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Say Goodbye to Crooked Teeth with Invisalign®
Invisalign straightens crooked or gapped teeth using a series of custom clear aligners instead of brackets and wires. Most patients in our Fort Lauderdale practice finish in twelve to eighteen months, and because the aligners are removable there are no food restrictions and no change to how you brush and floss. From a conversational distance, nobody can tell you are wearing them. Dr. Diego Azar and our team are certified Invisalign providers across all four South Florida offices, and we will tell you honestly at your first visit whether clear aligners can achieve what you want or whether traditional braces would serve you better.
At Smile Design Dental in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Dr. Diego Azar and our experienced dentists are trained and certified to provide Invisalign. You won’t need to look any further for a convenient provider. Achieve a beautiful, confident smile without the discomfort of traditional braces. Friends and family won’t notice the aligners, but they’ll see your brand-new smile! Get in touch with us today to schedule your initial consultation.
We can supply you with everything you need, so all you have to do is take that first step and schedule an initial consultation today!
Invisalign Advantages
- Discreet orthodontic treatment
- No food restrictions
- Maintain your hygiene routine
- Comfortable, custom clear aligners
- Boost your confidence during treatment
Invisalign treatment from Dr. Azar and our experienced dentists in south Florida will improve the health and function of your smile, and just imagine the dramatic boost in your confidence!
Lasting Benefits Beyond Straightening Your Teeth
Invisalign gives you beautifully straight teeth and offers many additional benefits. Crooked teeth can trap food particles and bacterial plaque in crevices, which can harden into tartar, increasing the risk of cavities and gingivitis, the first stage of gum disease. The straightening of your teeth makes it easier to clean them thoroughly, improving your oral hygiene and reducing the risk of dental issues.
A misaligned set of teeth can also lead to bite disorders, teeth grinding, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, and jaw pain. Straight teeth help resolve these functional issues, making oral hygiene more manageable and effective. With Invisalign treatment from Dr. Azar and our skilled dentists in Fort Lauderdale, FL, you can enhance the health and function of your teeth and enjoy a significant boost in confidence.
Our Personalized Invisalign Treatment
Our Invisalign-certified dentists in Fort Lauderdale will monitor the progress of your treatment to ensure that you achieve the best results possible. Your journey begins with a consultation, during which a dentist will assess your oral health and determine whether you are a suitable candidate for Invisalign. Most patients qualify for Invisalign unless they have complex bite issues. We will then create a series of custom clear aligners based on impressions of your teeth.
You must wear these aligners for 20-22 hours daily, only removing them for eating, drinking, and oral hygiene. Using a series of aligners, your teeth gradually move into place, revealing your beautiful, straight smile. We accept major insurance, making it easier for you to afford this treatment. Don’t let anything hold you back from feeling more confident and enjoying a healthier, happier life with a new smile!
Contact Smile Design Dental in Fort Lauderdale, FL, today to schedule your consultation and start your Invisalign journey!
Invisalign or Braces?
Clear aligners are not automatically the better choice. Here is how the two compare on the things patients actually weigh up.
| Invisalign | Traditional braces | |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | Nearly invisible | Visible brackets and wires |
| Removable | Yes, for meals and brushing | No — fixed until treatment ends |
| Food restrictions | None | No hard, sticky or chewy foods |
| Discipline required | High — 20 to 22 hours a day, every day | None — they work whether you cooperate or not |
| Office visits | Every 6–8 weeks | Every 4–6 weeks for adjustments |
| Best suited to | Mild to moderate crowding, gaps, relapse after old braces | Severe rotation, large bite corrections, growing children |
The honest summary: if you will genuinely wear them 22 hours a day, Invisalign gets you the same result with none of the visibility. If you know you will not, braces will finish faster because they do not depend on you. We would rather have that conversation up front than six months into a case that is not progressing. See all orthodontic options.
Invisalign: Common Questions
How much does Invisalign cost in Fort Lauderdale?
It depends on how far your teeth need to move. We give you a fixed price after the 3D scan, not a range over the phone. Most plans with orthodontic benefits cover Invisalign the same as braces, and we offer monthly payment plans — see financing and insurance.
How long does treatment take?
Twelve to eighteen months for a typical adult case. Minor corrections can finish in four to six months. Complex bite work runs closer to two years.
How many hours a day do I have to wear them?
Twenty to twenty-two. This is the one rule that decides whether Invisalign works for you. Take them out for meals and to brush, then put them straight back in.
Does Invisalign hurt?
There is pressure and tenderness for a day or two after each new aligner, which is the tooth moving. Most patients describe it as milder than braces because there is no tightening appointment.
Can Invisalign fix my bite, or only crooked teeth?
It corrects many overbite, underbite and crossbite cases, sometimes with small tooth-colored attachments to give the aligners grip. Severe skeletal bite problems still need braces or other orthodontic treatment, and we will say so.
What happens when I finish?
You wear a retainer, permanently, most often at night. Teeth drift back toward their old position for the rest of your life, and a retainer is the only thing that prevents it.
Am I too old for Invisalign?
No. Adult teeth move at any age as long as the gums and bone are healthy. A large share of our aligner patients are in their forties and fifties, often correcting relapse from braces they had as teenagers.
Can I whiten my teeth during treatment?
Usually we wait until the aligners come off, then whiten. Ask us about combining professional whitening with your final retainer trays.