign process will be more expensive if your care requires complex tooth movements.
• Treatment Length - The longer your Invisalign journey takes, the more aligners you’ll need. From there, the total expense will rise further.
• Your Compliance - If you don’t comply with Invisalign guidelines, your treatment will be delayed. Should that happen, the procedure’s price will increase.

Invisalign vs. Smile Direct Club™: Which Costs More?

In terms of upfront cost, Invisalign is pricier than Smile Direct Club™. While the former charges $3,000 to $8,000, the latter just costs under $2,000. Therefore, you might see Smile Direct Club™ as the more cost-effective option.

Remember, though, that Smile Direct Club™ is a “do it yourself” aligner kit. It won’t give you professional oversight and leaves much room for error. For example, using it might lead you to make dental impressions poorly or cause some other mistake. If these things were to happen, your smile would need professional help anyway.

Invisalign, meanwhile, wouldn’t involve these problems. You’d receive trusted oversight from our team at every step of care. Consequently, it guarantees you high-grade impressions and smoother, more successful treatment. For such peace of mind, its cost is usually justified.

Does Dental Insurance Cover Invisalign?

Normally, no – dental insurance doesn’t often cover orthodontic work. Those that do, furthermore, will typically leave out Invisalign.

Exceptions, however, do exist. Some policies cover up to 50% of an aligner treatment’s cost. So, check your plan’s benefits before pursuing treatment. Our team can even help you do so if necessary.

Options for Making Invisalign Affordable

Of course, dental insurance isn’t the only way to make Invisalign affordable. Many dental practices provide their patients with unique patient options. At Celebration Family Dental, for instance, we offer the following:

• Dental Membership Plans - For an annual fee of $249, our office will (among other things) give you a 15% discount on any non-preventive procedures.
• Flexible Financing - Our office works with CareCredit. As such, you could pay for Invisalign in monthly, low-interest installments.

Ultimately, you can trust us to straighten your smile in a budget-friendly way. Given that fact, then, book a visit to our office and learn more about affordable Invisalign!