Invisalign – Fort Worth, TX
The Discreet Way
To Straighten Smiles
Do you have orthodontic problems like crooked and crowded teeth or a misaligned bite? Instead of having to undergo years of traditional treatment with metal braces, you can choose a more comfortable, completely customized, and discreet option, called Invisalign. Using customized clear, plastic aligners, Invisalign will shift your teeth into their ideal alignment in less time than the average traditional braces treatment. To start your journey towards an aligned and beautiful smile, contact our dental office today to schedule a consultation and learn whether Invisalign from our Fort Worth, TX cosmetic dentist is right for you.
Why Choose Harris Parkway Dental Care for Invisalign?
-
Great For
Teens & Adults -
Custom-Tailored
Orthodontic Treatment -
Virtually Unnoticeable
Clear Aligners
How Does Invisalign Work?
Invisalign treatment uses aligners that are crafted from an FDA-approved, BPA-free, clear plastic to place a strategically-determined amount of pressure on your teeth. This shifts them into their ideal positions. Every six to eight weeks, you’ll revisit our dental office for a quick progress check and to pick up the next series of trays in your treatment. Once the process is complete, we’ll provide you with your retainer options and directions on how often you should use it to maintain your hard-earned results.
Who Can Invisalign Help?
If you’re interested in Invisalign, there’s good news: this discreet orthodontic treatment is suitable for a wide range of patients. In fact, it’s helped millions and millions of people around the world over the last two decades! To find out if you’re a candidate, you should schedule a consultation with our Fort Worth dental team. In the meantime, you can read on to learn about the common issues clear aligners can correct.
Crowded Teeth
Are one or more of your teeth tilted out of alignment? Do your teeth crowd together because there isn’t enough space in your mouth? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, then don’t hesitate to get in touch with us – you could be a candidate for Invisalign! If you are, we will create a custom treatment plan and design a series of clear aligners to gradually (and gently) guide your teeth from where they are now to where they should be. The final result will be a gorgeous and healthy smile.
Gaps Between Teeth
Gapped teeth are another common orthodontic problem, and they are often a bit of a pain for image-conscious teens and adults. Fortunately, Invisalign has proven to be effective at closing the gaps! The entire process starts with a consultation at our office, which is when we will determine if you’re a candidate for Invisalign. If the answer is “yes,” then we will move your teeth into their properly aligned positions with virtually undetectable trays, ensuring no unwanted attention is drawn to your smile.
Overbite
Simply put, if your bite isn’t aligned properly, you can run into several issues, including chronic jaw pain and trouble chewing properly. If you have an overbite (which is when your upper teeth protrude considerably beyond your lower teeth), you may also experience trouble enunciating clearly and low self-esteem, which we want to prevent. So, don’t hesitate to schedule a consultation with our Fort Worth dental team to learn all about your treatment options, including Invisalign!
Underbite
What if your lower teeth sit in front of your upper teeth? This bite problem is known as an underbite. Unfortunately, it places immense pressure on your jaw, which is why chronic pain, TMJ dysfunction, and trouble chewing are quite common. Moving your teeth and bite into their proper positions can sometimes be done with Invisalign clear aligners as well as other orthodontic accessories, like buttons and rubber bands. So, don’t automatically assume that your only choice is metal braces!
Crossbite
Crossbites are when some of the patients’ lower teeth sit in front of their upper teeth and vice versa. Like underbites, mild and moderate cases of this bite problem can often be corrected with Invisalign, so it’s definitely worth setting aside some time to come in for a consultation. From there, we can determine if you’re a candidate and, if you are, start the process of improving the look, health, and function of your smile with clear aligners!
Open Bite
An open bite is when there is a space in your mouth – whether in the front or the back – when you bite down. This might not seem like an issue at first, but it can lead to premature wear and tear as well as difficulty chewing properly. So, it’s best to have it fixed sooner rather than later. Fortunately, Invisalign might be an option!
Benefits of Invisalign
Invisalign is a popular orthodontic treatment choice among both teens and adults because it offers a variety of unique benefits that set it apart from traditional braces. Want to learn what they are? Then keep reading!
Customized Aligners for Enhanced Comfort
One drawback of traditional braces is that the metal brackets and wires can result in some soft tissue irritation. Invisalign aligners, on the other hand, are custom-made to fit every contour of your mouth. Plus, they are crafted from high-quality, low-profile, and smooth plastic, which makes them more comfortable as well. Simply put, your journey to a straight smile won’t just be clear; it will be pain-free!
