Aligners

The cost of clear aligners in Raleigh can vary between providers, and comparing prices online does not always give you the full picture of what is included in treatment.

Before starting clear aligners, we believe it is more helpful to first understand your teeth, bite, treatment goals, expected treatment timeline, and whether clear aligners are the right option for you.

At your consultation, our team can evaluate your smile and bite, explain the recommended treatment plan, review what is included, and give you clear information about the cost before you decide to move forward.

If you have dental insurance with orthodontic benefits, we can also help review your available benefits. Financing options may be available for qualified patients who prefer to divide the cost of treatment into monthly payments.

Our goal is for you to leave your consultation understanding both your treatment options and the financial side of care so you can make an informed decision.

Many adults and teens with crowded teeth, spacing, crooked teeth, or certain bite problems may be candidates for clear aligners.

The best way to determine whether clear aligners are appropriate is through an in person evaluation. We evaluate your teeth, gums, bite, dental history, and overall oral health before recommending treatment.

Healthy teeth and gums are important before moving teeth. Cavities, gum disease, or other active dental problems may need to be addressed before starting clear aligner treatment.

Yes. Clear aligners are commonly used to improve mild to more significant dental crowding.

Crowded teeth are not only an appearance concern. When teeth overlap or are difficult to access with floss, keeping the area clean can become more difficult. Improving alignment may make brushing and flossing easier while also creating a more balanced smile and bite.

The amount of crowding and the position of your teeth will determine whether clear aligners are the right treatment for you.

Yes. Clear aligners can often close spaces or gaps between teeth by gradually moving the teeth into improved positions.

However, the reason for the spacing matters. Tooth size, missing teeth, gum health, bite relationships, and other factors can influence the best approach.

During your clear aligner consultation at View Dental Raleigh, we evaluate the entire smile and bite rather than focusing only on the visible gap.

Clear aligners can improve many types of overbite, but the answer depends on what is causing the bite problem and how severe it is.

Some overbites are primarily related to tooth position and may respond well to clear aligner treatment. More complex bite or jaw relationships may require additional orthodontic treatment or evaluation by an orthodontist.

Your treatment records are used to determine what movements are realistic and which approach is most appropriate.

Neither option is automatically better. The right treatment depends on your teeth, bite, treatment goals, lifestyle, and case complexity.

Clear aligners are removable, discreet, and allow you to brush and floss without brackets or wires. Many adults prefer them because they fit more easily into work and social situations.

Traditional braces can be more appropriate for certain complex tooth movements or bite problems.

Our goal is not to put every patient into clear aligners. Our goal is to determine whether aligners are an appropriate and predictable option for your particular case.

Treatment time varies from patient to patient.

Mild cases may take only a few months, while more involved tooth movement or bite correction can take a year or longer. Your individual biology, the complexity of your case, and how consistently you wear your aligners can all affect treatment time.

After evaluating your teeth and developing your treatment plan, we can provide a more personalized estimate.

Most clear aligner patients should expect to wear their aligners approximately 22 hours per day, unless instructed otherwise.

Aligners are typically removed for eating, drinking anything other than appropriate clear liquids, brushing, and flossing.

Consistent wear is one of the most important factors in keeping treatment progressing as planned.

With CandidPro treatment monitoring, patients submit regular digital scans so we can evaluate how the aligners are fitting and how the teeth are tracking before progressing through treatment.

In many cases, yes.

Having crowns, fillings, or other previous dental work does not automatically prevent you from receiving clear aligner treatment. However, existing restorations need to be evaluated to determine their condition and how they may affect tooth movement or aligner fit.

If you need significant restorative dental treatment, we may recommend completing certain dental procedures before beginning clear aligners. Coordinating your restorative and alignment treatment is especially important when planning crowns, veneers, implants, or other changes to your smile.

Yes. Clear aligners can be used to improve certain bite problems as well as straighten teeth.

Depending on the individual case, clear aligners may help treat problems such as overbite, crossbite, open bite, spacing, or crowding.

A healthier bite can also be important for function and long term stability. However, not every bite problem can or should be treated with clear aligners alone.

At View Dental Raleigh, we evaluate how your teeth fit together and not just how straight they appear from the front.

Yes. Retainers are included as an important part of your clear aligner treatment at View Dental Raleigh. They help protect the investment you have made in your smile and maintain your results after your active aligner treatment is complete.

Teeth naturally tend to shift over time. Wearing your retainers as directed helps hold your teeth in their new positions, supports long term stability, and reduces the risk of crowding, spacing, or bite changes returning.

We will explain how to wear and care for your retainers, how often they should be worn, and when they may need to be replaced.

If we determine that your case would be better treated by an orthodontic specialist, we will tell you.

Our goal is to recommend the treatment that makes the most sense for your teeth and bite, rather than trying to make clear aligners work for every patient.

Through our CandidPro workflow, we collaborate with licensed orthodontists during clear aligner treatment planning. If your case requires treatment beyond what we believe should be managed through our general dental office, we can recommend evaluation and treatment with an orthodontist.

Sometimes the best treatment is clear aligners. Sometimes it is braces or more advanced orthodontic care. The first step is understanding your bite and reviewing your options.