Invisalign Treatment Prosper & Frisco

Faster Results

You will achieve a new and improved smile in less time than it takes with traditional metal braces. Because of the SmartTrack material and technology used to create your clear aligners, you can expect more precise and predictable movements, allowing you to enjoy a smoother, more comfortable treatment as well as faster results.

Improved Flexibility

If you’re worried you’ll have to give up your favorite foods because of your orthodontic treatment, guess again. Invisalign does not hinder your day-to-day life at all. In fact, you will be instructed to remove your aligners while eating, drinking, and cleaning them. Not only will this simple step give you greater flexibility, but you’ll be able to freely enjoy the foods you love without worrying about spending precious time picking remnants out from between your brackets and wires. Instead, you can simply clean your teeth like normal once you are finished eating.

Easy to Maintain

While you can purchase the Invisalign Cleaning Crystals, you can also opt to use a soft-bristled toothbrush, clear soap, and lukewarm water to keep your aligners clean and free of dried saliva and bacteria. All you need to remember to do is rinse them each time you take them out and put them back in, and you’ll need to clean them every day.

Clear Orthodontic Solution

With Invisalign, you don’t have to worry about donning bulky metal brackets and wires. Instead, you can look forward to a clearer, more subtle method of orthodontic treatment. One of the great benefits of Invisalign in Frisco or Prosper is that your aligners are made of clear plastic, which allows for a more discreet way to straighten your smile. Virtually transparent and invisible to others, you won’t need to worry about anyone else noticing your braces. This can be a welcomed realization for anyone who is self-conscious about the idea of orthodontics.

Less Irritation

Nothing hurts more than soft oral tissues that are irritated by bulky brackets and wires. When wearing traditional braces, these appliances can rub against your gums, lips, cheeks, and tongue, causing oral sores to form. As a result, you’ll need to buy dental wax to place over the metal until your soft tissues toughen up. Fortunately, with Invisalign, the aligners are smooth and fit snugly against your teeth, allowing for a more comfortable treatment and little-to-no irritation.

Crowded Teeth

If teeth sit too close to each other, your toothbrush and floss will have a hard time removing plaque and tartar. As a result, you become more susceptible to serious oral health problems, like tooth decay. Fortunately, Invisalign can move your teeth into their properly aligned positions, ensuring there is adequate space between them in the process. Not only will this make your oral hygiene routine more effective, but it will also improve the alignment of your bite and your self-esteem!

Gaps Between Teeth

Like crowded teeth, gapped teeth can negatively impact your oral health. After all, even a small space can trap bacteria, food particles, and other debris, increasing your risk of periodontal disease, cavities, and the like in the process. With Invisalign aligners, we can work to gradually, gently, and discreetly bring your teeth closer together. One of the best parts is that the average treatment timeline is only 12-18 months too!

Overbite

Invisalign is great for improving all types of bite problems, including overbites. So, if your upper teeth protrude beyond your lower teeth, don’t hesitate to schedule a consultation with us so we can determine if you’re a candidate for Invisalign! If you are, then we will use a custom series of clear aligners to guide your teeth and your bite into proper alignment. The final result will be a smile that’s beautiful, healthy, and functional.

Underbite

Underbites can lead to considerable jaw pain as well as premature wear and tear on certain teeth. So, you can see why it’s important to have it corrected sooner rather than later! Fortunately, clear aligners are often an option in more mild cases. This does sometimes require the use of other orthodontic accessories, like attachments and buttons, but don’t worry – they are nowhere near as noticeable as traditional metal braces.

Crossbite

Like the other bite problems on this list, crossbites can take a serious toll on your self-esteem, your oral health, and your chewing patterns. Also like the other bite problems on this list, Invisalign may be a solution. If that’s the case, then clear aligners and any other orthodontic accessories that are needed will be used to gently guide your bite into proper alignment, improving the health, function, and look of your smile in the process.

Open Bite

Having space in the front or back of your mouth when you bite down may not seem like much of an issue, but it can lead to several serious consequences, including chronic jaw pain. So, don’t put off scheduling a consultation with us. The sooner you meet with Dr. Buchwald, the sooner he can create your custom treatment plan and begin the process of moving your bite into proper alignment.

