Dentist in Vintage Park Maximizes Dental Insurance for Invisalign

Are gapped or crooked teeth causing you to feel insecure about your appearance? Now, you can get the straight smile you want without brackets and wires. Invisalign has become the preferred orthodontic system among teens and adults because it is virtually invisible. It offers several advantages over traditional braces. Although you have heard about its benefits, you are concerned about the cost. Do not worry. Your dentist in Vintage Park offers many options to keep your new smile affordable.

Invisalign vs. Traditional Braces

Traditional braces use a system of brackets and wires to pull your teeth into alignment. They are effective for correcting complex bite and alignment issues, but they are very noticeable and come with several disadvantages. Often, you are required to wear them for several years. During this time, you will have frequent dental appointments, dietary restrictions, and a longer oral hygiene routine.

Invisalign saves you the headache and hassle of traditional braces using clear, removable plastic aligners. Your dentist takes impressions of your mouth to create a series of aligners that are worn over your teeth to move them into position. You must wear them for at least 22 hours per day, only removing them when eating, drinking, or caring for your teeth. You wear each aligner in the series for about 1 week. On average, it takes about 12 months to finish the series.

Benefits of Invisalign

Invisalign is an FDA-approved treatment that uses transparent BPA-free plastic. This allows the aligners to be virtually undetectable. Since they are not attached to your teeth, you will enjoy a restriction-free treatment and many added benefits:

• Confidence using a discreet treatment.
• No dietary restrictions.
• Comfortable fit.
• Less visits to the dentist’s office.
• Easy oral hygiene and care.
• Quick, lasting results.

Can I Use My Dental Insurance for Invisalign?

The average cost of Invisalign is about $3,000 to $4,800; however, the amount you pay is based on several factors. There is no set price for the treatment because it is determined by your individual needs, such as the number of aligners.

In the past, dental insurance rarely covered the cost of Invisalign. Now, more policies are covering a portion of the treatment. In 2018, several major PPO insurance plans covered as much as 25% to 50% of Invisalign. You will need to review your policy to see if it is covered under your benefits.

To pay for any remaining balance, many dentists accept third-party financing with CareCredit to keep your new smile affordable.

Get a Straight Smile Today!

Now, you can get the straight smile you want with the clear choice in orthodontics. Ask your dentist about the benefits of Invisalign today!

About Dr. Darrick Castleberry

Dr. Darrick Castleberry provides exceptional dental care to the community. Besides general services, he also offers areas of specialty, like Invisalign. He has extensive training and qualifications in cosmetic dentistry to give you a flawless smile. If you are ready to correct your bite and alignment concerns, contact our office today to schedule your consultation for Invisalign.