Invisalign® Treatment – What Is It? How Does It Work?

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Get Started Today! 3 Simple Steps!

Free Consultation With Your Doctor

Set up your free consultation with our certified Invisalign providers to see if you are a candidate. Get a sneak peek at your future smile. Ask us how!

Review Customized Treatment Plan

Your doctor is here to help in your smile transformation. They will answer your questions, and check in with face-to-face appointments. You will begin wearing your removable aligners, which allow for your routine to stay uninterrupted.

Smile With Confidence!

Enjoy your new smile with confidence while continuing to wear your nighttime retainer. This helps keep your smile in line.

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Before and After Invisalign® Treatment

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Treatment As Low As $99/Month

* Prices may not include final retainers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Invisalign® is a custom-made set of clear removable aligners which are comfortable and visually pleasing, as compared to traditional braces, to gradually straighten your teeth. If you are looking to straighten your teeth using the latest technology, Invisalign is your best choice.

Both adults and teens can benefit from Invisalign® treatment. Are you looking for a virtually invisible method to improve your smile? Nearly all common teeth-straightening and bite issues, from simple to complex can be addressed without interrupting your busy life.

You will start with a Free consultation with your doctor who will evaluate your smile to create a custom digital step-by-step treatment plan. After your approval is received, your custom aligners will be created. Treatment times vary, but you will wear each set of aligners for 20 to 22 hours a day, changing to a new set of aligners every 1 to 2 weeks, as directed by your doctor. Your new smile is achieved by each set of aligners gently and gradually shifting your teeth into place.

Many times, the cost of treatment is similar to the cost of braces, and is based on how many aligners you need and how complex your treatment is. Our office can help you determine if your insurance will cover all or some of the cost. We also have several financing options to make treatment affordable for you.

Invisalign® comes with clear and nearly invisible aligners, this is a great treatment to straighten your teeth without feeling self-conscious as compared to traditional braces. Over 12 million people(1), including more than 3 million teens, have used Invisalign clear aligners to transform their smiles. (1) Data on file at Align Technology, as of February 2, 2022.

Invisalign clear aligners can treat nearly all common teeth-straightening issues, from simple to complex. Talk with your doctor about the dental work you've had done, including veneers, crowns, bridges, and other orthodontia. They will evaluate your individual needs.

Invisalign®, the Invisalign logo, and iTero®, among others, are trademarks and/ or service marks of Align Technology, Inc. or one of its subsidiaries or affiliated companies and may be registered in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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