Both are premium clear aligner systems with a long track record. The differences patients tell us they care about are: Candid uses fewer attachments on the teeth by design, includes remote monitoring with at-home scans between fittings, and typically requires fewer in-person office visits. Invisalign is the older, more advertised brand. Outcomes are comparable on the cases we treat. We're a CandidPro provider because the patient experience fits our practice and our patient base. We do not offer Invisalign.

Premium clear aligner cost at Castellanos Dental varies by case complexity. We provide a transparent, itemized quote during your free in-office consult. Cherry financing is available with pre-approval in 60 seconds and a soft credit check, and we work with most PPO dental insurance plans.

Most clear aligner cases at Castellanos Dental finish in 6 to 18 months. Mild cases can complete in as little as 4 to 6 months. Complex crowding or bite issues may take longer. We'll give you a specific timeline at your consult after reviewing your 3D scan.

It is not. The majority of clear aligner patients at our West Hialeah office are adults between 25 and 55. Premium aligner systems like Candid are specifically designed with adult lifestyles in mind — discreet, removable, and compatible with professional settings.

Sí. Todo nuestro equipo es bilingüe. La Dra. Castellanos y el personal ofrecen consultas completas de alineadores transparentes premium en español. Atendemos pacientes de West Hialeah, Miami Lakes, Palm Springs North y Hialeah Gardens.

Candid at Castellanos Dental is dentist-supervised. Dr. Castellanos plans the case, fits the first set, and reviews every remote scan personally. Mail-order systems skip in-person dental supervision entirely. The remote monitoring in our Candid program is a dentist reviewing your at-home scan, not an algorithm.

Far fewer than a legacy aligner system. Most patients see us for the initial consult, the first fitting, and a small number of in-person checks throughout treatment. The rest of the progress monitoring happens via at-home scans through the CandidApp, which our team reviews from the office.

Many PPO dental insurance plans cover a portion of orthodontic treatment including clear aligners, particularly when medically indicated. We verify benefits for free before your consult so you know exactly what's covered.

Most patients feel mild pressure or tenderness for a day or two when switching to a new set of trays. That's the teeth moving — exactly what you want. The discomfort is much milder than traditional braces and typically fades quickly.

Absolutely, and you are exactly who this practice was built for. Dr. Castellanos has a psychology background specifically for anxious patients. The Candid program also reduces in-office visits significantly, so most progress checks happen at home on your phone — which removes a major anxiety trigger by itself.