Continue Eating What You Like
Whole apples, popcorn, tortilla chips, and other crunchy foods need to be avoided with traditional braces. For many patients, this isn’t much of an issue… until they go grocery shopping or go out to eat with friends. Fortunately, Invisalign doesn’t have any dietary restrictions; the aligners are removable! Simply take them out, store them properly, and eat all of your favorite foods like you normally would.
Better Oral Hygiene Throughout Treatment
When metal brackets are bonded to your teeth and archwires are securely in place, brushing and flossing is a bit more cumbersome. That’s why patients with traditional braces often invest in special oral hygiene products, like interproximal toothbrushes. That’s not necessary with Invisalign because the aligners are removable! As a result, you can brush, floss, and rinse with mouthwash without the hassle.
Faster Average Treatment Time
Oftentimes, traditional braces take 2-3 years. Invisalign, on the other hand, has an average treatment timeline of only 12-18 months! So, there’s a good chance that the road to a straight smile will be faster with clear aligners. The best way to find out is to schedule a consultation with our Fort Worth dental team. We can provide you with an estimate once we know a bit more about your case.
Quick Follow-Up Appointments
Are you a busy student? Are you a parent with a jam-packed schedule? Are you a professional with a demanding job? If so, you’ll be happy to hear that the check-in visits with Invisalign are usually only 15 minutes or so. Plus, they are more spaced out. While traditional braces require adjustment appointments every four weeks, Invisalign check-in visits are every 6-8 weeks.
Discreet Aligners
Finally, one of the biggest perks of Invisalign is the fact that the aligners are see-through. That combined with the fact that they are custom-made for each patient makes them virtually undetectable. So, if you want to straighten your teeth and align your bite without drawing unwanted attention to your smile, Invisalign is the solution you’ve been looking for!
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about how Invisalign can help you, schedule a consultation with Dr. Vasquez today!
Understanding the Cost of Invisalign
Invisalign treatment is custom-tailored to meet the needs of each individual patient. That means that there’s no singular price tag attached to the process. In order to determine how many series of trays you need and develop a treatment plan for you, we’ll need to first examine your mouth and take digital X-rays of your smile. This will allow us to determine whether you’re a good candidate and provide you with details about the process, such as how long it will take and the cost. In the meantime, you can learn more about the price by reading on!
Factors That Affect the Cost of Invisalign
As you know, each treatment plan is customized to the patient’s unique dental needs. If you’re wondering what factors we need to consider in the process, it starts with assessing the complexity of your case and extends to determining how many aligners are needed. Of course, there are other things that will contribute to the cost of Invisalign, including how well you follow the treatment guidelines. If you don’t (like you only wear your aligners for 15 hours a day instead of 22), then you’ll fall off-track with your treatment plan, requiring a new one to be made.
Invisalign vs. Smile Direct Club™: Which Costs More?
Almost always, mail-order aligner companies cost less than Invisalign. However, there’s a reason why: they don’t offer the same level of quality. While Invisalign starts with a thorough, comprehensive exam, mail-order aligner companies skip this step entirely. While Invisalign requires detailed impressions to be taken, mail-order aligner companies ask their patients to take DIY ones. While Invisalign has more than 12 million happy patients around the world, mail-order aligner companies are being sued because patients have experienced worsened misalignment and even serious dental emergencies.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Invisalign?
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. While some dental plans don’t cover orthodontic treatment at all, others cover upwards of 50% of the cost! So, it’s a good idea to read through the fine print or call the helpline on your paperwork to better understand your benefits. Of course, you’re always welcome to bring any questions you have about the price to our team as well; we are in-network with some dental insurance companies and welcome out-of-network providers too!
Options for Making Invisalign Affordable
At Harris Parkway Dental Care, we offer our patients several financial solutions – from dental insurance and flexible financing to our very own membership plan. We also extend periodic specials, including $500 off Invisalign! So, it’s safe to say that there are multiple ways you can save with us. If you are interested in learning more about any of the financial options we mentioned, then don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Fort Worth dental team so we can help.
Invisalign Teen
Being a teenager can be stressful enough without the additional challenges of traditional braces. That’s why at Harris Parkway Dental Care we offer Invisalign Teen. Invisalign aligners have been proven to help create beautiful smiles in less time and with less hassle than wire braces. Your teen will have zero dietary restrictions, easier-to-clean equipment, and because Invisalign aligners are clear, a more discreet treatment.
