Invisalign, Implants, Insurance, Oh My! What You Need to Know Before Starting Treatment
added on: March 5, 2026
Why Informed Decisions Matter
Understanding treatment options and coverage empowers patients to make confident, stress-free dental decisions.
Invisalign and Dental Insurance
Many insurance plans offer limited orthodontic insurance benefits. This may include restrictions on what type of orthodontic treatment you can have, or age limitations. While orthodontic care may seem inaccessible, flexible payment options and membership plans often bridge the gap and help patients get the care they want and need.
Dental Implants and Dental Insurance
Many insurance plans will provide some benefits towards tooth extractions and dentures, but will often have restrictions for implants, despite implant rehabilitation being the more ideal option for patients’ health and function. When given the choice between a removable denture and an implant or implant retained prosthetic solution, patients are able to speak, chew, smile and function FAR better with the implant options.
Insurance should never dictate the healthiest treatment option—your health and quality of life should.
Flexible Payment and Care Options
At Integrative Dental Wellness, treatment planning is based on health not coverage. Options include:
In-house dental plans
Flexible payment arrangements
Transparent cost discussions
This approach supports patients seeking Invisalign, dental implants, or sedation for dental implants.
Choosing Health Over Coverage
The best dental services prioritize longevity, stability, and wellness—not insurance limitations.
Dr. Kelly Betts is a general dentist with extensive experience in cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign®, tongue-tie/lip-tie, and sports dentistry, among others. A fellow at the Academy of General Dentistry, she is also a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the Academy for Sports Dentistry. She is a certified provider of Invisalign® and certified in Botox treatment. She completed a mini-orthodontic residency in clear aligner therapy and trained at The Breathe Institute (TBI) to treat patients with airway concerns. She works with a multispecialty team as a TBI Ambassador to create a functional approach to breathing and wellness.
