Invisalign North Dallas
The Most Convenient Way to Straighten Your Smile
Do you want straighter, healthier teeth without wearing traditional metal braces? At Sunny Smile Dental, we can help you achieve the smile you’ve always wanted without a mouth full of shiny, bulky, and uncomfortable wires and brackets. Invisalign in North Dallas is the most convenient way to straighten your smile since it causes no changes to your lifestyle, appearance, or diet during your entire treatment. Read on to learn more about this state-of-the-art orthodontic service and call us today to schedule your consultation!
Why Choose Sunny Smile Dental for Invisalign?
- Excellent Choice for Teens and Adults
- Compassionate, Highly Trained Team of Professionals
- Convenient Scheduling & Evening Appointments Available
How Invisalign Works
Invisalign clear braces utilize a series of clear, custom-made aligners that are crafted from comfortable, biocompatible plastic. As you wear them, their gentle but consistent pressure will gradually shift your teeth into their ideal positions. Each set represents the next step on your journey toward correcting crooked, misaligned, or gapped teeth.
Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign aligners are removable, so you can continue to enjoy all your favorite foods, sports, and hobbies without worry. They’re nearly invisible when worn, so your friends and family will likely not even notice they’re there—they’ll only see your beautiful smile!
How Long Does Invisalign Take?
Just like how no two smiles are the same, the length of an Invisalign treatment varies from person to person. Typically, Invisalign treatment can be completed in 12-18 months, which is considerably less time compared to traditional braces!
Your aligners can only straighten your teeth while you wear them, so it’s important that they’re in place for at least 20-22 hours a day. This should give you plenty of time to take them out when eating popcorn at the movies with your friends, playing your favorite sport, or practicing a brass or woodwind instrument.
Who Invisalign Can Help
Invisalign can help with a variety of mild to moderate orthodontic issues. Below is a brief look at some of the problems that can potentially be corrected with clear aligners.
Crowded Teeth
Are your teeth crowded more closely together than they should be? This can make them a challenge to clean properly, increasing your risk for gum disease and tooth decay; it can also leave them more prone to breaking. Luckily, Invisalign can help reposition your overlapping teeth so that they are properly aligned.
Gaps Between Teeth
A gap between your teeth can be embarrassing, and it can also provide a space where food can become trapped more easily, thus potentially leading to a variety of oral health issues. Oftentimes, such gaps can be closed with the help of Invisalign.
Bite Alignment
Overbites, underbites, and crossbites can all have an adverse effect on the way your smile looks and functions. With Invisalign, it’s possible to correct a wide variety of bite problems.
The Benefits of Invisalign
Choosing to straighten your smile with Invisalign offers numerous benefits, including:
- Discreet Appearance: With transparent aligners, you don’t have to sacrifice your appearance now to enjoy straighter teeth later!
- Greater Comfort: Since Invisalign has no metal wires or brackets that can irritate your cheeks, gums, or tongue, these smooth, plastic aligners are designed to be comfortable to wear!
- Convenience: You don’t have to give up your favorite foods or activities to straighten your smile with removable aligners!
- Faster Treatment Time: Not only can Invisalign straighten your teeth faster than traditional braces in many cases, but you’ll only need to visit us for a quick appointment every four to six weeks!
Understanding the Cost of Invisalign
There is no one-size-fits-all when correcting your teeth with Invisalign. The cost of the treatment can vary depending on all kinds of factors. Our team can provide you with a reliable estimate at your initial consultation after learning more about your unique situation. We’ll also be happy to help you explore your options for making Invisalign as affordable as possible.
Factors That Affect the Cost of Invisalign
The severity of your dental misalignment is the primary factor that determines cost. The more uneven your teeth are, the more aligners you’ll need to wear in order to complete treatment. User compliance is another factor that can affect the cost. For this reason, Invisalign is often not recommended for very young patients, as they are more likely to misplace or forget to wear their aligners. By contrast, older patients may take longer to finish treatment since the roots of their teeth are more firmly established than those of teenagers and younger adults.
Invisalign vs. Mail-In Aligners: Which Costs More?
On paper, mail-in aligners generally cost less. That being said, they don’t come with any direct oversight from a dental expert; as such, if there’s an issue during the process, it may not be caught until it’s too late. With Invisalign, you’ll have a dentist keeping an eye on your progress so that they can make sure that your teeth are moving according to plan. If anything unexpected happens, they’ll be able to help.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Invisalign?
It depends on which dental insurance plan you have. Many insurance companies will include coverage for Invisalign and other types of clear aligners as part of their orthodontic benefits. However, it’s important to confirm your coverage before you commit to anything. Our practice is proud to be in-network with many different dental insurance companies, and we can answer any insurance-related questions you might have.
Options for Making Invisalign Affordable
If the idea of paying the full cost of your Invisalign treatment all at once seems intimidating, you can try an alternate approach: third-party financing. Our practice can help you apply for a CareCredit financing plan so that you can break up the cost of your care into smaller installments that can fit into your budget more easily. Many of CareCredit’s payment plans come with little to no interest, which can make them an even more convenient option for patients who need help covering the cost of their Invisalign treatment.
Invisalign FAQs
What Should I Do If I Accidentally Damage an Aligner?
Should you accidentally lose or damage one or more of your aligners, make sure you keep your previous set. If this sounds as if you’ll be going backward in treatment, the truth is this will help to prevent a delay in the long run. By reverting to your previous set of aligners, you can stop your teeth from shifting too far back out of alignment. You’ll want to make sure to contact our office should this happen so that we can get you in to determine if a new aligner should be created or if you should move ahead to the next set in the series.
When not wearing your aligners, make sure to keep them in a protective case.
What is the Best Way to Keep My Aligners Clean?
You can choose to purchase the Invisalign Cleaning Crystals system, but if you prefer a more cost-effective solution, you can instead use a soft-bristled toothbrush, clear soap, and lukewarm water. (Never use hot water, as this will warp the plastic and damage your aligner.) Take the time to brush away any bacteria and dried saliva from your trays, keeping them clean, fresh, and free of stain-causing particles that can diminish your aligners.
If I’ve Had Braces Before, Can I Be Treated with Invisalign Now?
It is possible to make the switch to Invisalign. Whether you wore braces as a teenager and are now needing orthodontic treatment as an adult or you are currently wearing braces to fix a more serious issue but now want to switch to Invisalign, your dentist will first need to evaluate your smile. By examining your oral and facial structure and determining if you are a qualified candidate, you can begin your journey to a new and improved smile with the help of clear aligners.
Are There Any Food Restrictions with Invisalign?
If you want a solution that minimizes the dietary restrictions that often come with orthodontics, you can’t go wrong with Invisalign. Instead of dealing with food stuck between brackets and wires, you can enjoy all the foods you love while being treated with Invisalign. Why? Because you must take out your aligners before eating or drinking. They cannot withstand the pressure, so by removing them before you take your first bite, you will protect them from serious damage and avoid a possible delay in treatment.
It is important that you try to avoid hard, crunchy foods, as these can damage your natural teeth and cause injury. Also, make sure to rinse your mouth or brush your teeth after eating and before you reinsert your aligners. This will help to prevent food particles from transferring to your trays and causing bacteria to accumulate.