Who Treats You
Marty Greenberg, DMD, MS
Dr. Trang Cao, DMD, CAGS
How Invisalign Works in Jacksonville
Invisalign uses a series of custom-made, clear plastic aligners to gradually move your teeth into proper alignment. Each set of aligners is worn for 1-2 weeks, then swapped for the next set in the sequence. Unlike braces, Invisalign aligners are removable; you take them out to eat, brush, and floss. Treatment is planned digitally using 3D imaging.
Why Bold Bite Offers Invisalign (and Other Aligner Systems)
Your Invisalign Treatment Timeline
Free Consultation + 3D CT Scan
Dr. Marty personally evaluates your bite, takes a 3D CT scan when it is clinically needed, and discusses your treatment options honestly, Invisalign, braces, or a hybrid approach.
Your Personalized 3D Treatment Plan
Dr. Marty personally designs your 3D treatment simulation, positioning each tooth to the ideal outcome based on your bite, facial structure, and goals. You review the plan and provide input before aligners are fabricated.
Aligner Fabrication & Delivery
Once you approve the plan, your digital scan is sent to the Invisalign lab. Aligners are manufactured specifically for your teeth. The sequence of trays arrives ready, every movement mapped.
Wear & Switch Every 1–2 Weeks
Wear aligners 20-22 hours per day. Remove only to eat, drink (anything besides water), and brush. Grin Scope (smartphone app) remote monitoring lets Dr. Marty track progress between visits, fewer trips to the office.
Final Result + Retainers
Once teeth reach final positions, custom retainers maintain results for life. Vivera retainers are 30% stronger than standard Essix material.
Invisalign vs Angel Aligners vs Braces
All three straighten teeth effectively. The right choice depends on your case, lifestyle, goals, and budget. Dr. Marty recommends based on what delivers the best clinical result, not the highest price tag.
Important distinction: Invisalign is the most-recognized brand because it advertises directly to patients and supplies general dentists nationwide. Angel Aligners is the orthodontist-only alternative. Available exclusively through specialists, with extra clinical features (Angel Pro dual-stiffness mode, transparent angelButtons built into the aligner) that general-dentist providers do not access. Patients who specifically prefer the Invisalign brand still receive it at Bold Bite Orthodontics; for everyone else, Angel is the recommended platform.
How Bold Bite Approaches Braces vs Clear Aligners
| Factor | Invisalign | Angel Aligners (Invisalign Competitor) |
Braces |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markets to |
General public, dentists, and orthodontists. Provided by any dentist or dental specialist
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Orthodontists only. Not available to general dentists. Carries advanced features (Angel Pro 2-stiffness, transparent angelButtons) reserved for the orthodontic specialty
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Orthodontists only
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| Visibility |
Nearly invisible
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Nearly invisible
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Visible
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| Removability |
Removable
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Removable
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Fixed 24/7
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| Complex bite correction |
Good for mild-moderate
|
Angel Pro extends to complex cases
|
Best for complex
|
| Posterior force control |
Single-stiffness aligner only
|
Angel Pro 2-stiffness option
|
Built in via wire selection
|
| Tooth rotation |
Limited on severe
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Limited on severe
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Full control
|
| Elastic attachment buttons |
Bonded to teeth (metal or composite)
|
Built into the aligner (transparent angelButtons). Nothing on teeth
|
Built into the bracket
|
| Compliance required |
20–22 hrs/day
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20–22 hrs/day
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Always working
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| Oral hygiene |
Normal brushing
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Normal brushing
|
Extra tools needed
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| Office visits |
Every 8–10 weeks
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Every 8–10 weeks
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Every 6–8 weeks
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| Starting At |
See current fees
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See current fees
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See current fees
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When Braces Replace Aligners at Bold Bite Orthodontics
Hybrid treatment at Bold Bite Orthodontics. Dr. Marty and Dr. Cao often start a case in clear aligners for the bulk of treatment, then finish in braces for the final precision movements. The patient stays in the esthetic modality for most of the treatment and gets the mechanical control of fixed appliances only at the end. The decision is always case-specific and discussed at the free consultation, not pushed based on which product carries a higher margin.
Invisalign Cost in Jacksonville
Invisalign at Bold Bite Orthodontics is offered as comprehensive treatment, with monthly payments available. The practice also offers Angel Aligners as a more affordable clear aligner option with comparable quality. Total treatment cost depends on case complexity, and current fees are on our Invisalign cost page. Bold Bite Orthodontics accepts all major PPO dental insurance plans.
Clear Aligners for Every Budget
Bold Bite Accepts All Major PPO Dental Insurance
Am I a Candidate for Invisalign?
Invisalign treats a wide range of orthodontic issues. During your free consultation, Dr. Marty evaluates whether Invisalign, braces, or a hybrid approach is the best path to your ideal result.
Cases Treated with Invisalign
When Braces May Be Better
Dr. Marty may recommend braces upfront when the case involves severe tooth rotation (more than 20 degrees), significant vertical tooth movement (intrusion/extrusion), complex bite correction requiring precise anchorage, young patients who may not comply with 20-22 hours of daily wear, or skeletal discrepancies requiring expanders or functional appliances.
Honesty about the right tool matters more than selling the preferred product.
