Invisalign treatment in Belmont, MA typically costs between $3,000-$8,000. The price includes your alignment trays and a limited number of replacement trays. It also includes all appointments during your treatment. The final cost will depend upon the number of trays you need, the complexity of the orthodontic condition to be corrected, and the duration of your treatment. Invisalign is typically more expensive than traditional metal braces, but less costly than clear bracket braces. Financing for Invisalign may be available through CareCredit or Compassionate Finance. Dental insurance may also provide coverage for Invisalign.
Reasons to Consider Invisalign Treatment
Studies have shown that crooked teeth can lead to diminished self-esteem. This is especially true in teens and young adults. Fortunately, Invisalign offers a discreet way to correct these problems, helping patients to feel less self-conscious about their smiles.
To date, millions of teens and adults have corrected cosmetic issues including:
- Spaces between teeth (gapped teeth)
- Protruding teeth (overbite)
- Crowded or overlapping teeth
- Crooked and slanted teeth
- Underbite
- Open bite
- Crossbite
Although Invisalign is often deemed a cosmetic dental treatment, it is also used to improve the function of your jaw and to prevent oral health problems such as:
- Development of TMJ due to misaligned bite
- Excessive wear and tear on the teeth from a misaligned bite
- Tooth decay due to crowded or overlapping teeth
- Teeth grinding (bruxism)
- Gum disease due to crowded or overlapping teeth
What to Expect If You Plan to Get Invisalign
If you or your teen is considering Invisalign, it’s helpful to know what to expect. Here’s what the process will entail:
- Meet with Your Dentist to Confirm Invisalign is a Suitable Treatment
- Have Painless Digital Images and Scans Taken
- View a Rendering of What Your Smile Will Look Like Once You’ve Completed Treatment
- Begin Your Treatment
- Follow Up With Your Dentist Throughout Your Treatment
- Show Off Your New Smile
Patients will begin wearing their Invisalign trays once they arrive from the lab. Patients must wear their removable trays for at least 20 hours per day. After a few weeks, you will graduate to the next set of aligner trays.
As you wear your trays, your teeth will begin shifting into their new positions. Most patients begin to notice changes to their smile within just a few weeks. Periodically throughout your treatment, you’ll return to the dentist for follow-up appointments so that your dentist can confirm your treatment is progressing as it should.
By the time you finish wearing your last set of alignment trays, your teeth and bite will be properly aligned. After treatment, you will need to wear a retainer most of the time to prevent your teeth from shifting. Gradually you will be able to wear your retainer less frequently, and eventually only while you sleep.
Get Started with Invisalign in Belmont, MA
At Belmont Family Dentistry, our doctors provide Invisalign for teens and adults. As a technologically advanced digital dental practice, Belmont Family Dentistry accepts dental insurance, CareCredit, Compassionate Finance, and all major credit cards. To book an appointment, call 617-484-1760, or book your appointment online. Belmont Family Dentistry begins seeing patients at 7:00 am Monday-Thursday.