You shouldn’t have to choose between a straighter smile and living your life. At Somerville Orthodontics, our clear aligners move your teeth quietly in the background, through job interviews, first dates, game days, and everything in between, while Dr. Lee, a board-certified orthodontist, plans and monitors every step. It’s the discretion of clear aligners, backed by the precision only an orthodontist-led practice can offer.
Plenty of companies will mail you a box of aligners. Very few will put a board-certified orthodontist behind every tray. At Somerville Orthodontics, every clear aligner plan is built on a precise Digital Scanner, reviewed and adjusted by Dr. Lee throughout treatment, so you get the convenience of clear aligners with the safety net of real orthodontic supervision.
Comfortable, discreet clear aligners tailored for kids, teens, and adults.
It’s never too late to get the smile you meant to keep. Our adult clear aligner treatment fits around your job, your commute, and your calendar, no brackets, no wires, no changing how you eat lunch.
For younger patients, clear aligners allows us to guide tooth and jaw development early, before all permanent teeth arrive, often preventing the need for more extensive treatment later on.
Not sure which category fits your smile? Our initial smile assessment will tell you exactly where you land, and whether clear aligners are the right fit.
We’ll talk through your smile goals and orthodontic concerns, and determine whether clear aligners are the right treatment path for you.
Our digital scanner captures a fast, goop-free 3D image of your teeth, and shows you a preview of your projected results before treatment starts.
You’ll receive a series of custom, smooth clear trays designed to gradually and gently shift your teeth. Most patients wear each set 20–22 hours a day, removing them only to eat and brush.
Between visits, we monitor your progress remotely, adjusting your plan as needed so treatment stays on schedule with minimal in-office time.
Once treatment is complete, we’ll fit you with a retainer to lock in your results and keep your bite healthy for years to come.
| Clear Aligners | Traditional Braces |
Appearance | Virtually invisible | Visible metal or ceramic brackets |
Removable | Yes, for eating and brushing | No, fixed to teeth |
Diet restrictions | None, remove to eat anything | Some foods restricted |
Comfort | Smooth plastic, no wires | Occasional wire/bracket irritation |
Office visits | Fewer, with remote monitoring | Regular in-person adjustments |
Best for | Mild to moderate cases, motivated wearers | Mild to complex cases, all ages |
Every clear aligner plan starts with our goop-free digital scanner, capturing a fast, precise 3D map of your teeth and a preview of your finished smile. Custom appliances are produced in-house on our 3D printers for speed and accuracy, and virtual consultations and remote monitoring keep your treatment on track with fewer trips to our Cross Street office.
Ready to see where you fit on our smile scale? Schedule your virtual or in-person smile assessment and find out if clear aligners are the right next step for you.
Pricing depends on your case, starting at $2,500 for minor corrections, we’ll give you an exact number at your first smile assessment.
For most mild-to-moderate cases, crowding, spacing, overbites, underbites, and crossbites, clear aligners are just as effective as traditional braces. More complex bite issues may still call for braces, which is why an in-person evaluation matters.
Most patients complete treatment in 6 to 18 months, depending on the complexity of their case and how consistently they wear their aligners.
Yes. Invisalign Teen® is designed specifically for teenagers, with built-in flexibility for the occasional forgotten tray and indicators that help track wear time.
In many cases, yes. Clear aligners can correct mild to moderate overbites and underbites; more significant bite issues may need a combination approach, which we’ll discuss at your consultation.
