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Orthodontic Care at Tacoma

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Invisalign Aligners for Teens at Tacoma

Invisalign Aligners for Teens

Invisalign is a drama free smile.  Ready for treatment that doesn’t interrupt your life?  Discover that Invisalign aligners are right for you. Invisalign Aligners VS. Braces:  Invisalign aligners are more comfortable than metal braces. Get the confident new smile you want up to 5 months faster and with fewer visits to the orthodontist’s office. Invisalign aligners can treat all kinds of smiles.  From simple to complex cases, Invisalign treatment is a smile transformation you can see.

Dr. Knight experience treating patients

Dr. Knight

Does Dr. Knight have a lot of experience treating patients with Invisalign?  Absolutely!!  Dr. Knight personally details everything about your Invisalign sequence of aligners to achieve ideal results.  He has treated thousands of cases and is a Blue Diamond Plus Invisalign provider, a distinction that is only given to the top 1% of doctors in the world that use Invisalign aligners. 

Before And After: Actual patient of Dr. Knight with 18 months of Invisalign treatment

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    Ways to pay for Invisalign Aligners

    Dental Insurance:  Your insurance covers Invisalign and braces to the same level.  Some insurances may help to cover up to $3,000 of the orthodontic treatment.

    HSA / FSA benefits:  Tax-free dollars from your health savings or flexible spending account (HSA / FSA) could help offset some of the cost.

    Financing:  Dr. Knight offers flexible payment options and plans to fit your budget with no interest and discounts for full payment at the start of treatment.

    What the Research Says

    • In a survey of patients age 13-18 rating on a scale of 1-9, with 1 as 'extremely painful' and 9 as 'not at all painful', traditional metal braces patients (n=141) rated 5.1, while Invisalign patients (n=106) rated pain lower at 6.5. The same traditional metal braces patients (n=141) rated 5.5 on a scale of 1-9, with 1as 'not at all comfortable' and 9 as 'very comfortable’, while Invisalign patients (n=106) rated comfort higher at 7.1 Data on file at Align Technology, December 28, 2022.
    • Gu, J et al. Evaluation of Invisalign treatment effectiveness and efficiency compared with conventional fixed appliances using the Peer Assessment Rating index. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop February 2017;151:259-66Buschang, P et al. Comparative time efficiency of aligner therapy and conventional edgewise braces. Angle Orthodontist, Vol 84, No 3, 2014
    • Buschang et al; Comparative time efficiency of aligner therapy and conventional edgewise braces. Angle Orthod 1 May 2014; 84 (3): 391–396. Borda et al; Outcome assessment of orthodontic clear aligner vs fixed appliance treatment in a teenage population with mild malocclusions. Angle Orthod 1 July 2020; 90 (4): 485–490.