Invisalign — Fort Lauderdale, FL

How Invisalign Works

Your Invisalign treatment begins with a consultation with your dentist in Fort Lauderdale. He will analyze your bite and discuss your dental goals with you. Once Invisalign has been determined to be the best tooth-straightening system for you, Dr. Kellner will:

1. Take X-rays and impressions of your teeth to create a digital image
2. Map the movements of your teeth from their current position to the final desired position
3. Have custom-made clear aligners created specifically for you, to wear throughout the day
4. Monitor your progress and have you change aligners every two weeks, advancing you to the next stage of your treatment

As you move from one aligner to the next (approximately every two weeks), your teeth will gradually shift until they reach their final, improved position.

Indications for Invisalign

Invisalign in Fort Lauderdale can address a wide range of orthodontic issues, from crowded teeth to bite alignment. Here is a bit more insight into these concerns and how clear aligners can address them:

Crowded Teeth

Teeth that overlap can negatively affect the look and health of your smile. In fact, overcrowding can increase your risk of developing cavities or grinding your teeth, resulting in premature wear. The good news is that Invisalign can gently guide your teeth into their properly aligned positions, effectively correcting crooked teeth.

Gaps Between Teeth

Spaced-out teeth can also negatively impact your oral health, making it more difficult to effectively brush and floss. Plus, it could affect your speaking patterns and bite. Fortunately, Invisalign can correct gapped teeth in an average of just 12 to 18 months!

Bite Alignment

Overbites, crossbites, and underbites are a few bite problems that can make it difficult to chew properly. In addition, the misalignment can lead to Bruxism (chronic grinding or clenching). By creating a healthy bite, Invisalign can help you break down your food properly and help preserve your pearly whites!

The Benefits of Invisalign

There are several reasons more than 12 million patients have chosen to pursue their smile goals with Invisalign, including the fact that the aligners:

• Are made out of nearly invisible plastic
• Can be inserted and removed fro special occasions, eating, and your daily cleaning routines
• Are BPA-free and so smooth that they don't irritate your cheeks and gums
• Can straighten your teeth in an average of just 12 to 18 months
• Are easy to clean

How Much Does Invisalign Cost

In short, there isn’t a flat cost of Invisalign – each treatment is 100% personalized. During your initial consultation, we will review a number of important factors, including the severity of your misalignment and how many trays are needed to achieve the results you desire. Then, we will provide you with an estimate of the price and review the financial solutions available!

Understanding the Cost of Invisalign

You might hesitate with Invisalign due to the price. That’s only natural — a straighter smile won’t help if getting it “breaks the bank.” Even so, the cost of Invisalign in Ft. Lauderdale varies by patient. As such, you need to consult Dr. Kellner for an exact treatment estimate. From there, though, you can count on Seaside Family Dentistry to make your treatment affordable. If you’d like to learn more, just keep reading or book a visit with us soon!

Factors That Affect the Cost of Invisalign

The price of Invisalign treatment depends on various factors. Among them, the most common ones are:

• The Treated Arches – Most Invisalign procedures treat both arches, but that isn’t always true. You’ll pay more or less based on whether you need to fix one arch or two.
• Commitment to Treatment – Your Invisalign journey will be delayed if you don’t wear the aligners for 22 hours daily. Should that happen, you’ll likely face higher expenses.
• Treatment Complexity – Treatments involving complex tooth movements have higher prices. Fixing severely crooked teeth, for instance, will cost more than fixing a simple overbite or tooth gap.
• Proposed Treatment Length – If your treatment runs long, you'll need more aligners. You’ll naturally need to pay more too.

 

Invisalign vs. Smile Direct Club™: Which is Pricier?

Admittedly, Invisalign has the higher upfront cost — anywhere from $3,000 to $8,000. In contrast, Smile Direct Club™ has a price less than $2,000. The latter is thus a good option for a “quick fix” with low initial expenses.

Still, remember that Smile Direct Club™ is a DIY clear aligner kit. The treatment, in other words, has little oversight and much room for error. Anything from poor impressions to improper instruction use could happen. If such things did occur, you’d face serious issues that need professional care anyway.

Invisalign, meanwhile, avoids these issues. After all, it has the trusted oversight of Dr. Kellner every step of the way. You could then rely on accurate impressions and a very smooth treatment process. If you value such things, the cost is worth it.

Does Dental Insurance Cover Invisalign?

Unfortunately, only some dental plans include coverage for orthodontic work. Even those that do will often leave Invisalign out.

Of course, that isn’t always true. Exceptions always exist. Therefore, make sure to check with your insurance provider before settling anything. Our team can even help you do so.

Options for Making Invisalign Affordable

Whether you have insurance or not, there are other ways to make Invisalign affordable. Many dental offices now provide patients with helpful payment options.

For instance, look at our own Seaside Family Dentistry. We offer flexible financing through CareCredit and Compassionate Finance. These services let you pay for dental care in monthly installments. That way, you could cover the cost of Invisalign gradually.

As you can see, Seaside Family Dentistry can straighten smiles on a budget. Find out about our other financial help by booking a visit to our dental office today!

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