Invisalign for Adults vs Teens
Adults
Teens
How Bold Bite Gauges Teen Compliance Before Invisalign
Aligners work only when they are worn, so Bold Bite is direct with teens and parents from day one: trays need to stay in approximately 22 hours per day and come out only to eat, drink anything other than water, and brush. The practice monitors wear remotely through Grin Scope between visits, which keeps everyone accountable and allows the doctors to step in early if a patient is falling behind. Teens are reminded that the aligners do the work only while they are in the mouth, not while they sit in the case.
When a Patient Is Not Compliant With Aligners
Because Bold Bite monitors aligner wear through Grin Scope, the practice typically catches non-compliance early, before the teeth fall significantly behind the treatment plan. When that happens, the doctors have a direct conversation with the patient and parent about wear time and what falling behind means for the timeline. If tracking keeps deviating beyond what refinements can correct, the practice recommends switching to braces, which removes the compliance variable from the equation; a switch fee applies in that situation.
Invisalign Refinements
Refinements are additional aligner trays used after your initial series if teeth have not reached the exact final position. They are a normal part of Invisalign treatment, not a sign something went wrong.
How Bold Bite Handles Invisalign Refinements
Angel Aligners includes five years of unlimited refinements, and most Bold Bite patients need two or three refinement rounds. The practice developed a unique attachment-free finishing protocol: all attachments are removed for the final refinement, and detail movements are completed using Angel’s full high trimline, which provides enough tooth-surface coverage for small finishing movements without the aesthetic compromise of attachments. Patients experience the final trays as retainers rather than active treatment.
Why Choose Bold Bite Orthodontics for Invisalign in Jacksonville?
Most Invisalign providers in Jacksonville are general dentists. Bold Bite Orthodontics is led by two orthodontists who have completed 9,000+ combined orthodontic cases and also offers braces and hybrid approaches, so the recommendation is always based on the best clinical outcome, not the only tool available.
Why Mail-Order Aligners Are Not Equivalent
Orthodontist – Not Just a Dentist
Any dentist can order clear aligners, but an orthodontist completes years of additional university residency focusing solely on tooth movement and bite mechanics. At Bold Bite Orthodontics, Dr. Marty Greenberg (ABO Board Eligible) and Dr. Trang Cao (Board-Certified ABO Diplomate) collaborate on every complex case. Both doctors earned their advanced orthodontic specializations at Jacksonville University, ensuring your smile is backed by true specialized expertise.
Doctor Designs Every Plan
Dr. Marty personally reviews and adjusts every 3D treatment simulation. Not a technician. Not a software default. Each tooth is positioned to match your specific bite, facial balance, and smile goals.
3D CBCT Scan Included Under 18
Vatech Green CT CBCT, teeth, jaws, and airway in under 30 seconds. It is included for patients under 18; adults get a CBCT only when clinically needed, and we tell them the cost first.
Grin Scope Remote Monitoring
Scan your teeth from home between office visits. Dr. Marty monitors progress remotely, catching tracking issues early without extra appointments.
Angel Aligners as an Alternative
If Invisalign is not the right fit for your budget, Angel Aligners offer comparable quality. Same clinical precision. Orthodontist-only distribution means lower lab costs. Current fees are on our Invisalign cost page.
Two-Orthodontist Team
Bold Bite Orthodontics is led by Dr. Marty and Dr. Cao, both residency-trained orthodontists who review complex aligner plans together. Patients receive two sets of clinical eyes on every setup, not one doctor rushing between chairs.
ABO Board-Certified Diplomate
Board certification by the American Board of Orthodontics is a voluntary credential held by fewer than half of practicing orthodontists. It signals that a doctor has submitted finished cases for review by a panel of peers and demonstrated measurable clinical excellence. Dr. Cao holds this designation.
Whole-Mouth Perspective
Dr. Marty practiced general dentistry for 8-plus years before specializing in orthodontics. Every aligner plan at Bold Bite Orthodontics is evaluated for hygiene risk, periodontal stability, and restorative implications, not just tooth position.
English & Vietnamese Spoken
Dr. Cao is fluent in Vietnamese, a rare combination among Jacksonville-area orthodontists. Families who prefer consultations in Vietnamese can schedule directly with Dr. Cao.
Private Practice Standard
Not a DSO chain. Doctor-owned. You see the same orthodontist every visit, same judgment, same standards, from consultation to retainers.
What Aligner Patients Say
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Invisalign cost in Jacksonville?
How long does Invisalign take?
Is Invisalign worth it compared to braces?
Should I get Invisalign from a dentist or orthodontist?
Any dentist can order Invisalign trays, but orthodontists have specialized training to diagnose underlying bite issues, plan complex tooth movements, and manage treatment when it does not go as expected. Dr. Trang Cao (ABO Board-Certified Diplomate) and Dr. Marty Greenberg (ABO Board-Eligible) collaborate on every complex case. Doctor 1 brings a CODA-accredited orthodontic specialty residency at Jacksonville University School of Orthodontics; Doctor 2 brings a CODA-accredited orthodontic specialty residency at Jacksonville University School of Orthodontics.
Can teenagers get Invisalign?
What happens if I lose an aligner tray?
Are mail-order aligners like SmileDirectClub the same as Invisalign?
What about Angel Aligners or Spark Aligners?
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