Clear Braces

Straighten Your Smile Discreetly and Comfortably with Clear Braces

A beautifully aligned smile is closer than you think—without the need for traditional metal braces. At Ridgetop Dental, we offer clear braces as a modern, discreet solution to straighten your teeth and improve your confidence. Designed for comfort and convenience, clear braces allow you to correct alignment issues while maintaining a natural look throughout the process. Whether you’re dealing with crowding, spacing, or bite concerns, our experienced team will create a personalized treatment plan to help you achieve your dream smile. Let Ridgetop Dental guide you on your journey to straighter teeth with clear braces that fit seamlessly into your lifestyle.

Clear Braces: Treatment Options

If you are interested in improving your smile, you’ve come to the right place! Our doctors have extensive experience with cosmetic, restorative, and orthodontics dental treatments. Before choosing the best type of orthodontic treatment, our doctors will evaluate your bite and overall oral health diagnosis to create a customized treatment plan.

To schedule orthodontic care in Northern VA, give us a call today!

Why Straighten Crooked Teeth?

Straightening crooked teeth with our advanced orthodontic treatment will boost your smile confidence but crooked teeth are more than just a cosmetic dental concern. What many patients may not realize is that crooked teeth can affect your overall dental health. They can lead to additional oral health complications that may damage your gums, teeth, and jaw. Crooked teeth can be more difficult to clean with brushing and flossing, are more prone to damage over time and can lead to bite problems.

Other issues they may lead to include:

  • TMJ and chronic jaw pain
  • Increase your chance for tooth decay
  • Cause overcrowding
  • Cause malocclusion
  • Make patients self-conscious of their smile

Invisalign®

Invisalign provides a discreet, convenient option for teen and adult patients with mild to moderate orthodontic concerns, including those related to speech. Our doctors are Northern Virginia Invisalign and Invisalign Teen providers, offering treatment with clear aligners for a wide range of dental health and cosmetic concerns:

Crooked teeth

Crossbite

Overbite

Underbite

Gap Between Teeth

Our doctors can straighten your smile and improve your dental health with Invisalign without impacting your appearance or quality of life – no one has to know you are wearing braces. The clear aligners are comfortable, removable and will gently reposition your teeth in about 6-10 months. Invisalign is often the perfect solution for teens and adults who do not want the hassles and discomfort of traditional metal braces, or adults experiencing shifting teeth after previous orthodontic treatment.

How Does Invisalign® Work?

Treatment planning begins with digital dental impressions of your mouth. These high resolution images will be used with CAD/CAM technology to carefully plan treatment and design your custom aligners for repositioning your teeth. The number of aligners needed will be determined by your specific goals. You will change aligners according to your personal treatment plan, but generally every two weeks. The aligners are to be worn about 22 hours per day, leaving plenty of time to remove them so you can enjoy the foods you love and maintain good oral hygiene with thorough brushing and flossing.

With Invisalign, there are no dietary restrictions and the risk of tooth decay is significantly decreased. Patients appreciate the flexibility and comfort of the clear aligners, which are made of a smooth, BPA-free material and easily placed and removed, without affecting their speech.

Invisalign® Teen

When it comes to orthodontic treatments, most teens feel embarrassed by traditional metal braces. The effect on their self confidence takes away from the smile they are trying to achieve. Invisalign Teen offers teens a solution when mild to moderate treatment is needed. Invisalign Teen can give your teen a smile they will feel good about while improving their oral health. Ridgetop Dental Group offers a family friendly environment that welcomes teens and provides patient-focused care for their smile. Our staff will work with your teen to educate them on how to care for their teeth and gums to maintain a healthy smile during and after Invisalign treatment.

Three Convenient Virginia Locations

We're here to serve you in Alexandria, Reston, and Sterling. Find the office nearest to you:

Alexandria

6481 Old Beulah St
Alexandria, VA 22315
 703-997-6073

Reston

1939 Roland Clarke Place, Suite 120
Reston, VA 20191
  (571) 616-9685

Sterling

21631 Ridgetop Circle, Suite 240
Sterling, VA 20166
 (703) 594-4009

Common Questions About Invisalign® and Expert Answers

Am I a good candidate for Invisalign®?

Mostly anyone can qualify for Invisalign clear aligners. Invisalign is best used for patients with mild to moderate misalignment issues. Your dentist will evaluate your malocclusion, provide a diagnosis, and recommend the appropriate treatment options. Younger patients have a greater success rate with Invisalign because their teeth are still growing and shift more easily.

How fast does Invisalign® work?

If you follow all instructions, brush at least twice a day, use mouthwash and floss, you may start seeing results within the first month. Generally, Invisalign treatment can be completed in about 6 -10 months. Although, this will heavily depend on how crooked and misaligned your teeth are, as well as other treatment factors.

Are invisible braces covered by insurance?

Invisible braces are typically not covered by insurance. Ridgetop Dental Group will help you with any billing and paperwork to maximize your dental insurance benefits. We also offer third-party dental financing and payment plans for patients concerned about the cost of Invisalign treatment.