Invisalign® Clear Braces – Garland, TX

Why Choose Dentistry by Brand for Invisalign?  

• Partnered with the best dental labs in Garland
• New facility with the latest state-of-the-art technology
• Treatments fully tailored for every patient

How Invisalign Works

Rather than metal wires and brackets, Invisalign uses sets of clear plastic aligners to shift your teeth into a straighter position. You’ll wear each set for about two weeks at a time. Each set is designed to gradually shift a small portion of your smile until the whole thing is perfectly aligned. You won’t have to visit us as often as you would with traditional braces, but you will need to see one of our dentists every six weeks or so to pick up your new aligners and make sure treatment is going smoothly.

Indications for Invisalign

Invisalign can be used to treat a variety of orthodontic issues, such as:

Crowded Teeth

If you feel like you have too many teeth in your mouth, you may benefit from Invisalign. The aligners apply focused pressure to different parts of your smile throughout treatment, eventually bringing the teeth into the proper aligned position. Since crowded teeth increase your risk of tooth decay and gum disease, it’s important to get them treated as soon as possible.

Gaps Between Teeth

You might feel like spaces in your smile are unattractive. But did you know they also put you more at risk for cavities and gum infections? This is because bits of food can more easily get trapped in the gaps between your teeth and cause decay and even bad breath. Invisalign can gently push your teeth back into a healthier, aligned position.

Bite Alignment

If your whole bite isn’t aligned, it can place pressure on your temporomandibular joint and cause problems like TMJ disorder as well as teeth grinding and clenching. Whether you have an underbite, an overbite, or a crossbite, Invisalign can correct these issues.

The Benefits of Invisalign

If you and the Dentistry by Brand team decide that Invisalign is the right treatment for you, here are some of the benefits that you can look forward to:

• Safety and comfort – The brackets and wires of traditional braces can sometimes cause discomfort by poking the soft tissues in the mouth. Invisalign, however, is crafted with your comfort and safety in mind. The smooth plastic trays will not irritate the gum tissue like braces can.
• Speed – On average, braces take 2 to 3 years of treatment to bring your smile into a straightened position. On the other hand, Invisalign treatment can typically be completed in just 12 to 18 months.
• Discreetness – The clear aligners are virtually undetectable. Unless someone sees you remove your aligners before you eat, drink, or brush your teeth, no one even has to know that you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment.

How Much Does Invisalign Cost?

There are many factors that could influence the cost of your Invisalign treatment, so we can’t give you a cost estimate until we examine your smile at a consultation. Consider all the advantages that Invisalign offers over braces, and it’s easy to see that it’s worth the investment in your smile. Fewer bite issues means less time spent in the dental chair and less money spent on restorative procedures like fillings. Read on to learn more.

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Factors That Affect the Cost of Invisalign

The cost of Invisalign varies greatly from patient to patient based on a few factors: 

• Age – Older patients may need to wear the aligners longer since their tooth roots are more firmly planted in their jaw.
• Complexity – The more severe your orthodontic issues are, the higher your treatment cost will likely be.
• Length of treatment – Longer treatment times usually result in higher costs because they require a greater number of aligners.

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

These days, there are plenty of “do-it-yourself” clear aligner kits that allow you to straighten your pearly whites at home. Some of these systems cost less than half of what Invisalign does. If you’re looking for a quick, inexpensive fix, then Smile Direct Club and the like seem like the obvious winners.

When it comes to dental care, however, cheaper is not necessarily better. In fact, DIY clear aligner kits like Smile Direct Club can be risky, as you’ll receive little or even no supervision from a professional. It can be all too easy to make a mistake in your treatment that will need to be corrected by a dentist or orthodontist anyway. With Invisalign, on the other hand, you’ll have highly accurate aligners and the supervision of our expert dentists. The saved time, peace of mind, and quality results make Invisalign well worth the investment!

Does Dental Insurance Cover Invisalign?

Not every dental insurance plan covers Invisalign, and many of them only offer coverage for traditional orthodontics. But that is not always the case! Our team can help you navigate your insurance policy and find all of the benefits you’re eligible for. We’re even in-network with several popular PPO plans, including Aetna, Cigna, Delta Dental, and MetLife. If you have an FSA account, you could also use that to help fund your care.

Options for Making Invisalign Affordable

If you don’t have insurance, or your plan doesn’t provide enough coverage, don’t worry! At Dentistry by Brand, we have other ways of making your care affordable. For one, we can help you apply for a low-to-no interest loan through CareCredit. They have many flexible payment plans ranging from three to 36 months, so there’s sure to be one that fits your budget. We also have our own in-house savings plan that gives you discounts on a variety of services for one low annual fee.