Invisalign® Clear Aligners – Royal Palm Beach, FL
Helping You to See a Straighter Smile
Orthodontic treatment is common among teenagers and even young adults, but did you know that more mature individuals can also benefit from braces? At Pearl Palm Beach Dental, we are pleased to offer a more subtle orthodontic solution – Invisalign clear aligners. With these clear aligners, we can straighten moderate cases of crooked and misaligned teeth as well as close gaps in your smile. If you are ready to have a beautifully straight smile, call our dental team to schedule an appointment with our Royal Palm Beach dentist, Dr. Civetti, to discuss your candidacy for Invisalign.
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Why Choose Pearl Palm Beach Dental for Invisalign® Clear Aligners?
- Clear Aligners for Subtle Orthodontic Treatment
- All Digital Impressions. No Messy Molds!
- Invisalign® Platinum Provider
How Invisalign Works
Invisalign treatment is as simple as:
- Step 1: Dr. Civetti scans your teeth using the digital Itero system.
- Step 2: Wear trays as directed
- Step 3: Enjoy your beautiful, new smile!
It all starts with your initial consultation, which is when we will learn more about your unique case and determine if you’re a candidate. If you are, then we will create a custom series of aligners that are designed to gently guide your teeth from where they are now to their properly aligned positions. This unique orthodontic solution relies on you wearing the trays, so it’s crucial that you wear them for 20-22 hours each day!
Who Can Invisalign Help?
Whether you’re struggling with considerable overcrowding or mild gaps between your teeth, don’t hesitate to schedule a consultation with us to discuss Invisalign. After all, the clear aligners can effectively address a wide range of orthodontic issues, including:
Crowded Teeth
Perhaps one of the most common orthodontic issues, overcrowded teeth have the potential to negatively affect the look, health, and function of your smile. Fortunately, we can custom craft a series of aligners so that your teeth are gently pushed into their properly aligned positions instead – sometimes in as little as 12 months!
Gaps Between Teeth
Spaced-out teeth are another common concern that Invisalign can address! After taking detailed impressions of your teeth, a custom treatment plan will be made that’s designed to carefully move your teeth closer and closer together, improving the alignment of your teeth in the process.
Overbite
Although you want your upper teeth to sit in front of your lower teeth, you don’t want there to be a considerable gap. This bite problem (known as an “overbite”) can make it difficult to chew, speak, and smile. Luckily, there’s some good news: Invisalign can fix mild to moderate cases! Sometimes, that requires the help of additional orthodontic accessories, like attachments and rubber bands.
Underbite
An underbite is the opposite problem: your lower teeth sit in front of your upper teeth. Whether you have a mild case or severe case, it’s important that you explore your orthodontic treatment options before you experience the consequences, like TMJ dysfunction. Fortunately, Invisalign might be a solution, allowing you to improve the alignment of your bite and your teeth discreetly.
Crossbite
If you have a crossbite (which is when some of your lower teeth sit in front of your upper teeth and vice versa), you can run into all sorts of issues. A few include difficulty chewing properly, trouble enunciating clearly, and chronic jaw pain. With the help of buttons, rubber bands, and other orthodontic accessories, the clear aligners can address this bite problem too!
Open Bite
When you bite down, do your teeth come together evenly? If they don’t, then you may have an open bite. There are several reasons this bite problem can develop, including persistent thumb sucking as a child and genetics. Whatever the case may be for you, Invisalign may be the answer. The best way to find out is by scheduling a consultation with our Royal Palm Beach dental team.
The Benefits of Invisalign
Invisalign is a system that uses clear, plastic trays instead of metal brackets and wires which makes them incredibly discreet. Plus, there are no adjustment appointments necessary! Instead, you will have occasional checkups with Dr. Civetti. Although they will be short, they’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the process is moving along smoothly. On average, you can expect to achieve your desired results in 12-18 months too!
Living with Invisalign Aligners
Whether you are just starting to research your orthodontic treatment options or you have already chosen clear aligners and are waiting for them to arrive, you might be wondering what day-to-day life with Invisalign will look like. Fortunately, you’re in the right place! In this next section, we’re covering how often you need to wear your trays, how to keep them clean, and more.
