About clear aligners
Clear aligners straighten crowded, gapped or rotated teeth with a series of custom trays you change every 1–2 weeks. You wear them 20–22 hours a day and take them out to eat, to drink anything other than water, and to brush. Treatment typically takes 6–18 months depending on how much movement is needed. Our price includes all aligners, refinements, progress visits and your first set of retainers.
Who it's for
- Adults and teens with crowded, gapped or rotated teeth
- People who want straighter teeth without metal braces
- Patients whose teeth have moved since braces when they were younger
- Anyone who can wear aligners 20–22 hours a day
Benefits
- Nearly invisible, removable trays
- Eat what you like: aligners come out for meals
- Fewer visits than braces: check-ins every 6–8 weeks
- All-inclusive price with refinements and your first retainers
What's included
- Free consultation with 3D scan and smile simulation
- All aligners for your treatment, changed every 1–2 weeks
- Refinement aligners if needed
- Progress visits every 6–8 weeks
- Your first set of retainers
What to expect
At your free consultation we take a 3D scan (no goopy impressions) and show you a simulation of how your teeth will move, plus the estimated number of months. If you go ahead, your first aligners are ready in about 3 weeks, and you'll see us every 6–8 weeks to check progress.
- Treatment time
- 6–18 months
- Number of visits
- Progress visits every 6–8 weeks
Step by step
- 01
Free consultation with 3D scan and smile simulation
- 02
Your treatment plan and fixed price
- 03
Aligners fitted, with small tooth-colored attachments if needed
- 04
Progress check-ins every 6–8 weeks
- 05
Refinements if needed, then retainers
Recovery & aftercare
Expect gentle pressure for 1–2 days with each new set. Clean your aligners morning and night. After treatment, wear your retainers every night to keep your result; replacement retainer sets are $295.
- Recovery
- No downtime; gentle pressure for 1–2 days with each new set
Aftercare tips
- Clean your aligners morning and night
- Take aligners out to eat and to drink anything other than water
- Wear retainers every night after treatment to keep your result
- Replacement retainer sets are $295
Possible side effects
- Gentle pressure or tenderness for 1–2 days with each new set of aligners.
- Speech can feel slightly different for the first few days.
- If aligners aren't worn 20–22 hours a day, treatment can take longer or need extra refinements.
- Teeth can drift back without nightly retainer wear.
Your dentist explains the risks that apply to you before any treatment. Questions afterwards? Call +1 (555) 017-3300; after hours, press 2 for the on-call dentist.
Price, financing & insurance
Price
from $3,900
$3,900 (mild) – $6,200 (comprehensive). Standard self-pay fees; you'll get a written estimate before any treatment.
- Clear aligners (all-inclusive)
- $3,900 – $6,200
- Replacement retainer set
- $295
- Cosmetic & aligner consultation
- Free
Insurance coverage
Often $1,000–$2,000 toward treatment · typical PPO coverage: preventive 100%, basic 80%, major 50%
Clear aligners are orthodontic treatment, which most PPO plans treat as a separate orthodontic benefit (often contributing $1,000–$2,000) rather than a percentage. We check your orthodontic benefit before you start.
Check your plan's coverage0% financing. This treatment qualifies for 0% financing for 12 months, subject to credit approval. For example, $3,900 is $325/month for 12 months. Longer plans of 24–60 months are available at fixed rates from 7.9% APR. The application takes about 2 minutes and uses a soft credit check that won't affect your credit score.
Membership plans. Members without insurance save 15% (Essential plan, $29/month) or 20% (Plus plan, $39/month, and Family plan, $99/month for up to 4 people) on treatment fees.
How insurance billing works. We check your benefits before your visit and give you a written estimate before any treatment. You pay your estimated portion at the visit and we file the claim with your insurer. If your plan pays more or less than estimated, we refund or bill the difference within 30 days. We're in-network with 10 PPO plans (BlueHarbor Dental PPO, Summit Dental PPO, Meridian Care PPO, Northstar Smile PPO, Clearwater Dental PPO, Keystone Benefits PPO, Pacific Crest Dental PPO, Lone Oak Employers PPO, Unity Mutual Dental PPO and Evergreen Dental Select PPO) and accept most other PPO plans out-of-network. We don't accept HMO / DHMO dental plans and Medicaid and CHIP dental plans.
How we keep it precise and calm
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Digital X-rays
Up to 80% less radiation than traditional film, with images on screen in seconds.
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3D CBCT scans
Detailed 3D views of bone, nerves and roots for precise implant and root canal planning.
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Intraoral scanner
No goopy impressions: a small wand captures a 3D model of your teeth in about 2 minutes.
Sedation options. Nitrous oxide (laughing gas, $75) takes the edge off and wears off within minutes, so you can drive yourself home. Oral sedation ($250) is a prescribed tablet for longer visits or significant anxiety; you'll need someone to drive you home. We don't offer IV sedation in-house, but can refer you if needed. Our free comfort menu includes noise-cancelling headphones, ceiling screens, weighted blankets, warm neck pillows and lip balm.
Who performs it
At Haven Dental Studio, clear aligners (treatment HD-T03) is provided by Dr. Marcus Bennett (Clear Aligners & Sedation Dentistry) and Dr. Elena Ruiz (Founder & Lead Dentist).
Dr. Marcus Bennett
Clear Aligners & Sedation Dentistry
Dr. Elena Ruiz
Founder & Lead Dentist
Real patients, real stories
Results vary
Eleven months from my first scan to my final retainer, exactly as Dr. Bennett predicted. The 0% financing made it $325 a month, which I could actually plan around.
Clear aligners: your questions
How much do clear aligners cost?
Clear aligners cost $3,900 (mild) to $6,200 (comprehensive), all-inclusive: every aligner, refinements, progress visits and your first retainers. With 0% financing for 12 months, $3,900 is $325/month, subject to approval.
How long does clear aligner treatment take?
Typically 6–18 months, depending on how much your teeth need to move. Your free consultation includes a 3D scan and a simulation showing your estimated treatment time.
How many hours a day do I wear aligners?
20–22 hours a day. You take them out to eat, to drink anything other than water, and to brush.
Does insurance cover clear aligners?
PPO plans with orthodontic benefits often contribute $1,000–$2,000. We check your orthodontic benefit before you start and give you a written estimate.
What happens after aligner treatment?
You wear retainers every night to keep your result. Your first set is included; replacement retainer sets are $295.
Before your visit
Payment methods
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay, HSA and FSA cards, and cash. We don't accept personal checks. Payment is due at the time of service.
Cancellation policy
Please give us at least 24 hours' notice if you need to cancel or reschedule. Cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice and missed appointments incur a $50 fee. We send reminders by text and email 48 hours and 2 hours before your appointment.
New patients
Comprehensive exam with your dentist, full digital X-rays, a standard cleaning and an oral cancer screening (a $394 value at our standard fees). For self-pay new patients aged 14 and over. Not combinable with insurance or membership plans.
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 8am–7pm, Sat 9am–3pm. Closed on Sundays. 240 Lakeview Avenue, Suite 3, Austin, TX 78701. Call +1 (555) 017-3300 or email hello@havendental.demo.
This page is general information about clear aligners and is not a substitute for an in-person examination. Your dentist will recommend what's right for you. Prices are our standard self-pay fees in US dollars.