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Straighten Your Smile With Invisalign in Westerville, OH
Invisalign is a series of clear, removable aligners that gradually straighten teeth without metal brackets or wires. It works for most teens and adults with mild to moderate crowding, spacing, or bite problems. At Just Smiles in Westerville, Dr. Phil Chahine oversees every case as an Invisalign Pearl Provider with hundreds of completed cases.
Call 614-392-7109 or request your free Invisalign consultation online to get started. Already have a treatment plan from somewhere else? Your second opinion is free, and patients without insurance save $1,000 off Invisalign through the Just Smiles Dental Plan.
What Is Invisalign and How Does It Work?
Invisalign moves your teeth using a series of custom clear aligners instead of metal brackets and wires. Each aligner is worn for one to two weeks, then swapped for the next in the series as your teeth shift gradually into place.
Because there’s nothing bonded to your teeth, you can pull the aligners out to eat, brush, and floss like normal. That also means no broken brackets or loose wires to deal with between visits, a common complaint with traditional braces.
Every case starts with a digital scan rather than a mouthful of putty. That scan builds your ClinCheck simulation, a preview of how your teeth are expected to move before you commit to treatment. Depending on your case, we may add small tooth-colored attachments for extra grip, or use IPR to open small amounts of space between teeth.
Most adults finish in 12 to 18 months. Simpler cases can wrap up in as little as four months, while more involved bite corrections take longer.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Invisalign?
Invisalign works well for most teens and adults dealing with mild to moderate crowding, gaps, or bite issues. A digital scan at your consultation tells us quickly whether your case is a fit.
In dental terms, this covers malocclusion, which just means teeth or a bite that doesn’t line up the way it should, including crowding, spacing, and mild-to-moderate crossbite, overbite, and underbite. More severe skeletal bite problems sometimes still need traditional orthodontics or, rarely, jaw surgery.
If you’re unsure whether Invisalign is realistic for your teeth, that’s exactly what the free consultation is for. We’ll walk through your ClinCheck simulation together and tell you honestly if aligners won’t get you the result you’re after, rather than start treatment that’s unlikely to work.
Why Choose Just Smiles for Invisalign in Westerville?
Invisalign is available at a lot of dental offices around Columbus. Here’s what backs up ours at Just Smiles Westerville.
Treated by an Invisalign Pearl Provider
Dr. Phil Chahine, who treats patients at both our Westerville and Hilliard offices, holds Invisalign’s Pearl Provider status for 2026, up from Gold the year before. It reflects hundreds of Invisalign cases and years of hands-on experience.
Led by a 13-Time Top Columbus Dentist
Dr. Chahine has personally completed hundreds of Invisalign cases and holds a Fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry, which takes years of extra training to earn. Columbus has named him a Top Dentist every year since 2013, 13 years running.
Save $1,000 Without Insurance
The Just Smiles Dental Plan is built for patients without dental insurance. For $325 a year, adults get two cleanings and two exams covered at 100 percent, plus $1,000 off any Invisalign treatment, all without filing a single insurance claim. No extra paperwork required.
What Does Invisalign Treatment Look Like at Just Smiles Westerville?
Treatment at our Westerville office starts with a digital scan and ClinCheck preview, then moves into a series of custom aligners with checkups along the way to keep things on track.
We scan your teeth with an intraoral scanner instead of taking impressions, then use that scan to build your ClinCheck simulation. Once you sign off on the plan, we order your full aligner series.
You’ll switch to a new aligner roughly every two weeks and come in periodically so we can confirm things are tracking as planned. If your teeth fall behind schedule, we adjust the plan instead of waiting to see if they catch up.
Once treatment wraps up, we fit you for a retainer at that same appointment, so there’s no gap between finishing your aligners and protecting the result.
Does Insurance Cover Invisalign in Westerville, OH?
Many dental plans include an orthodontic benefit that applies toward Invisalign, though coverage amounts and lifetime maximums vary. Just Smiles is in-network with more than 40 insurance plans and confirms your specific benefit before treatment begins.
That list includes Delta Dental, Aetna, Cigna, MetLife, Guardian, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, and Anthem BCBS, among others.
