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Clear Aligners in Lake City, FL

Straighten your smile with nearly invisible trays. Ask Dr. Mujica if clear aligners are right for you.

How clear aligners work

1. Custom trays2. Gentle pressure3. Straighter smile

Nearly invisible trays you change as your smile improves

Lake City, FL · Family dentistry

How we can help

Clear aligners straighten teeth with a series of clear, removable trays instead of metal brackets and wires. Each set of trays applies gentle, steady pressure to move your teeth a little at a time. You switch to the next set as your smile improves. Many teens and adults prefer aligners to traditional braces for work, school, and photos.

At Lake City Family Dental Care, Dr. Lizzett Mujica, DDS (FL Lic. DN31137) evaluates your teeth and bite and builds a custom plan around your goals.

What to expect

Nearly invisible trays
Removable for eating and brushing
Custom plan based on your smile goals
Great option for many adults and teens

Why patients choose clear aligners

Nearly invisible. The trays are clear, so most people won't notice them.
Removable. Take them out to eat, brush, and floss. No food restrictions like with brackets.
Custom to you. Your trays are made from a plan based on your teeth and smile goals.
For many teens and adults. Aligners work for many common spacing and crowding concerns. Dr. Mujica will tell you honestly whether they're a good fit for your case.

How clear aligners work

Evaluation. Dr. Mujica examines your teeth, gums, and bite and takes a digital scan of your teeth, not impressions, to plan your treatment. Any cavities or gum problems are handled first.
Your custom plan. We walk you through the plan step by step, including about how long treatment may take and what it costs, before you commit.
Wearing your trays. Aligners are typically worn about 22 hours a day, taking them out to eat, brush, and floss. You switch to the next set on the schedule Dr. Mujica sets for you.
Check-ins. Periodic visits let us track your progress. How often you come in depends on your plan.
Keeping your result. When treatment ends, retainers help keep your teeth from shifting back. Dr. Mujica will set your retainer schedule.

Wear time, tray changes, check-in visits, and retainers are specific to each patient. Dr. Mujica sets each patient's schedule.

We see patients from Lake City and across Columbia County, including Fort White, Lake Butler, Live Oak, and Wellborn.

Paying for clear aligners

We work with most major dental insurance plans. Some plans include orthodontic benefits, and we'll help you understand yours. Treatment can also be split into monthly payments with Cherry, with no hard credit check to see your options. We also accept CareCredit.

Clear Aligners at Lake City Family Dental Care in Lake City, FL

Book an appointment Call (386) 752-1342

Frequently asked questions

Are clear aligners right for me?

Clear aligners work for many teens and adults with common crowding or spacing concerns. Some cases need a different approach. Ask Dr. Mujica if clear aligners are right for you. She'll examine your teeth and bite and give you an honest answer.

Will people notice my aligners?

The trays are clear, so most people won't notice them. You can take them out to eat, brush, and floss.

How long does treatment take?

It depends on how much your teeth need to move. After your evaluation, Dr. Mujica will give you an estimated timeline as part of your plan.

Can I eat with clear aligners?

You take your aligners out to eat and drink anything other than water, then brush and put them back in. That's one reason many people find them easier than braces.