Clear aligners
in Miami
Straighten your teeth with a series of clear trays you take out to eat. You see a 3D preview of the plan, and its price, before you start.
- 3D preview first
- English & Español
Mon–Fri 8–6 · Sat 8–2
Mon–Fri 8–6 · Sat 8–2
Clear aligners at a glance
- Treatment time
- 6–18 months
- for most patients. Lighter cases can be shorter.
- Check-in every
- 6–8 weeks
- about 15 minutes each
- Daily wear
- 22 hours a day
- Out for meals, drinks and brushing.
- Insurance
- Sometimes partly
- Plans with orthodontic benefits may pay a set amount.
Are aligners right for you?
Dr. Arenas looks at your teeth, gums and bite first. These are the usual reasons people ask about clear aligners.
Not sure? A consultation includes a 3D scan, so you see the plan before you decide.
- Crowded or overlapping teethTeeth that twist or sit in front of each other.
- Gaps between teethSmall to medium spaces you would like closed.
- Teeth that moved after bracesOften from a retainer that stopped getting worn.
- A bite that is a little offMild cases. More complex bites may need braces.
- You want to skip metal bracketsThe trays are clear and come out for meals.
Four steps from scan to retainer
Most treatments take 6 to 18 months. You switch to a new tray every one to two weeks, and Dr. Arenas checks your progress every 6 to 8 weeks. Times are general ranges. Yours depend on how far your teeth need to move.
1. Consultation and scan1 visit, about an hour
An exam, photos and a 3D scan of your teeth. You see a preview of where they move, and the cost, in writing.
2. Your first trays1 visit, 30–45 minutes
We check how the first set fits. Some teeth need small tooth-colored bumps (attachments) so the trays can grip them. We add those now.
3. Wear and switch6–18 months
Wear each tray about 22 hours a day and switch to the next one every one to two weeks. Check-ins are short.
4. RetainersAfter your last tray
Teeth can drift back when nothing holds them. You get retainers, clear trays or a thin wire behind your teeth, and Dr. Arenas explains when to wear them.
1. Step 1 of 4
Consultation and scan
1 visit, about an hour
An exam, photos and a 3D scan of your teeth. You see a preview of where they move, and the cost, in writing.
2. Step 2 of 4
Your first trays
1 visit, 30–45 minutes
We check how the first set fits. Some teeth need small tooth-colored bumps (attachments) so the trays can grip them. We add those now.
3. Step 3 of 4
Wear and switch
6–18 months
Wear each tray about 22 hours a day and switch to the next one every one to two weeks. Check-ins are short.
4. Step 4 of 4
Retainers
After your last tray
Teeth can drift back when nothing holds them. You get retainers, clear trays or a thin wire behind your teeth, and Dr. Arenas explains when to wear them.
Aligners or braces?
Both straighten teeth. Which one fits depends on your teeth and your habits. Here is how they compare day to day.
| Compare | Clear aligners | Braces |
|---|---|---|
| How they look | Clear, hard to see | Metal brackets and a wire. Tooth-colored ones exist. |
| Can you take them out? | Yes, for meals and brushing | No, they stay on your teeth |
| Eating | Out for meals, so no food rules | Skip sticky and hard foods |
| Cleaning | Brush and floss as usual | Brush around brackets, use floss threaders |
| Check-ins | Every 6–8 weeks | Every 4–8 weeks |
| Typical time | 6–18 months | 12–24 months |
| Best for | Mild to medium crowding and gaps | A wider range, including complex bites |
| What it asks of you | Wearing them about 22 hours a day | Little, because they stay on |
General comparison. Your dentist tells you which fits your teeth.
Am I a candidate?
Tick what sounds like you to start the conversation. Only an exam can tell you for sure.
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Tick what fits and a note appears here.
We will look at your teeth together at a consultation.
Ticked a few? Book a consultation and Dr. Arenas will look at your teeth with you.
What a check-in is like
Check-ins are short, so they fit around work and school. We save time for your questions.
- You pick the timeBook online or call. We are open Saturdays until 2 pm.
- We check your traysWe see how they fit and whether your teeth are moving on schedule.
- We answer questionsA sore spot, a loose tray, a trip coming up: bring it all.
- You leave with your next setsThe date to switch trays, and the date of your next check-in.
Living with aligners
Wear time
About 22 hours a day. Take them out to eat or drink anything but water, then brush before they go back in.
Cleaning the trays
Rinse them and brush gently with a soft toothbrush and cool water. Hot water can warp them.
When teeth feel sore
Pressure for a day or two with each new set is common. Soft foods help, and it eases as your teeth settle.
A lost or cracked tray
Call us before you skip ahead. Often you can wear your last set while a new one is made.
What aligners cost, in writing
After your scan you get a written estimate. Here is what one looks like, with example prices for a full treatment.
What changes the price
- How far your teeth need to move
- How many trays and months it takes
- Upper teeth only, or upper and lower
- The retainers you choose
Insurance
Some PPO plans with orthodontic benefits pay a set lifetime amount toward aligners or braces. We check your plan and tell you what is likely to be covered before you start.
Paying over time
Financing spreads the cost into monthly payments through a third-party lender. We show you the monthly amount before you agree to anything.
Example estimate
Example prices
Upper and lower teeth, full treatment
- Consultation, photos and 3D scan
- $0–$250
- Aligner treatment, all trays and check-ins
- $3,200–$5,800
- Retainers
- $200–$600
- Example total
- $3,400–$6,650
A lighter case with fewer trays can be an example $1,800–$3,000. These are example ranges for a fictional practice. Your dentist gives you the real price in writing before anything starts.
Your aligner dentist
Dr. Marisol Arenas
Founder · General & cosmetic dentist
Dr. Arenas plans aligner treatment at Brisa. She shows you the 3D preview on screen and explains how long each stage takes.
“I explain everything twice: once before we start, and once while we work.”
- Focus
- Family checkups, veneers and whitening
- Languages
- English · Spanish
DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) · General practice residency
What patients say
All reviews- Example review
“They showed me a 3D preview of my aligner plan and told me what to expect. Check-ins take about 15 minutes, so they fit around work.”
Priya S.Clear aligners - Example review
“I wear my aligners to work and nobody has noticed. Check-ins are short, and the front desk tells me when my next set is ready.”
Tomás B.Clear aligners
Questions about clear aligners
The ones we hear most. Ask us anything else at your consultation.
How much do clear aligners cost in Miami?
The example estimate above shows a typical range for a full treatment. The real price depends on how far your teeth need to move and how many trays that takes, so we give it to you in writing after your scan.
Are clear aligners better than braces?
Neither one is better for everyone. Aligners come out and are hard to see. Braces stay on and can handle more complex tooth movements. Your dentist tells you which suits your teeth.
How many hours a day do I wear them?
About 22. You take them out to eat, to drink anything but water, and to brush. Wearing them less slows treatment down, so most patients set phone reminders at first.
Do clear aligners hurt?
Most patients feel pressure or mild soreness for a day or two when they start a new set. It usually eases as teeth settle. Soft foods and over-the-counter pain relief help.
Will I need a retainer afterward?
Yes. Teeth can drift back toward where they were. Retainers hold them in place, and Dr. Arenas tells you how often to wear them.
Does insurance cover clear aligners?
Some plans with orthodontic benefits pay a set lifetime amount toward aligners or braces. We check your benefits and tell you what is likely to be covered before you start.
Start with a scan and a preview
An exam, a 3D scan and a written plan with prices. In English or Spanish, Saturdays included.
