STEP 01
Scan - and preview what could change
A quick digital scan creates an on-screen treatment simulation at the same visit, before you commit to anything.
Care teamInvisalign® from a local dentist - with specialist planning support
A local dentist leads your Invisalign care - with specialist planning behind every case.
See what your smile could look like at your free consultation with a 3D scan and same-visit on-screen preview. Before treatment begins, a licensed local dentist examines you in person, confirms candidacy, and remains your treating doctor. The practice provides your written fee and payment options before you commit.
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✓ Free consultation · no commitment · written treatment fee from the practice
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Your same-visit smile preview
Could look like
Before you commit
Review the simulation chairside3D scan → preview
Review the simulation chairside3D scan → preview
Step 13D scan
Step 2Smile preview
Step 3Written fee
In-person dentist
Free digital scan
Written fee from the practice
Specialist planning support†
Invisalign at your dentist's office
One free visit. A clear picture of what comes next.
Your treatment begins with a local, in-person exam and a practice that stays responsible for the result.
STEP 02
See the full picture, then decide
Your dentist explains the recommended treatment and answers your clinical questions. The practice provides the fee in writing and walks you through payment options before you decide.
Your dentistSTEP 03
Your dentist approves every movement
The planning group drafts the digital setup under the treating dentist's direction. Your dentist confirms candidacy, approves treatment, and prescribes the plan.
Your dentistSTEP 04
Start with in-person support
You receive aligners from the local practice, where fit and progress can be checked in person throughout treatment.
Care teamInvisalign payment plans - when you're ready
See the practice's written fee first. Then choose how to pay.
The consultation is about your smile and whether treatment is right for you. Financing is there to remove an obstacle - not define the first impression.
The independent practice provides the written treatment fee.
Check available payment options in minutes, subject to approval.
Soft credit check only when you choose to explore financing.
Financing is offered by the independent dental practice through HFD, a third-party lender. Terms vary. ClearlyClear is not a lender and does not make credit decisions.
Compare care structures
Different paths. Different relationships.
This comparison focuses on how care is organized - not on a promise that one structure is right for every person.
| What matters | Local dentist + ClearlyClear | Separate orthodontist |
|---|---|---|
| Treating professional | Local licensed dentist remains responsible for treatment | Orthodontist directs and delivers care |
| In-person examination before treatment | Yes - at the local practice | Yes |
| Dental history | May already be available when treated by your existing dentist | Transferred or gathered as a new patient |
| Treatment planning | Specialist planning support†, with final approval by the treating dentist | Planned and directed by the orthodontist |
| Written treatment fee | Provided by the independent practice before commitment | Provided by the orthodontic practice |
| Ongoing in-person support | Available locally through the treating practice | Available through the orthodontic practice |
†“Top 1%” refers to the planning group leader's Align Technology Invisalign provider tier. It is not a guarantee of outcome or an independent clinical-quality ranking. The local dentist remains the treating doctor.
More than cosmetic
Straight teeth are easier to maintain - and every mouth is different.
Your dentist can tell you whether alignment is likely to affect wear, cleaning, spacing, or simply how you feel about your smile.
Wear
A misaligned bite can concentrate force.
When teeth do not meet evenly, some teeth may carry more force during chewing or clenching, which can contribute to wear or damage over time.
Cleaning
Crowded teeth can be harder to clean.
Overlaps may create areas that are difficult for a toothbrush or floss to reach. Better access can make daily hygiene and professional cleaning easier.
Spacing
New or widening gaps deserve a closer look.
Some spaces are cosmetic; others can reflect tooth movement, missing support, or gum concerns. A dentist can tell you what applies to yours.
Still wondering?
Could Invisalign work for you?
Take the 30-second quiz. No email required. Not a diagnosis - a licensed dentist confirms candidacy.
Not a diagnosis - a licensed dentist confirms candidacy at your free consult.
Nothing to hide
Questions, answered straight.
How much does it cost?
The independent dental practice provides your written treatment fee at the consultation. ClearlyClear does not set the patient's fee. Payment options may be available through the practice, subject to approval.
What does ClearlyClear handle versus my dentist?
ClearlyClear provides non-clinical administrative, scheduling, patient-support, and treatment-planning support services. The independent practice and its licensed professionals examine you, confirm candidacy, direct care, approve treatment, and provide the written fee.
Does it hurt?
Most people feel pressure or soreness, especially after changing aligners. Experiences vary. Your dentist can help if discomfort is more than expected.
Does Invisalign whiten teeth?
No. Aligners straighten teeth; whitening is a separate treatment. Ask the practice about appropriate timing if a whiter smile is part of your goal.
Who should not get clear aligners?
Active gum disease, untreated decay, certain bite or jaw conditions, and some dental work may require treatment first or another approach. That is why a licensed dentist examines you before treatment begins.
Do I need to see a dentist in person for clear aligners?
Yes. Before treatment begins, a licensed dentist examines your teeth, gums, and bite in person. Your dentist remains your treating doctor throughout, directs your care, and gives final approval of the plan in the Invisalign system. Digital setups are drafted under their direction by ClearlyClear's planning support.
Your next step
See what could change - with a local dentist responsible for your care.
Start by finding the nearest participating practice. The consultation is free, and the practice provides the written treatment fee before you commit.
Enter a 5-digit ZIP code.