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Invisalign typically costs between $5,000 and $10,000 — but your exact price depends on your case. That’s a wide range, and it’s honest. Invisalign cost varies based on how complex your case is, how long treatment takes, and what your insurance covers. The only way to know your actual cost

Invisalign uses a series of clear plastic trays to gradually move your teeth into the right position. That’s the short answer. Each tray is custom-made for your teeth and moves them a tiny fraction of a millimeter. You wear each one for one to two weeks, then switch to the

Sticky, hard, and crunchy foods can break your braces. That’s the short answer. When a bracket pops off or a wire bends, your teeth stop moving the way they should. Repairs take time — and every week spent fixing broken hardware is a week your treatment isn’t progressing. The good

Both work — but the right choice depends on your specific bite, your lifestyle, and how well you’ll wear a removable appliance. Invisalign and braces are both excellent orthodontic treatments, and at Aubrey Barrett Orthodontics, we use both every day. This page breaks down the real differences so you can

Your orthodontist just handed you a small bag of tiny rubber bands and said you need to wear them. You probably have questions. What do they even do? How do you put them on? Do you wear them while you sleep? What happens if you forget a day? Here’s everything

Most people know they need a dentist for a checkup. But when it comes to crooked teeth, a bad bite, or braces, it gets confusing fast. Do you see your regular dentist? Do you need a specialist? Is there even a real difference? Yes — and it matters more than