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Trays You Can’t See, Results You Can
For a long time, straightening your teeth meant bulky, uncomfortable brackets, and while braces have come a long way in recent years, there are still plenty of people who aren’t fans of them. If you’re one of them, you might feel like you’re resigned to living with crooked teeth.
Thankfully, if you live near Burke, VA, that’s no longer the case. With clear aligners from the team here at Alpine Dental, you can use invisible trays to get very visible results. Give us a call today and Dr. Ashraghi will be happy to talk with you about what clear aligners can do for you.
WHY CHOOSE Alpine Dental FOR CLEAR ALIGNERS?
Expert Dentist With 20+ Years Experience in Her Field
Robust Insurance and Financing Options
Dedicated Dental Staff Attentive to Our Patients’ Needs
How Clear Aligners Work
Much like traditional braces, clear aligners work by applying constant pressure to the teeth, gently nudging them into their ideal position. You’ll be given a set of progressively tighter plastic trays, which over time will be able to move your smile into alignment.
Unlike traditional braces, these trays can be taken on and off for cleaning. However, to see results you’ll need to wear them for around 22 hours a day. You’ll wear each set of trays that you’re given for 14 days, before they’ll be replaced with a tighter tray. After your treatment, you should be able to get the perfectly straight smile you’ve always wanted.
Indications for Clear Aligners
While clear aligners are incredible, they aren’t ideal for everything. They’re best suited to dealing with mild to moderate malocclusion—in the case of severe misalignment or severe bite problems, regular braces may be better. Of course, that’s a call we’ll be able to make when we meet you in person.
If you have any of the following, clear aligners may be able to help you:
Crowded Teeth
Crowded or crooked teeth can negatively impact the appearance of your smile and make your teeth harder to clean, which makes them both an oral health and cosmetic issue. Clear aligners can gently guide the teeth apart, giving you a much straighter smile.
Gaps Between Teeth
Diastema, or gaps between the teeth, aren’t necessarily a health problem. However, they drastically change the way that you look to others, which makes them something that many patients are eager to fix. Clear aligners are excellent at pushing the teeth together, erasing any gaps that may be impacting your appearance.
Bite Alignment
An overbite or underbite can seriously impact both the look and feel of your teeth, and they’re heavily associated with jaw pain if they’re left untreated. With the help of attachments that draw the upper and lower jaw together, clear aligners can be used to remedy mild bite issues.
The Benefits of Clear Aligners
Clear aligners have several major benefits when compared to traditional braces, which has made them incredibly desirable for all kinds of patients. They’re also removable, which eliminates the need for dietary restrictions and makes cleaning much easier.
In many cases clear aligners can also be much nicer to wear than traditional braces. Brackets and wires typically take some getting used to before they feel comfortable, while clear aligners are typically low-profile and sleek. This makes the initial stages of wearing them much more pleasant.
Understanding the Cost of Clear Aligners
Straightening your smile with Clear Aligners can take a matter of months. Naturally, before committing to such a process, you will first want to have an accurate idea of what the cost will look like. The amount you end up paying for Clear Aligners depends on a number of factors; as such, creating a reliable estimate requires a thorough examination of your mouth and careful consideration of your circumstances. You can count on our team to address any questions or concerns you might have about the cost of clear aligners.
Factors That Affect the Cost of Clear Aligners
First of all, there’s the number of aligners to consider. Patients with more advanced orthodontic issues will likely require a higher number of aligners in order to make the necessary changes. The more aligners involved with your treatment, the more you can expect to pay.
On top of that, there’s the question of whether your treatment will involve one or both arches. Patients who only need to have a single arch straightened can usually expect to pay less for clear aligners.
Finally, patient compliance can make a difference. If you end up breaking or losing one of your aligners before you’re done with it, odds are that you will have to pay for a new one.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Clear Aligners?
Some dental insurance plans will indeed pay for clear aligners, classifying them as an orthodontic treatment. Not every plan is the same, though; it’s always best to double-check your benefits so that you know for sure whether a given treatment is included. It’s also important to take note of other factors that could affect the amount your insurance company is willing to pay, such as your annual maximum. Our team can assist you if you need help understanding your insurance policy.
Options for Making Clear Aligners Affordable
How can you pay for clear aligners if you don’t have dental insurance? Our team can offer a potential solution: in-office financing. With this option, instead of having to pay the full cost of your treatment all at once, you can divide it up into more manageable installments. This allows you to pay for your care in a budget-friendly way.
Additionally, we’re currently offering free Clear Aligners consultations for our patients. Thanks to this deal, you can find out whether Clear Aligners is right for you without having to worry about paying for the initial visit.
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What Our Patients Are Saying
Really happy with the care I received at this practice! Dr. Ashraghi is very knowledgeable about her craft and precise in her clinical diagnosis and treatment. I didn't need any numbing for a recent procedure thanks to her incredible hand skills. Would 100% recommend this place to anyone looking for a passionate and skilled dentist!
Nicki H.
I over the years we’ve had different dentists, some good and some okay, but this one is the best . They provide an outstanding service, they work with your schedule, they are not crazy with any fees, and they make sure you don’t miss your appointment (they email you in advance, then they text you and give you a courtesy call the day before). We are super happy with this dental clinic and with the doctor, she is so nice .
Cobar F.
Dr. Ashraghi and staff are lovely! It’s nerve racking to go the dentist but it’s such a welcoming environment, tbe whole team put you at ease. Dr. Ashraghi prioritizes pain management. I had tough dental work done but not once did I experience pain in the process.
Jeanne P.
I had great experiences with dental hygiene, Suri, She is very professional and knowledgeable and caring. I enjoyed having her as my dental hygienist. Dr. Ashraghi is amazing dentist. the best dentist I ever had. I highly recommend their office for dental treatment.
Ala Z.
100% recommend. I needed extensive dental work done by a dentist I could trust and who cares. Dr. Ashraghi is the best! I was fortunate to find her. Very experienced. She put together a solid treatment plan that worked for me. She was incredibly patient in answering all of my questions. Now, I can truly smile. I feel decades younger and my friends and family agree!
mike d.
