Reveal Clear Aligners – Spring Hill, TN

Crowded Teeth

Dental crowding can become worse with age due to changing shape of the mouth, and this can adversely affect your oral health by making teeth harder to clean and easier to injure. Crowding can also lead to issues like debris accumulation, tooth decay, gum disease, jaw pain, and chewing difficulties.

Gaps Between Teeth

Gaps between teeth can happen due to genetic factors or early habits like thumb-sucking, and they make it too easy for bacteria and food particles to become stuck in your smile. Large gaps can not only affect your self-esteem but create problems when trying to eat, speak, or keep your teeth clean. With Reveal clear aligners, however, we can bring teeth closer together, eliminating space and creating a more beautiful appearance and a healthier smile. However, sometimes gaps can be addressed with cosmetic bonding.

Overbite

An overbite results from the top teeth protruding too far past the lower arch, and it can lead to jaw pain, speech difficulties, uneven enamel erosion, and problems with opening and closing the mouth. This issue can also leave the top teeth more vulnerable to injury, but Reveal can address this by making the top teeth lay more evenly over the bottom ones.

Underbite

An underbite refers to a condition in which the bottom teeth rest evenly or slightly in front of the top arch when the mouth is closed, and it can result from genetics, oral injuries, tumors, and childhood habits such as extended thumb or pacifier-sucking. It can lead to issues such as sleep apnea, mouth breathing, and difficulty chewing and speaking. While it is usually easier to address underbites in younger patients, the issue is still important to treat in adults. Treating underbites with Reveal usually requires the use of rubber bands or other attachments.

Crossbite

A crossbite refers to when the top and bottom teeth rest in front of or behind each other at different points in the smile when the mouth is closed, and it can result from genetic factors, poor oral hygiene habits, and the early loss of baby teeth. While Reveal aligners can usually address this issue, it may be necessary to use elastics or other attachments to help reposition the jaw. An unaddressed crossbite can lead to long-term issues like a greater risk of oral infections, jaw pain, speech problems, headaches, teeth grinding, facial asymmetry, and reduced confidence.

Open Bite

An open bite occurs when the top and bottom front teeth do not overlap or touch when the mouth is closed, and it usually happens due to poor bone development or non-nutritive habits like prolonged thumb or pacifier-sucking in childhood. An open bite can lead to speech difficulties as well as excessive enamel wear on the molars. Reveal aligners can close the space between the top and bottom teeth to create a more beautiful smile that is more resistant to damage and wear.

Factors that Affect the Cost of Reveal

Several elements influence the overall cost of Reveal treatment, such as:

• Treatment Complexity: More severe misalignments on one or both dental arches will take more time and resources to shift.
• Duration of Treatment: Longer treatment periods can increase costs due to the need for more aligners and appointments.
• Program Compliance: The more committed you are to the success of your treatment, the faster you’ll see results. This includes wearing your aligners for the whole 22-hour period each day and performing regular oral hygiene.

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

Mail-in aligners, often referred to as direct-to-consumer aligners, typically range from $1,200 to $2,000. Reveal Clear Aligners, on the other hand, usually costs between $2,000 and $5,000, depending on your case.

While mail-in aligners may seem more affordable, they come with potential risks like:

• Limited Professional Supervision: Without regular in-person checkups, issues may go unnoticed, leading to complications midway through treatment.
• Candidacy Concerns: Not all cases of misalignment are suited for clear aligners. Without an in-person consultation using professional equipment, you won’t know if mail-in aligners are adequate for your needs.
• Quality of Care: Mail-in aligner companies can’t ensure personalized care and adjustments as you progress, leading to sub-standard results.

Investing in professionally supervised aligners like Reveal can lead to safer and more effective outcomes overall, saving you money on costly repairs for your smile.

Does Dental Insurance Cover Reveal?

Some dental insurance plans include orthodontic benefits that may cover a portion of the costs for clear aligners, but not all of them do. Coverage varies by plan, so it's a good idea to talk with your insurance provider to clarify your benefits. If you’d rather talk to us instead of your provider, we’re more than happy to assist! Our team can help you verify your policy details and get to work maximizing your benefits!

Options for Making Reveal Affordable

At Family Dental Associates of Spring Hill, we strive to make Reveal Clear Aligners accessible to everyone. We believe that no one should be turned away from life-changing treatment because of their financial situation.

If you don’t have dental insurance that covers the cost of orthodontics, you could consider CareCredit! This is a “healthcare credit card” that allows you to finance your treatment with flexible monthly payments—sometimes with little or no interest!

If you’re ready to take the first step to a perfectly straightened smile, call us today. During your consultation, we'll discuss your options to find the best way to achieve your dream smile without straining your wallet.

Does Wearing Reveal Clear Aligners Hurt?

If you’ve previously worn traditional metal-and-bracket wire braces, you may be worried that the same discomfort you felt then is something you’ll be required to feel all over again with Reveal. The good news is that although there is likely to be some minor discomfort when you first start wearing your trays as well as when you swap them out for the next step in the series, the remainder of your time wearing Reveal will leave you comfortable and enjoying the treatment.

To remedy any pain you might feel, though, you can opt to take an over-the-counter pain reliever.

Are Reveal Clear Aligners Results Permanent?

As long as you remain committed to wearing your retainer following treatment, you should expect to see your teeth remain firmly in place. The problem with pearly whites is that without some sort of retention, they can easily shift back. As a result, this would cause you to lose all the hard work you put into achieving a straighter smile. The amount of time you’ll be required to wear your retainer is up to our dentists, but you should be prepared to wear it accordingly for the remainder of your life.

What Should I Do If I Lose My Reveal Clear Aligners?

Before you ever receive your first set of aligners, you should plan to buy a protective case. You might even consider purchasing a few. These are beneficial when it’s time to eat or drink and you need to remove them. By placing them in a protective case, you reduce the risk of potential damage and/or exposure to harmful particles. However, if an aligner does become damaged, you’ll need to contact our office immediately. Your dentist will need to determine if you can move on to the next set in the series or have another aligner created.

Can I Be Treated with Reveal Clear Aligners If I’ve Worn Braces in the Past?

It depends on the current state of your oral health. If your teeth are only misaligned slightly, there’s a good chance you’ll be free to move forward with Reveal clear aligners. However, if you have a severe bite issue or more complex dental problems, it may be necessary for you to return to traditional braces to achieve the kind of results you desire.

Our team will do whatever we can to help you avoid regular braces, but it is ultimately up to our team of professionals and the current state of your oral health.