Invisalign^® – Mt. Holly, NJ

How Does
Invisalign Work?

Invisalign uses a series of clear alignment trays to shift your smile into a more desired position. Each set of aligners is created to bring your teeth one step closer to being perfectly straight. You’ll wear them for about two weeks at a time, exchanging them for the next series in your treatment after that time has passed. Every six to eight weeks, you’ll visit our dental office for dental checkups. During these examinations, we’ll monitor the progress of your smile to ensure your teeth are moving according to plan.

Indications for Invisalign

Virtually anyone with mildly to moderately misaligned teeth could benefit from Invisalign treatment. However, in certain severe cases, we may recommend traditional braces instead. Invisalign can fix many problems with your dental alignment, such as:

Crowded Teeth

Overcrowded teeth are difficult to clean with tight spaces where bristles and floss struggle to reach. We can make your teeth align perfectly so that bacteria and plaque have nowhere to hide.

Gapped Teeth

Having crowded teeth can mean more cavities or infections, but so can gapped teeth. Food particles and plaque can gather in the spaces between teeth. Plus, these spaces are often seen as visually unappealing.

Bite Alignment

When the upper and lower teeth don’t match up properly, it can lead to pressure on the jaw joint, jaw pain, headaches, and fast tooth wear. Whether you have an overbite, underbite, or crossbite, Invisalign can correct the issue.

Benefits of Invisalign

While Invisalign isn’t perfect for every patient, there are a number of benefits you can expect if you decide that Invisalign is the right treatment to meet your needs, including:

• Saved time– you will complete treatment in just 8 to 18 months, with fewer visits throughout the course of your Invisalign plan
• Cosmetic appearance– you won’t be hiding your mouthful of metal brackets and wires during treatment with clear, plastic alignment trays
• Comfort– anytime you move teeth into a new position, there will be some discomfort, but without brackets and wires to irritate soft oral tissue, Invisalign treatment may be significantly more comfortable
• No hassle– you can keep eating all your favorite foods and brush and floss your teeth as usual with Invisalign, because you can simply remove your aligner beforehand

Caring for Your Smile with Invisalign Treatment

Compared to conventional braces, maintaining your oral health with Invisalign is simple! When you wake up and before you go to bed, remove your aligners and rinse them off with lukewarm water. NEVER use hot water, which could warp the plastic. Take a few moments to gently clean your aligners with a toothbrush without toothpaste, since that could be abrasive to the trays. Regularly cleaning your aligners will prevent food and plaque from building up and causing oral infections.

Every time you eat or drink anything other than water, take your aligners out. After you’re finished, brush and floss to prevent not only infections, but bad breath and discoloration of your aligners.

Understanding the Cost of Invisalign

No two sets of teeth are exactly alike, which means that treatment varies from patient to patient. As a result, the costs of Invisalign treatment will also differ, depending on factors like your age, the severity of your case, and your diligence about keeping up with your treatment plan. Ultimately, the best way to determine how much straightening your smile will cost is by coming in to see us for an Invisalign consultation.

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Factors That Affect the Cost of Invisalign

While Invisalign is not capable of treating 100% of orthodontic issues, it can resolve more problems than ever before, thanks to how advanced the system has become over the past couple decades. Since it’s a highly personalized treatment, your costs will be tailored based on your specific orthodontic needs.

For example, if you need to straighten both arches (more common) instead of one arch, your costs will generally be higher. If the movements your teeth need to make are particularly complex, treatment is generally longer and requires more aligners to resolve.

Are DIY Aligners Cheaper Than Invisalign?

If you’re looking for the cheapest and quickest option for straightening teeth, options like DIY aligners are available. Not only do they cost less, but they generally take less time compared to services like Invisalign, especially for very minor cases.

With that said, it’s not something we recommend mainly because of the do-it-yourself approach that these options ask asks of its patients. Additionally, there is virtually no oversight performed by a dental professional, which means if things go wrong, the patient is to blame. If the process isn’t followed properly, it could even lead to serious issues with your smile and bite.

Invisalign, on the other hand, guarantees that you’ll be working with a doctor not only in-person, but throughout your entire treatment process. The aligners are also designed by Invisalign themselves, ensuring the most accurate product possible. When you want both peace of mind and exceptional customer service, Invisalign is the best option.

Does Dental Insurance Cover Invisalign?

Remember that only certain dental insurance plans will provide any type of coverage for orthodontic treatment. Even if they do, it’s not uncommon for Invisalign to be left out of that plan, but this is not always the case. This is why you should always check with your insurance provider directly, a process our team can help facilitate. You may also want to consider using funds from an FSA, if you have one, to help cover your costs.

Options for Making Invisalign Affordable

Even if you don’t have dental insurance, there are other options available to you that make dental care more affordable. For example, if you can’t afford to pay for more expensive treatments like Invisalign upfront, our team members will recommend an in-house payment plan that lets you make monthly installments towards your care. Whenever you’re ready to learn more about the treatment process, don’t wait to give our dental office a call and schedule a consultation!

Invisalign Frequently Asked Questions

Whether you are straightening your teeth independently or as part of a smile makeover, it is always important to get the facts before beginning dental or orthodontic treatment. That is why our whip-smart staff here at Mt. Holly Family Dentistry has collected some of the most common Invisalign questions and answered them below. We hope this key information helps you decide whether you are interested in pursuing Invisalign treatment.