Reviewed by Dr. Nicole M. Berger, DDS — South Florida Smile Spa, Pompano Beach, FL
Patients searching for ClearCorrect in Pompano Beach are usually comparing clear aligner brands before choosing a dentist, so this page is written to help with that comparison honestly. ClearCorrect is a clear aligner system owned by Straumann that competes directly with Invisalign; both straighten teeth with a series of removable, nearly invisible trays made from a digital scan, and both are provided through dentists rather than bought directly. South Florida Smile Spa provides Invisalign, not ClearCorrect, and Dr. Nicole M. Berger chose it for reasons explained below. The page covers what ClearCorrect is, how the two systems differ in material, planning and case range, what matters more than the brand, and what an aligner case here involves.
Quick answer
ClearCorrect and Invisalign are both dentist-provided clear aligner systems that straighten teeth with a sequence of removable trays worn 20 to 22 hours a day and changed every one to two weeks, and for most mild to moderate crowding, spacing and bite cases either can produce a good result. The practical differences are Invisalign’s SmartTrack multilayer material, its larger range of attachments and planning tools for harder movements, and the iTero scanner and outcome simulation that integrate with it. South Florida Smile Spa in Pompano Beach provides Invisalign, including Invisalign Teen and Invisalign First, and retainers; it does not provide ClearCorrect. What matters more than the brand is the dentist’s exam, the plan, the supervision and honesty about which cases belong with an orthodontist, and that is what the consultation here is for.
The Comparison
ClearCorrect in Pompano Beach vs. Invisalign: what is actually different
The two systems are more alike than different. Both are made from a digital scan, both use a series of trays, both need attachments for difficult movements, and both end with retainers. The differences are in the details that affect harder cases.
- Material. Invisalign uses SmartTrack, a patented multilayer plastic that applies lighter, more constant force and holds its shape between changes. ClearCorrect uses its own ClearQuartz tri-layer material; both are a step above single-layer plastics.
- Trim line. ClearCorrect aligners are trimmed straight, slightly above the gumline, which some patients find grips better and others find more visible; Invisalign is scalloped along the gum. A minor point either way.
- Planning tools. Invisalign’s ClinCheck planning, attachment library and features for rotations, vertical movements and bite correction are the most developed in the category, which is why it handles the widest range of cases.
- Scanner integration. Invisalign is designed around the iTero scanner we use, including the outcome simulation shown at the consultation and rapid rescans for refinements.
- Track record. Invisalign has treated the most patients of any aligner system and has the longest published follow-up; ClearCorrect is a well-established second.
- Cost. ClearCorrect is often marketed as the lower-priced option. The gap is modest at the practice level, and the fee you pay is set by the dentist, the case complexity and what is included, not by the brand.
The American Dental Association’s page on braces and aligners makes the point that applies to both brands: aligners should be planned and supervised by a dentist who has examined you.
ClearCorrect vs. Invisalign at a glance
| ClearCorrect | Invisalign (provided at SFSS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Straumann | Align Technology |
| Material | ClearQuartz tri-layer | SmartTrack multilayer |
| Trim line | Straight, above the gumline | Scalloped along the gumline |
| Attachments and elastics | Yes | Yes, with the broadest library |
| Planning software | ClearPilot | ClinCheck, with Invisalign outcome simulator on iTero |
| Case range | Mild to moderate; some complex | Mild to complex; the widest range |
| Teen and child options | Available | Invisalign Teen, Invisalign First |
| Wear and change schedule | 20 to 22 hours a day; 1 to 2 weeks per aligner | Same |
| Treatment time | 6 to 18 months typical | Same for the same case |
| Retainers | Brand retainers available | Vivera retainers, or clear retainers made here |
| Provided at SFSS | No | Yes, by Dr. Berger |
The Process
What an aligner case at South Florida Smile Spa involves
- Consultation and scan. Bite exam, X-rays, photographs and an iTero scan, with a simulation of your likely result. Dr. Berger tells you whether aligners suit the case or it belongs with an orthodontist.
- 3D plan. Every movement is mapped in ClinCheck, reviewed by Dr. Berger, and shown to you for approval before any aligner is made.
- Fitting. Attachments are bonded where the plan needs them and the first aligners are seated; you learn insertion, removal and cleaning.
- Wear and change. Twenty to twenty-two hours a day, a new aligner every one to two weeks, out only for meals, non-water drinks and brushing.
- Progress checks. Every six to ten weeks; a lagging tooth is rescanned and handled with a refinement series, included in the fee.
- Retainers. Attachments polished off, final records taken, clear retainers made the same week and worn nightly for life.
Why South Florida Smile Spa chose Invisalign
A practice can only supervise well what it uses every day, so Dr. Berger chose one aligner system rather than several. Invisalign was the choice because it handles the broadest case range, integrates with the iTero scanner the office already uses for crowns, veneers and nightguards, has the longest clinical track record, and offers Invisalign Teen and Invisalign First for younger patients. That is not a criticism of ClearCorrect, which is a sound system in good hands; it is a decision about depth over breadth. If you have been quoted ClearCorrect elsewhere and want a second opinion, the consultation here will tell you whether your case is easy enough that either brand would do or hard enough that the planning tools matter.
