Invisalign
Everyone wants straighter teeth, but the discomfort and unsightliness of braces make many patients hesitant about orthodontic treatment.
At Cosmetic Dentistry of Knoxville in Knoxville, TN, our dentists coordinate Invisalign® treatment to discreetly straighten smiles.
Why do so many teens and adults prefer Invisalign to braces?
Choose Cosmetic Dentistry of Knoxville for Your Invisalign Treatment
At our dental practice in Knoxville, TN, Drs. Ruth Bailey and Kasey Sliger use sophisticated technology and innovative methods to give our patients the healthy, confident smiles they've always wanted.
Invisalign is one of our most popular treatments. Our dentists have helped numerous patients achieve straighter smiles, improved oral health, and renewed confidence with this discreet approach to orthodontics.
If you are curious about Invisalign treatment, schedule a consultation with our experienced, board-certified dentists today. You can request a consultation by filling out our online form or calling:
(865) 588-1294
Straighten Your Smile with Invisalign
Invisalign® is an alternative to braces that uses clear plastic aligners instead of brackets and wires. Many adults and teens can benefit from this discreet orthodontic treatment option. Drs. Ruth Bailey and Kasey Sliger can let you know if Invisalign is right for you.
We Make Invisalign Easy
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We offer a complimentary assessment to patients who are interested in Invisalign.
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We make paying for Invisalign more convenient with a variety of payment options.
We use advanced digital scanners to precisely model your bite, ensuring excellent fit and results.
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Add teeth whitening or other services to your Invisalign treatment to further upgrade your smile.
We Have Over 200 5-Star Reviews on Google "I Finally Have a Beautiful Smile"
Bob Baker
2018
Dr. Ruth Bailey and her staff are simply 'the best'. I've lived in nineteen different cities in the country and have had roughly nineteen different dentists. Dr. Bailey tops them all!! Her office is friendly, professional, reasonable and extremely efficient. Everyone has a smile and treats you as if you were family and, indeed, that's how you feel when you're there. I highly recommend them!!!!
Jackie Phillips
2017
Great dental experience. Very friendly and helpful staff. Dr. Bailey worked with me to correct my smile, gave me multiple options, understood my budget issues and now I couldn't be happier. I finally have a beautiful smile and will be recommending Dr. Bailey and her staff to anyone who is looking for a permanent dental home. Smile!
How Does Invisalign Work?
Invisalign gradually brings teeth into alignment with a series of removable, clear aligners. The aligners are made of clear plastic and are custom-manufactured for each unique patient by a certified Invisalign lab. Because the aligner trays are designed based on an exact model of your bite, they fit snugly over your teeth. The aligners apply mild pressure to move your teeth and incrementally straighten your smile.
Invisalign Timeline
On average, Invisalign treatment takes between 12 and 18 months.
Consultation
To begin the Invisalign process, schedule a consultation at our dental office in Knoxville, TN. During this consultation, our dentists will examine your teeth and make a digital model of your bite with our Itero digital scanner (you don't have to worry about messy impressions with dental putty). We can show you a model of what your teeth will look like after treatment, as well as go over details like timeframe and cost.
Manufacturing the Aligners
If you and our dentists agree that clear aligners are the best orthodontic option for you, we will send the model of your bite to an Invisalign lab so they can precisely fabricate your series of trays. Your new aligners should arrive at our office or your home within a few weeks.
Wearing the Aligners
Now the real treatment begins. You will begin wearing your clear aligners for 20 to 22 hours a day. You will switch from one set of aligners to the next in your series approximately every two weeks. If you commit to wearing your aligners for the recommended amount of time and follow our dentists' instructions, you should see your smile gradually become straighter.
Periodic Checkups
During the time you are wearing your aligners (which usually lasts between 12 and 18 months), we will ask you to periodically return to our dental office in Knoxville, TN, so we can monitor your progress.
Smile!
At the end of your treatment timeline, you will have straight teeth and an attractive, confident smile. To maintain your results, we usually recommend wearing some kind of retainer at night. Many patients choose to wear their final set of clear aligners as a retainer.
Caring for Invisalign
Unlike braces, Invisalign aligners are removable, so you don't have to alter your diet at all. Make sure to remove your clear aligners before eating or drinking anything except water, or else your aligner trays may become damaged or stained.
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Additionally, because the clear aligners are removable, you don't have to learn any new dental hygiene habits. Remove your aligners before brushing and flossing. We recommend brushing after eating anything so food does not get stuck in your trays.
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The only downside of removable orthodontics is that you are at risk of losing your aligners. We recommend keeping them in a special Invisalign case that you keep in your purse or pocket. If you lose a set of aligners, contact our office as soon as possible.
Invisalign Cost
At Cosmetic Dentistry of Knoxville, orthodontic treatment with Invisalign will cost you somewhere between $800 and $4,500. Prices vary so widely because every patient's smile is different. If your teeth are more misaligned, then you will require more sets of aligners, and therefore your treatment costs will be higher.
Our office will take every measure to make Invisalign as affordable as possible for you. Some dental insurance plans will cover part of the cost of treatment, so we will help you review your coverage and make sure you are taking advantage of every available benefit. Also, we offer several different payment and financing options that can allow to break up your treatment cost into manageable monthly payments.
"I Am SO Proud of My Smile Now!"
Molly Minkin
2018
I absolutely love Dr. Bailey & Carolyn. They have the best bedside manner, and treated me like I was part of their family. I am SO proud of my smile now!
Allan Willoughby
2017
Delightful. Welcoming smiles abound - friendly, professional, well coordinated staff that are obviously "patient centric" from top to bottom. Thank you for excellent care and caring. I appreciate y'all.
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