How is Invisalign Teen Different?
Sometimes teens need a little extra help staying focused. With Invisalign teen, your child’s aligners come with little blue dots called “compliance dots” that fade away with use to let them know they’ve worn their aligners long enough to advance to the next set.
The process of getting Invisalign teen is similar to that of traditional Invisalign. First, you’ll have a consultation with Dr. Zahawi or Dr. Vazquez where your teen will get 3D digital scans of their mouth to model their aligners.
Once their aligners arrive, your teen will wear them for 22 hours a day, swapping them out about every two weeks, depending on their individual treatment plan. They will then need to return to Harris Parkway Dental Care every six to eight weeks for routine check-ins.
Finally, there’s no need to worry about your teen losing or breaking an aligner, as Invisalign Teen comes with unlimited replacement aligners for the duration of their treatment.
Is Invisalign Right for Your Teen?
Like any treatment program, Invisalign Teen requires good compliance with the treatment plan from Dr. Zahawi and Dr. Vazquez, so it is best for teens who are more responsible and mature.
If your teen is at all image conscious, the discreet Invisalign Teen aligners are clear and thus very discreet, making your teen more likely to wear them as prescribed. This program is an excellent option for teens who have a lower pain threshold, as most patients find Invisalign Teen much more comfortable than traditional braces.
Invisalign Teen may not be an ideal fit for teens with more complex orthodontic issues such as a severe bite alignment.
To determine the best orthodontic treatment options for your teen, schedule a consultation with Dr. Vazquez or Dr. Zahawi for more information.
The Benefits of Invisalign Teen
There are many benefits to Invisalign Teen over traditional braces, including
- Easy removability for teens who need to wear a mouthguard for sports, or who must take off their aligners for band.
- Discreet appearance helps teens feel less awkward or self-conscious when socializing, and for big events such as yearbook photos, school dances, and social media posting.
- Better oral health due to easier cleaning of their teeth, gums, and aligners.
- Shorter check-ups with Dr. Zahawi or Dr. Vazquez mean less time away from important things like school, extracurricular activities, and afterschool jobs.
Invisalign FAQs
Would you like to discreetly straighten your teeth? Our team at Harris Parkway Dental Care would love to help you achieve your smile goals! If you have a specific question you would like answered before committing to Invisalign, we encourage you to contact our office to schedule a consultation with our fantastic staff. If you would simply like a bit more information before reaching out, then read on for the answers to a few frequently asked questions.
Do Invisalign Trays Make It Hard to Speak Clearly?
Invisalign’s clear, virtually undetectable aligners allow you to fix crooked, crowded, or gapped teeth without calling attention to your treatment. But will it affect your speech in the process? Although the aligners are custom-made to your unique smile, you may experience a slight lisp as your lips and tongue adjust. However, this typically only lasts a short period, and many patients can enunciate clearly from the beginning!
How Should I Care for My Invisalign Aligners?
To prevent your aligners from becoming stained or warped, it is important to care for them properly. Fortunately, you can easily do so by following the below best practices:
- Brush your trays after every meal with special cleaning products and lukewarm water.
- Don’t eat or drink with your aligners in (with the exception of water).
- Store your trays in a protective case during meals to prevent them from accidentally being thrown away.
- Handle them with care when taking them in and out of your mouth to avoid cracks and chips.
What Happens If I Lose My Invisalign Trays?
If you lose your trays, do your best not to panic. Instead, give us a call right away so we can determine the next best steps to preserve your progress without significantly lengthening your timeline. If you recently transitioned to a new phase, we may recommend using your previous aligners in the meantime. On the other hand, if you are almost done with the lost set, then it may be appropriate to begin the next phase of treatment a bit early. However, most of the time, a replacement set will need to be made, so make sure to notify us as soon as you realize they’re missing.
How Can I Be Sure That Invisalign Will Work?
Taking the leap with Invisalign can seem scary at first, but it is important to remember that their clear aligners have helped over 8 million patients achieve straight, healthy, beautiful smiles. Plus, they have been clinically tested and researched for over two decades and currently hold an impressive 96% satisfaction rating! So, you can have peace of mind knowing that you have a licensed professional supervising your treatment with one of the safest and most reliable teeth-straightening solutions available.
If crooked, crowded, or gapped teeth are hindering your ability to smile confidently, then it is time to find out if Invisalign is right for you! Take the next step toward achieving your smile goals by contacting our office for a consultation.