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Invisalign

What it is: Invisalign braces are clear 'aligners' that resemble tooth bleaching trays.  Invisalign braces are intended to correct crooked teeth, overbites, and gaps by putting pressure on the teeth in gradual increments. 

What it addresses:  Cosmetic tooth irregularities including:

- Crooked teeth
- Tooth Gap
- Minor overbite

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Invisalign - Will my insurance cover it?

I am currently wearing what's called a space maintainer... I am not sure why ( they didn't really explain it to me) because all I want are straighter teeth. I hate the thing, how it looks, how it feels. I was wondering about Invisalign and if it could be covered with insurance?

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June 26, 2008

Insurance coverage for Invisalign

Ryan Sellinger, DMD
Ryan Sellinger, DMD

In some cases Invisalign is covered by insurance.

Call your insurance company and ask... you may be surprised!

With regard to your space maintainer...typically if teeth are lost prematurely, the space is maintained to prevent the adjacent teeth from shifting into the spot.

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