Factors That Affect the Cost of Invisalign

During your consultation, Dr. Buchwald will take detailed X-rays of your teeth, conduct an oral exam, and determine the complexity of your case. From there, he can decide how many trays are needed, if additional orthodontic accessories need to be added to your treatment plan (like rubber bands), and if he needs to straighten one or both arches of your teeth. Of course, once your clear aligners arrive and life with Invisalign officially begins, another factor will come into play: how well you follow the guidelines. For example, if you consistently don’t wear your aligners for 20+ hours a day, you might fall off-track with your original treatment plan, which will require us to make a new one.

Invisalign vs. DIY Aligners: Which Costs More?

When you compare Invisalign to mail-order aligner companies, the latter is almost always cheaper. Of course, that doesn’t mean it’s better. In fact, many patients have found the opposite to be true since they experienced worsened misalignment and even loose teeth, leading them to file a lawsuit. Even professional organizations, like the American Dental Association, have voiced their distaste for these orthodontic alternatives since they skip crucial steps of the treatment process, including a thorough exam. In short, even though Invisalign requires a higher investment, it’s worth it.

Does Dental Insurance Cover Invisalign?

If your provider deems orthodontic treatment “medically necessary,” then there is a good chance that the answer is yes! Since we welcome many of the nation’s leading dental insurance companies, including Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, and Guardian, we can also help you utilize your available benefits to the fullest! We’ll happily explain your coverage upfront, provide you with an estimate of your out-of-pocket expenses, and file the claims on your behalf so the entire process is as stress-free as possible.

Options for Making Invisalign Affordable

If you don’t have dental insurance, don’t worry – our goal is to help patients with all kinds of budgets! For that reason, we have $0 down payment, interest-free, and $99 monthly payment plans. That way, you don’t have to pay for the entire cost of Invisalign at once. If you want to learn more about this financial solution, just give us a call. We’re here to help make navigating the financial side of your treatment headache-free.

Wearing Your Trays

One steadfast rule with Invisalign is that you need to wear your aligners for 20-22 hours a day. This is important because your teeth won’t move if you don’t wear your trays consistently! The best way to make this goal feasible is to create a solid routine, using the stopwatch on your phone to see where adjustments are needed. After a few weeks, wearing your aligners for 20+ hours a day will be second nature.

Cleaning Your Aligners

When you take your aligners out of the package, they will be in pristine condition. If you don’t care for them properly, however, they will start to yellow or warp. The good news is that cleaning them only takes a few minutes each day and doesn’t require any special cleaners. In addition to rinsing them with cool water each time you take them out, gently clean the surface with a soft-bristled toothbrush after each meal. If needed, you can also use a clear, mild dishwashing liquid or the cleaning crystals that came in your welcome kit.

Eating & Drinking

Although there aren’t any dietary restrictions with Invisalign, there are some things you need to keep in mind when it comes to eating and drinking. The first is that you need to remove your trays beforehand (except when drinking unflavored water). The second is that added sugar should be kept to a minimum to help keep your teeth and gums healthy throughout your teeth-straightening journey. The third is that you should put your aligners in their designated case when you take them out, not a napkin (this is one of the easiest ways to lose them).

Losing a Tray

Even if you take the necessary precautions to care for your aligners the majority of the time, you might look down and realize that they aren’t where you thought they were. If that happens, retrace your steps as best you can, taking the time to look in “random” places like the pockets of the pants you were wearing earlier. If you can’t find them anywhere, then call us so we can determine what the next best steps are.

Routine Check-Ins

At your initial appointment, we will give you several sets of aligners so that you can progress through some of your treatment plan at home. Every 6-8 weeks, you’ll come back to our office so we can take new scans and see how your teeth are moving. If you’ve been consistently wearing your aligners, then there’s a good chance that you’ll be on-track with your treatment plan and ready for your next batch of trays. Of course, if your teeth aren’t moving as anticipated, then we will need to make the necessary adjustments to your treatment plan.