Countless adults wish they had straighter teeth. The idea of clear aligners might appeal to them, but they may hesitate to commit to treatment because they are concerned about cost. Does that sound like a familiar situation? Take heart! You may be able to save a significant amount on SureSmile — a popular clear aligner system — if you begin your treatment before the end of the year. Let’s talk more about why right now is the ideal time to get started on your journey to your perfect smile.

Using Your Insurance

Many people regard clear aligners as a purely cosmetic treatment, but that is far from the truth. In fact, for the vast majority of people, orthodontic treatment also has significant oral and overall health benefits. That’s why the answer to the question, “Does dental insurance cover SureSmile?” is yes for countless individuals.

Take a look at your policy details to see how it applies to orthodontic treatment. Many plans have a once-in-a-lifetime provision for braces, clear aligners, and similar services. Typically, they cover half the cost of orthodontia, up to the amount of your plan’s lifetime maximum. Using your policy could reduce your out of pocket expense for SureSmile by hundreds of dollars — perhaps even by a thousand dollars or more.

Of course, you could wait until 2021 to use your insurance for orthodontic treatments. However, you might end up paying more if you wait. That is because you may have to pay your deductible again in the new year. It is also possible that the details of your insurance policy, including your monthly premium, will change.

Don’t Forget Your FSA

Do you have a flexible spending account (FSA) through your workplace? An FSA contains tax-free money that you can put toward medical and dental treatments — in most cases, that includes orthodontic services. And since the majority of FSAs expire at the end of the year (usually without any sort of rollover provision), acting fast to begin your treatment could prevent you from letting your benefit dollars go to waste.

You’ll See Results Before You Know It

There is another, non-monetary reason to begin SureSmile as soon as possible. While treatment times vary from patient to patient, most people begin to see results in just a few months. In many cases, their smile is completely made over in about one year. Therefore, if you start your treatment now, you could have a gorgeous new look to show off when you attend in-person post-COVID festivities at the end of 2021.

Would you like to achieve a healthier, more attractive smile? Acting soon to begin your orthodontic treatment could help you save money!

Meet the Practice

Drs. Minh-Phuong Bui and Le Nguyen are the general dentists at Southeastern Dental Care in Lakeville. They offer a broad range of services, including SureSmile clear aligners. They are also pleased to accept payment from most PPO dental insurances, and they are even in-network with several major plans. If you would like to learn more about our practice, our doctors, or SureSmile, contact us at 508-947-5717.