Invisalign – Irving, TX

Crowded Teeth

Having crowded and clustered teeth doesn’t just make your smile appear clunky. This issue can also make it difficult to effectively clear food particles and plaque from your pearly whites. As a result, you’re more likely to experience many common oral health issues, like tooth decay and gum disease. If you have a tooth that’s rotated or protruding from the others, you also have a heightened risk of an oral health emergency because it can take the brunt of the impact if there’s trauma to your mouth. Invisalign can shift your teeth into their ideal positions, making it easier to brush and floss them.

Gaps Between Teeth

Some patients have gaps between their teeth that make them feel unattractive or cause them to become self-conscious of their smile. Not to mention, having gaping spaces in your mouth can provide harmful oral substances like food particles with a good hiding place. Invisalign aligners can close gaps and make it easier to prevent cavity formation.

Bite Alignment

From chronic jaw pain to feelings of inadequacy in social gatherings, a misaligned bite can wreak havoc on your oral, mental and, overall wellbeing. Bite issues like overbite, underbite, and crossbite can cause a host of problems, including chronic jaw pain and excessive wear the teeth, which causes sensitivity and a higher risk of damage. Thankfully, traditional braces aren’t the only orthodontic treatment that can address bite issues. Invisalign (usually paired with elastics) can help realign both your teeth and your jaws to form a more comfortable, even smile.

Factors That Affect the Cost of Invisalign

Every patient’s needs are different, which is why the price of Invisalign can vary. Here are three important factors that can affect the cost of your treatment:

1. Treating One or Two Arches. Sometimes, patients only need to straighten one arch of their teeth, which requires fewer aligners and a shorter treatment period.
2. Complexity of Orthodontic Problems. More complex orthodontic issues, like bite misalignment, can take more aligners to correct.
3. Length of the Treatment. Longer treatments typically require more aligners, which will result in a higher cost.

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

Today, other orthodontic treatment options are available, like Smile Direct Club, which can make it hard to determine which solution to use. Even though mail-in aligner treatment options like this typically have a lower cost compared to Invisalign, it’s important to consider the quality of care you’re receiving. These DIY-esque options may help you save, but there’s little to no oversight by a dental professional throughout it, which could lead to failed treatment or complications that cost even more to fix. So, although Smile Direct Club may be cheaper, it’s not necessarily the better option.

Does Dental Insurance Cover Invisalign?

If you’re concerned about the cost of Invisalign treatment, you’ll be pleased to know that Dr. Hirji accepts all PPOs, Medicaid, and CHIP. Some dental insurance plans include benefits that cover orthodontic treatments, although it’s a good idea to double-check with your specific provider beforehand. If you need help learning about whether Invisalign is covered through your insurance, our team of dental professionals will be more than happy to help you find out. We also process and file all necessary claims and paperwork to make sure your insurance benefits are maximized.

Options for Making Invisalign Affordable

Our team at Daily Smiles MacArthur is dedicated to making high-quality dental care accessible, which is why we offer affordable payment options for patients getting a treatment that isn’t covered by their dental insurance (or they don’t have dental insurance). Through CareCredit, we’re able to offer flexible monthly payment plans at little-to-no interest that fit a wide variety of budgets. To learn more, please reach out to our team.

Are Invisalign Aligners Uncomfortable to Wear?

Traditional braces are made from metal, which can stab and cut the inside of your cheeks and lips, causing uncomfortable irritation and wounds. With Invisalign aligners, you won’t have to worry about any of this, because they’re crafted from a smooth, clear plastic.

Even though treatment is virtually discomfort-free, some patients do report feeling slight tenderness when they switch over to the next series of aligners in their treatment. Fortunately, this can easily be remedied with over-the-counter pain medication such as ibuprofen. You can also switch your trays at night so you can sleep through a majority of the adjustment period.

How Often Will I Need to Come In for Checkups During My Invisalign Treatment?

Depending on your treatment plan, we typically have patients visit us every six to eight weeks throughout the process for a quick, 15 to 30-minute progress check. This is to make sure that your mouth remains healthy over the course of the process and to make sure that you remain on-track with your timeline. During your appointment, we’ll also provide you with the next sets of aligners in your series.

How Do I Clean My Invisalign Aligners?

Cleaning Invisalign aligners is a relatively easy process, all you need to do is follow these tips:

• Rinse your aligners before every time you put them in your mouth.
• Brush and floss your teeth after each time you eat.
• Soak your aligners in a 50/50 mixture of water and vinegar for 15 minutes to sanitize them.
• Brush your trays using a soft-bristled brush and clear antibacterial soap to regularly remove plaque and food debris.

Regularly cleaning your aligners is important and can help you avoid developing oral health problems over the course of your treatment. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team of professionals.