Boatman Dental
Clear Aligners Near Gardnerville, NV
Clear aligner treatment for teens and adults at Boatman Dental, a general dental practice in Minden, NV, a few miles from Gardnerville.
Clear Aligners Near Gardnerville, NV
Boatman Dental is a general dental practice in Minden, Nevada. We provide clear aligner treatment for teens and adults at our Minden office.
Our office is in Minden, a few miles north of central Gardnerville on US Highway 395, about 5 to 10 minutes by car.
About Clear Aligners
Clear aligners are a series of removable, transparent trays worn over the teeth. Each tray moves the teeth a small amount, and trays are changed on a schedule until the planned position is reached. They are taken out to eat and to brush.
We provide clear aligner treatment for teens and adults. We do not offer braces or other fixed orthodontic appliances, and we do not start aligner treatment in young children. For children, we watch bite development at regular checkups and refer to another provider if early orthodontic treatment is needed.
Aligners can be used for some crowding, spacing, and mild to moderate bite problems. Not every case is suited to aligners. If yours is not, we will tell you and refer you to a provider who offers other treatment.
Aligners only work when they are worn as directed, usually most of the day and night. After treatment, retainers are needed to hold the teeth in place, because teeth tend to shift.
What to Expect
The first visit is a consultation with X-rays, photographs, and a scan of your teeth. We use these records to decide whether aligners are appropriate for your case.
If they are, we go over the plan, how the trays are worn, and what follow-up visits involve. Progress checks are scheduled at our Minden office. The length of treatment depends on the case and on how consistently the trays are worn. We explain the treatment plan and its cost before any treatment begins.
Some pressure or soreness is common for a day or two after switching to a new tray.
Getting Here from Gardnerville
Our office is in Minden, a few miles north of central Gardnerville on US Highway 395, about 5 to 10 minutes by car.
Drive times vary with traffic, weather, and road conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer braces?
No. We provide clear aligner treatment only. If your case needs braces or another appliance we don't offer, we will tell you and refer you to a provider who does.
Can my child have clear aligners?
We provide aligner treatment for teens and adults. For younger children, we monitor bite development at regular checkups and refer if early treatment is needed.
Do you accept my insurance?
Coverage depends on your plan. Call our office with your insurance information and we can talk through how it applies before your visit.
How much does clear aligner treatment cost?
Cost depends on the treatment you need, which we can't know before an exam. We explain the treatment plan and its cost before any treatment begins.
Contact Boatman Dental
Boatman Dental
1624 Library Ln, Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-8176
Request an appointment online or call our office.
A few miles from Gardnerville via US Highway 395.