Straighten Your Smile | Clear Aligners in Coral Gables, FL

Straighten Your Teeth on Your Terms

We understand that wanting a straighter smile as an adult comes with hesitation. Whether your teeth have shifted over the years or you have always wanted to fix a few crowded teeth, traditional metal braces rarely fit into a busy adult lifestyle. By offering clear aligner orthodontics and a personalized approach, the team at University Dental Group helps you achieve a healthy smile comfortably and discreetly. We focus entirely on finding a solution that fits your goals, your schedule, and your budget.

Choosing clear aligner therapy at our practice allows you to experience:

Discreet Daily Wear: Your custom trays are virtually invisible, allowing you to smile confidently in meetings, social gatherings, and photos without anyone noticing you are in treatment.
Total Freedom with Food: Because your aligners are completely removable, you never have to give up the foods you love. Simply pop your trays out to eat, brush, and floss as you normally would.
Fewer Busywork Visits: Without metal wires to tighten or broken brackets to repair, your check-ins with us are quick and spaced out, giving you more time back in your week.

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Why We Choose OrthoFX Clear Aligners

Because every patient deserves the most comfortable and effective care available, Dr. Morales and Dr. Garcia partner with OrthoFX for clear aligner treatment. While other aligner brands rely on stiff, single-layer plastic, OrthoFX is designed to give you a noticeably better experience in two major ways:

More Effective, Comfortable Material

Other aligner systems use rigid plastic that pushes hard on your teeth for the first two days and loses momentum for the rest of the week. OrthoFX aligners are crafted from a patented, three-layer polymer. Two outer shells guide your teeth with accuracy, while a flexible inner core applies gentle, continuous pressure. This means smoother, more predictable tooth movement without the sharp soreness or gum irritation of traditional plastic trays. Your kit also includes built-in “Rescue Aligners” to help get your smile right back on track if you ever fall slightly behind schedule.

Lower Cost to the Patient

With other aligner brands, a large part of what you pay for is the household name. By choosing OrthoFX, we are able to deliver more advanced aligner material and doctor-directed results at a significantly lower cost to you. You get a superior orthodontic experience that respects your budget.

Every Step of Your Treatment

Your comfort is our priority from our first conversation to your final retainer. Here is how we ensure your clear aligner journey goes smoothly:

Consultation: Sit down with Dr. Morales or Dr. Garcia to discuss what you would like to change about your smile. We will evaluate your bite and take quick, comfortable digital scans of your teeth with no messy putty impressions.
Personalized Plan: We map out each step of your tooth movement and give you a clear, upfront look at your timeline and cost so there are never any surprises.
Clear Guidance: Once your custom OrthoFX aligners arrive, we make sure they fit comfortably and walk you through exactly how to wear and care for your trays, checking in periodically to celebrate your progress.

Your First Visit

Our Approach to Care

Our doctors are dedicated to providing high-quality dentistry in a space where you feel seen and supported. This practice is built on a foundation of genuine commitment to creating a stress-free environment. Here, we take the time to treat you like a neighbor in the Coral Gables community, not just a patient.

Ready for a Straighter Smile?

It is time to stop hiding your teeth in photos and invest in a smile you love showing off. Our team is here to help you take that next step with a comfortable, straightforward plan built around your life.

Contact us today to learn how clear aligner orthodontics can transform your smile and boost your everyday confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What dental concerns can clear aligners fix? Clear aligners are an adult orthodontic solution for mild-to-moderate alignment issues, including crowded or overlapping teeth, small gaps, overbites, underbites, crossbites, and orthodontic relapse (teeth that have shifted after wearing braces years ago).

How are OrthoFX aligners different from older aligner brands? It comes down to comfort, predictability, and value. While traditional brands use a single layer of rigid plastic, OrthoFX uses a three-layer material that applies light, steady pressure all week long. It moves teeth effectively with less discomfort, requires fewer mid-treatment refinements, and comes at a lower out-of-pocket cost to you.

How many hours a day do I need to wear my trays? For your treatment to stay on schedule, you should wear your aligners for 20 to 22 hours each day. You will only remove them when eating, drinking anything other than cool water, and brushing or flossing your teeth.

Does clear aligner treatment hurt? No. Because OrthoFX trays feature a flexible inner core and smooth edges tailored to your gumline, they are gentler than metal braces or stiff single-layer trays. You may feel mild tightness for a day or so when switching to a new set of aligners, which simply means your teeth are shifting as planned.

How long will my treatment take? Every smile moves at its own pace depending on how much correction is needed, but most adult clear aligner cases take between 6 and 15 months. During your consultation, our doctors will give you a realistic timeframe tailored to your specific goals.

Clear Aligner Orthodontics for a Confident Smile