If you’re uninsured, the Just Smiles Dental Plan is $325 a year for adults and includes $1,000 off Invisalign treatment.
Serving Westerville, Columbus, and Surrounding Communities
Just Smiles in Westerville treats Invisalign patients from throughout the northeast side of Columbus, including New Albany, Sunbury, and Galena.
Our office sits at 656 N State St, inside the Northridge Crossing Plaza next to Giant Eagle. Patients on the west side of Columbus can also get Invisalign at our Hilliard office.
No matter which office you start at, your records and treatment plan travel with you, so a visit to either location picks up exactly where the last one left off.
Other Cosmetic Dentistry Options
Straightening your teeth is one part of a complete smile. Once Invisalign is underway, you may want to pair it with:
- Cosmetic Dentistry Overview – See every cosmetic option available at our Westerville office.
- Dental Veneers – Cover chips, gaps, and shape issues with custom veneers.
- Teeth Whitening – Brighten your smile with professional whitening.
- Gum Reshaping – Even out a crooked or excessive gumline with laser recontouring.
- Smile Makeover – Combine multiple treatments into one custom plan.
Common Questions About Invisalign in Westerville
How Long Does Invisalign Treatment Take in Westerville?
Most adults complete Invisalign in about 12 to 18 months, depending on how much movement your teeth need. Minor spacing or crowding can sometimes finish in as little as 4 to 6 months. Your ClinCheck plan gives you a personalized estimate before you start.
Am I a Good Candidate for Invisalign, or Do I Need Traditional Braces?
Invisalign handles most mild to moderate cases of crowding, spacing, and bite misalignment just as well as braces. More severe skeletal bite problems or complex tooth movements sometimes still call for traditional braces. A digital scan and short exam will tell you which applies to you.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Invisalign in Westerville?
Many dental insurance plans include an orthodontic benefit that applies to Invisalign, though the amount and lifetime maximum depend on your plan. Just Smiles is in-network with more than 40 insurance plans and checks your specific coverage before treatment starts. Patients without insurance can use the Just Smiles Dental Plan for $1,000 off instead.
What if I’m Nervous About Starting Orthodontic Treatment?
A free consultation is the easiest way to ease that. We walk through your ClinCheck simulation together so you can see how your smile is expected to move before committing to anything. If you already have a plan from another dentist and aren’t sure about it, your second opinion with us is free too.
Can I Start Invisalign in Westerville and Finish at Your Hilliard Office?
Yes. Your records and treatment plan stay with Just Smiles, so switching between our Westerville and Hilliard offices during treatment is seamless. This is common for patients whose work or family schedule shifts between the west and north sides of Columbus.
Can Teens Get Invisalign at Just Smiles Westerville?
Yes. Most teens qualify once their adult teeth have fully come in, typically around age 12 to 14. Invisalign also makes a teen-specific aligner with wear indicators that fade over time, so parents can confirm the aligners are actually being worn. A short exam confirms whether your teen is ready to start.
Will Invisalign Fix an Overbite or Crossbite?
Invisalign corrects most mild to moderate overbites, underbites, and crossbites. Severe skeletal bite problems, where the jaws are significantly mismatched in size or position, sometimes still need traditional braces or orthodontic surgery. Your digital scan will show which category applies to your bite.
Do I Have to Wear My Invisalign Aligners All Day?
Yes. Aligners need 20 to 22 hours of wear per day to stay on schedule, with removal only for eating, drinking anything besides water, and brushing or flossing. Wearing them less than that is the most common reason treatment takes longer than planned.
What Happens After My Invisalign Treatment Is Done?
You’ll be fitted for a retainer at your final visit, since teeth can shift back without one. Most patients wear it nightly for the first year, then scale back to a few nights a week. We build your retainer schedule into your treatment plan from the start, not as an afterthought.
Ready to see if Invisalign is right for you?
Just Smiles treats patients from Westerville, Columbus, New Albany, Sunbury, and Galena under the same Pearl Provider status and 13-time Top Columbus Dentist covered above. Call 614-392-7109 or request an appointment online. Not sure about a treatment plan you got somewhere else? Your second opinion is free.
