ClearCorrect – Midland, TX

How ClearCorrect Works

Similar to traditional braces, ClearCorrect aligners are designed to gradually move your teeth into their more ideal positions through precise pressure. However, it doesn’t involve any metal wires or brackets to do this. Instead, our team will provide you with a series of custom-made, smooth plastic trays that are also incredibly transparent. You’ll be required to wear these aligners for 20-22 hours every day, except for when you’re eating or cleaning your teeth. You’ll then switch out to your next pair of trays after a few weeks and repeat this process until you accomplish your desired results.

Indications for ClearCorrect

Here are some of the most common orthodontic problems ClearCorrect can address:

Crowded Teeth

If your teeth are too close together or become pushed against each other, it can result in crooked and crowded teeth. On top of being noticeable, this issue can also make your teeth cleaning routine difficult to perform, as you won’t be able to reach every crevice of your smile. This can make your teeth and gums vulnerable to bacteria and complications, such as cavities and infection. With ClearCorrect, you can make it easier to maintain a clean and healthy smile.

Gaps Between Teeth

Teeth that are too far apart can easily accumulate debris, food particles, and bacteria, which makes it simpler for plaque and tartar to form. Your smile can also be at risk of damage, as your pearly whites won’t be close enough to support each other. ClearCorrect can be the answer to minimize these risks.

Bite Alignment

Having minor bite misalignment—whether it’s an open bite, overbite, underbite, or crossbite—can make it more likely for your enamel to wear down quicker over time. This can also make eating and chewing food more difficult to do. Straightening your teeth with ClearCorrect can help make your daily oral habits much easier in the long run.

The Benefits of ClearCorrect

Between traditional braces and ClearCorrect, you can expect to appreciate numerous advantages with the latter treatment, including:

• Reduced gum and soft tissue irritation with the plastic material.
• Easier teeth cleaning routine and clear aligner maintenance.
• No dietary restrictions due to the removable trays.
• Improved confidence during the orthodontic process.
• Faster treatment time than traditional braces, on average.

Understanding the Cost of ClearCorrect

Since every patient’s smile is unique, you won’t expect to pay a set fee for ClearCorrect. The only way to determine a more precise cost estimate for your treatment is to undergo an initial consultation with Dr. Boyles. We’ll look over your oral health, discuss your smile goals, and provide you with a more accurate price approximation after we’ve put together a treatment plan. However, know that regardless of the cost, we are willing to work with you and find an affordable method of payment.

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Factors That Affect the Cost of ClearCorrect

The cost of ClearCorrect can typically be influenced by factors like the type(s) of misalignment you have because some kinds are easier or faster to treat than others. In addition, the severity of your orthodontic situation and how well you adhere to the treatment instructions also contribute to the cost. If, for example, you don’t stick to your plan or wear the aligners as much as you should every day, you will most likely need additional aligners, which means a higher price.

 

ClearCorrect vs. Mail-In Aligners: Which Costs More?

Perhaps at first glance, an alternative that requires taking your own impressions and mailing them in may seem attractive because of the difference in price. However, those solutions can come with costly risks. For instance, if you don’t take the impressions perfectly, your treatment plan can be flawed from the beginning, and no trained professional monitors your progress or makes sure things are going smoothly. Should anything need to be changed or adjusted, you’ll have to deal with customer service, which is always a nightmare. Ultimately, you could end up with imperfect results, making your mail-in treatment pointless or ineffective. It’s simply smarter to opt for ClearCorrect from the beginning and know that you’ll love how your teeth turn out.

 

Does Dental Insurance Cover ClearCorrect?

In the past, many dental insurance benefits didn’t apply to clear aligners; however, that has changed in recent years. A lot of plans include orthodontic treatment through clear aligners like ClearCorrect. Our team can verify if your dental insurance can cover some of the cost, and you might explore alternative financing options like CareCredit and ALPHAEON CREDIT to help keep your out-of-pocket portion within your budget! Rather than pay the entire amount at all once, you can pay over multiple months, which is typically easier to manage financially.

Zima Pods

Although the ClearCorrect aligners are worn only for a week or two at a time, dangerous plaque can easily accumulate on them. Every day, you should gently brush them, but microscopic bacteria can still remain, especially in deep crevices. As a result, the tainted aligners can lead to oral infections, cavities, or discoloration of the plastic. To better protect your smile from harm during treatment, Zima Pods deep clean your aligners through 42,000 hz ultrasonic waves. These waves create tiny bubbles that lift attached bacteria from the aligners without damaging the plastic. If you want your aligners and your smile to stay in excellent condition throughout ClearCorrect treatment, you should consider taking advantage of Zima Pods.