Wearing Your Trays
Let’s start with one of the most important aspects of life with Invisalign: the daily wear time. In order to stay on track with your treatment plan, you need to keep them on for a minimum of 20 hours a day. The best way to accomplish this is by only taking them off when it’s absolutely necessary, like before brushing your teeth. However, if you aren’t sure whether or not you’re meeting the mark, you can always use the stopwatch on your phone as a guide!
Cleaning Your Aligners
The last thing you want is for your clear aligners to turn yellow, drawing unwanted attention to your smile in the process. Fortunately, you don’t need any expensive cleaning products to keep yours clean and clear. Just use a damp, soft-bristled toothbrush and clear, mild dishwashing liquid to carefully remove food particles, plaque, and other debris from the surface. Then, rinse them with clean, cool water and put them back on!
Eating & Drinking
Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign in Royal Palm Beach doesn’t come with any dietary restrictions. In fact, there’s only one rule when it comes to eating and drinking: you need to remove your aligners beforehand (unless it’s water). This simple habit will prevent them from staining, warping, or cracking.
Tip: Do your best not to overindulge on sugary foods and drinks! After all, the development of a cavity will bring your treatment plan to a temporary stop, potentially adding weeks or months onto the backend of your teeth-straightening journey in the process.
Losing or Damaging a Tray
We mentioned above the importance of meeting the daily wear time. That’s why it’s crucial to call our team at Pearl Palm Beach Dental right away if you accidentally lose or break your aligners! From there, we can determine if you can progress to the next set of trays in the series without losing any of your hard-earned progress. If that’s not an option, then we will begin the process of having a replacement made and ask you to wear the previous pair in the meantime.
Attending Progress Visits
Unlike other orthodontic treatments, like traditional braces, Invisalign allows you to progress through portions of your treatment plan at home. As a result, the progress visits aren’t as frequent. Instead of coming in monthly, you’ll come to our office every 6-8 weeks so we can make sure your teeth are moving as anticipated. If that’s the case, then we will send you on your way with the next several sets of aligners in the series!
Understanding the Cost of Invisalign
Are you interested in getting an estimate of the cost of Invisalign? Then the next step is simple: schedule a consultation with our Royal Palm Beach dental team! With our years of experience, our team will be able to provide you with an estimate of the price, help you navigate payment options, and answer any final questions you have so there aren’t any unwanted surprises. In the meantime, you can read on to learn more on the topic of price!
Factors That Affect the Cost of Invisalign
In order to create your custom treatment plan, we need to learn a bit about your dental history, the orthodontic problems that are currently present, and your aesthetic goals. From there, we can determine:
- If any preliminary treatments are needed
- The complexity of your case
- How many aligners need to be made
- If rubber bands and other orthodontic accessories should be added to your treatment plan
- The type of retainer needed
From there, we can provide you with an estimate of the cost of Invisalign and review the financial solutions available to you – whether it’s utilizing your dental insurance or spacing out the cost of your care into manageable chunks with CareCredit.
Invisalign vs. Mail-In Aligners: Which Costs More?
In most cases, mail-in aligners are cheaper. That’s because they skip the initial consultation, rely on DIY impressions, and aren’t supervised by licensed dental professionals. That’s also why they have such a poor satisfaction rate, and previous patients have experienced problems like worsened misalignment. In short, if you want to straighten your teeth safely, then you should choose a professional orthodontic treatment, like Invisalign, even if it requires a higher upfront investment.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Invisalign?
You might be surprised to learn that some dental insurance plans include a once-in-a-lifetime benefit that can be used to cover a portion of the cost of Invisalign. In other words, it’s worth taking a look at your plan to see if you have any available coverage! Although our team at Pearl Palm Beach Dental is out of network, we do file all claims for PPO plans and have years of experience helping our patients maximize their benefits. So, don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you need any help.
Options for Making Invisalign Affordable
Don’t have dental insurance? Don’t worry – that’s not the only financial solution available. We also welcome flexible financing with trusted third-party financiers, like CareCredit. As a result, you don’t have to pay for the entire cost of Invisalign at once. Instead, you can choose one of their payment plans and break down the total price into smaller, manageable monthly chunks.