Plenty of adults in Port Orange still think about the braces they never got as kids, or the retainer they stopped wearing after high school. Crooked or shifting teeth can bother you every time you smile in a photo, yet metal brackets and wires feel like too much at this stage of life.
Precision Cosmetic & Family Dentistry offers Invisalign and Candid Pro clear aligners to Port Orange adults and teens who want straighter teeth without traditional braces. Dr. James Kortbus grew up in Port Orange and gained early Invisalign experience during his hospital residency. Aligner therapy is one of many treatments we provide to our Port Orange dental patients.
Request an AppointmentHow Clear Aligners Straighten Teeth
Clear aligners are a series of thin, custom-made plastic trays that fit snugly over your teeth. Each set applies gentle, steady pressure to move your teeth a small amount, and you switch to a new set on a regular schedule. Over time, those small movements add up to a straighter smile.
Adults choose aligners for good reason. In a 2022 survey of adult orthodontic patients published in BioMed Research International, 67.7% preferred invisible aligners over traditional braces. Most people around you may not even notice you are wearing them.
Invisalign and Candid Pro at Our Office
We offer two clear aligner systems so we can match treatment to your needs and lifestyle. Dr. Kortbus explains the differences at your consultation.
Invisalign
Invisalign is one of the most widely recognized aligner brands. Its BPA-free trays are custom fabricated from your digital scan, and you visit our office periodically so Dr. Kortbus can check your progress and hand off new trays.
Candid Pro
Candid Pro adds remote monitoring through a phone app. You record short videos of your teeth during treatment, and an orthodontist on Candid’s team reviews them, which can reduce the number of in-person visits for busy Port Orange schedules.
Digital Planning for Both
Both systems start with a PrimeScan digital scan instead of goopy impressions. Our digital dentistry tools let us map each tooth movement before your first tray is made.
What Clear Aligners Can Correct
Aligners work best for mild to moderate alignment concerns. Common issues we treat include:
- Crowding: Teeth that overlap or twist because there is not enough space.
- Gaps: Spaces between teeth that trap food or affect your smile.
- Bite concerns: Mild overbites, underbites, crossbites, and open bites.
- Relapse: Teeth that shifted after braces when a retainer was not worn.
If your case is more complex, Dr. Kortbus tells you honestly whether aligners are the right tool or whether another approach would serve you better. We never push a treatment just because it is popular.
Daily Life With Aligners
You wear your aligners about 20 to 22 hours a day and take them out to eat, drink anything other than water, brush, and floss. There are no food restrictions, and you can clean your teeth as easily as you do now. Most patients feel mild pressure for a day or two after switching trays, which fades quickly.
Treatment often takes about 9 to 15 months, depending on your case and how consistently you wear your trays. When you finish, a retainer helps keep your results in place. Our article on wearing a retainer after Invisalign explains why that step matters.
Why Straighter Teeth Matter Beyond Looks
Crowded and overlapping teeth are harder to clean, which gives plaque more places to hide. Over time, that can raise the risk of cavities and gum inflammation in the tight spots your toothbrush and floss struggle to reach.
A more even bite can also spread chewing forces more evenly across your teeth. That may reduce uneven wear, chipping, and strain on older fillings, which helps protect the investment you have already made in your smile.
Clear Aligners for Port Orange Teens
Teens can be excellent aligner candidates, especially those who play sports or play an instrument and prefer to avoid brackets. Teen cases may include a few extra trays in case one gets lost or damaged, and aligners are easier to keep clean than braces.
Parents are welcome at every consultation. We review how treatment works, what responsibility your teen takes on, and how aligners may fit with sports, school, and activities.
Cost, Insurance, and Financing
Some dental plans include orthodontic benefits that may cover part of aligner treatment. We review your benefits before you begin, and our article on clear aligner insurance coverage in Florida answers common questions.
We also offer CareCredit and Cherry financing to spread payments over time. Our in-house membership plan, at $299 per year, includes exams, x-rays, cleanings, and 20% off additional treatment, including orthodontic services.
Clear Aligner Questions From Port Orange Patients
Here are answers to the aligner questions Port Orange patients ask us most.
Am I too old for clear aligners?
Not at all. Healthy teeth can move at any age, and many of our aligner patients are adults. We check your gums and bone first to make sure your teeth are ready to move.
How long does clear aligner treatment take?
Many cases take about 9 to 15 months. Your timeline depends on how much movement you need and how consistently you wear your trays.
Do clear aligners hurt?
Most patients feel mild pressure for a day or two after starting a new set of trays. The trays are smooth, without brackets or wires that rub your cheeks.
What is the difference between Invisalign and Candid Pro?
Both are clear aligner systems. Invisalign uses periodic in-office check-ins, while Candid Pro adds app-based remote monitoring reviewed by an orthodontist on Candid’s team.
Do I need a retainer afterward?
Yes. Teeth naturally tend to drift, so a retainer helps hold your new alignment in place after treatment ends.
Start Your Aligner Treatment With Precision Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
Port Orange patients choose us for clear aligners because Dr. James Kortbus gives honest candidacy advice, offers both Invisalign and Candid Pro, and plans every case with digital scanning. Our practice has earned more than 800 Google reviews, and aligners pair well with whitening or other Port Orange cosmetic dentistry treatments.
If you are ready for a straighter smile without brackets and wires, we would love to help. Schedule your clear aligner consultation today.