What matters more than the brand
Four things decide an aligner result, and none of them is the logo on the box. First, an examination: gums, bone, roots and bite checked before teeth are moved. Second, the plan: a dentist who reviews every movement rather than accepting the lab’s first proposal. Third, supervision: visits often enough to catch a tooth that is not tracking before the next ten aligners stop fitting. Fourth, honesty about candidacy: a case that needs fixed braces should be referred, not squeezed into aligners. Dr. Berger provides all four with Invisalign, and refers the cases that need an orthodontist.
Switching from ClearCorrect, or finishing a case started elsewhere
Patients sometimes come to us partway through aligner treatment started with another dentist or another brand, after a move or a problem. Records can be transferred, a new scan taken, and the case finished with Invisalign from where the teeth are now; it is not necessary to start over. The same is true for a mail-order case that has stalled. The consultation includes a scan and an honest assessment of what remains to be done.
Retainers, whichever brand you used
Every aligner result relapses without retention, and retainer wear is nightly for life. Dr. Berger makes clear retainers here for Invisalign patients and for anyone who has finished ClearCorrect, braces or another aligner elsewhere and lost or outgrown theirs. Our retainers page explains the removable and fixed options.
Cost and insurance
Invisalign at South Florida Smile Spa is quoted as one written fee covering the scan, the plan, all aligners and refinements, visits and the first retainers, with shorter Express and Lite tiers for minor cases. Dental plans with orthodontic benefits treat ClearCorrect and Invisalign identically, usually a lifetime maximum toward either; our team verifies your plan before you decide. Financing is available for Invisalign treatment.
Care in Pompano Beach
Why patients choose South Florida Smile Spa for aligners
- One system, done thoroughly. Invisalign is used daily here, planned and reviewed by Dr. Berger, not one of several brands tried occasionally.
- iTero from the first visit. No impression putty, a simulation of your result on the spot, rescans in minutes.
- A cosmetic dentist’s plan. Alignment is designed toward the finished smile, with whitening or veneers sequenced after when wanted.
- Honest about hard cases. If your case belongs with an orthodontist, you hear it at the consultation.
- Retainers for everyone. Made and replaced here, whatever system or office your treatment started in.
Aligner patients come to us from Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Coconut Creek, including many comparing quotes from more than one office.
Comparing aligner brands and quotes
Book an Invisalign consultation with Dr. Berger. A scan, a simulation and a written all-in fee, plus an honest read on whether your case is easy enough for any brand or hard enough that the planning tools matter.
South Florida Smile Spa · Dr. Nicole M. Berger, DDS · 572 E McNab Rd, Suite 102, Pompano Beach, FL 33060 · (954) 785-1100
Frequently Asked Questions
Does South Florida Smile Spa offer ClearCorrect?
No. Dr. Berger provides Invisalign, including Invisalign Teen and Invisalign First, and retainers. Patients comparing quotes are welcome to a consultation, where the scan and simulation show what Invisalign would involve for their case.
Is ClearCorrect as good as Invisalign?
For mild to moderate crowding and spacing, either system in good hands gives a comparable result. Invisalign has the more developed planning and attachment tools for rotations, vertical movements and bite correction, the broadest case range, and the longest track record, which is why it is the system used here.
Is ClearCorrect cheaper than Invisalign?
It is often marketed that way, but the fee you pay is set by the dentist, the complexity of the case and what is included, such as refinements and retainers, rather than by the brand. Invisalign here is one written all-in fee, with lower-priced Express and Lite tiers for minor cases.
What is the difference in how they feel?
Both are thin, clear and removable. ClearCorrect aligners are trimmed straight just above the gumline; Invisalign is scalloped along it. Some patients find one more comfortable than the other, but it is a small difference next to the fit of a well-planned aligner.
Can I switch from ClearCorrect to Invisalign mid-treatment?
Yes. A new scan is taken, records are transferred where possible, and the case is finished with Invisalign from the current tooth positions. Patients who have moved, lost their dentist, or stalled with a mail-order kit are finished the same way.
How long does aligner treatment take?
Six to eighteen months for most cases with either system, since teeth move at the rate bone remodels. Minor crowding can finish in a few months; the number of aligners in your plan is the timeline.
Who is not a candidate for aligners?
Severely rotated teeth, teeth that must move a long way vertically, large skeletal bite problems, impacted teeth and children who need jaw expansion are more predictably treated with fixed braces or an orthodontist’s appliances, and Dr. Berger refers those cases.
Will I need retainers afterward?
Yes, nightly for life, with any aligner brand or with braces. Clear retainers are made here at the end of treatment and replaced when needed, including for patients treated elsewhere.
Do you see patients from outside Pompano Beach?
Yes. Aligner patients come from Lighthouse Point, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Coconut Creek and across Broward County, and visits are only every six to ten weeks. The office is at 572 E McNab Rd, Suite 102, Pompano Beach. Call (954) 785-1100 or request an appointment.