Straighten your teeth discreetly with custom clear aligners, planned by a fellowship-trained maxillofacial prosthodontist who evaluates your bite, bite function, and overall smile — not just tooth position. Dr. Nicholas Goetz delivers precision aligner treatment at our Delray Beach practice.
Most orthodontic providers approach clear aligners as a tooth-movement exercise. Dr. Goetz approaches them as a full smile rehabilitation — evaluating how your bite will function when movement is complete, how alignment interacts with any existing crowns, veneers, or implants, and whether aligner treatment needs to be sequenced with other cosmetic or restorative work for the best outcome. For patients in Delray Beach seeking clear aligners, this prosthodontic perspective is a meaningful advantage.
Treatment begins with digital scanning — no impressions — followed by a 3D digital plan that shows your projected tooth movement before a single aligner is fabricated. You see the expected result before committing to treatment. Dr. Goetz reviews the movement plan to confirm it achieves functional alignment, not just esthetic position.
Clear aligners offer several meaningful advantages over traditional braces for the right candidate. They’re virtually invisible, removable for eating and cleaning, and typically more comfortable since there are no brackets or wires. Treatment timelines vary — mild to moderate cases can complete in 6–18 months. For complex bite correction, traditional braces may still be more effective, and Dr. Goetz will tell you honestly which approach is appropriate for your case.
| Feature | Clear Aligners | Traditional Braces |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | Nearly invisible | Visible metal brackets |
| Removable | Yes — for eating/cleaning | No |
| Comfort | Smooth plastic trays | Wires can irritate |
| Best for | Mild–moderate alignment | Complex bite correction |
| Typical timeline | 6–18 months | 18–36 months |
Custom aligner treatment planned with prosthodontic precision — bite function and esthetics evaluated together.
Clear aligners are most effective for correcting mild to moderate crowding, spacing, and minor bite discrepancies. The digital treatment plan maps out each phase of movement with precision — aligners are worn in sequence, each shifting teeth incrementally toward the target position. Dr. Goetz reviews the digital plan to verify the final position supports healthy bite function.
Many patients combine aligner treatment with cosmetic work for a comprehensive result. Aligners are typically completed first to achieve the final tooth position, followed by veneers, whitening, or bonding to achieve the ideal shape and shade. Having a prosthodontist plan both the alignment and cosmetic phases ensures they work together — not against each other.
Once active aligner treatment is complete, a retainer is required to hold the teeth in their new position. Without retention, teeth naturally drift back over time. Dr. Goetz provides custom retainers and a clear retention protocol — night-wear retainers typically for the long term — to protect your investment in treatment.
If you have existing crowns, veneers, bridges, or implants, aligner treatment requires additional planning to ensure tooth movement doesn’t compromise existing restorations or create new bite problems. Dr. Goetz’s prosthodontic training makes him uniquely equipped to sequence and plan aligner treatment for patients with complex dental histories — something a standard aligner provider isn’t trained to manage.
Dr. Nicholas Goetz is a board-certified prosthodontist with a Maxillofacial Prosthodontics Fellowship from UCLA. His specialty is built around understanding how teeth, bite, and facial structure work together — making his approach to clear aligner treatment fundamentally different from what you’d receive at a standalone orthodontic or aligner clinic.
When Dr. Goetz evaluates you for aligner treatment, he looks at your bite from a functional perspective. Are your back teeth occluding correctly? Will the proposed tooth movement improve or compromise how your jaws come together? Will aligner treatment need to be followed by any restorative work, and if so, in what sequence? These are the questions a prosthodontist asks and plans for — before treatment begins.
Many patients at Ocean Breeze combine aligner treatment with cosmetic dentistry for a comprehensive result — aligners first for positioning, followed by whitening, veneers, or bonding. Having all of this coordinated at one practice, by one specialist, produces consistently better outcomes.
Dr. Goetz serves patients throughout Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, and Palm Beach County.
A digital intraoral scan replaces messy impressions. Dr. Goetz evaluates candidacy, reviews the 3D model of your teeth, and discusses your goals before ordering treatment.
A digital treatment plan shows your projected tooth movement from start to finish. You see the expected final position before committing. Dr. Goetz reviews and approves the plan for functional bite alignment.
Aligners are worn 20-22 hours per day, changed on schedule. Periodic progress checks with Dr. Goetz confirm movement is tracking as planned and allow any adjustments needed.
Active treatment complete, custom retainers are provided to hold your results long-term. Any cosmetic follow-up work — whitening, veneers, bonding — is planned and sequenced at this stage for a comprehensive final outcome.
We believe financial concerns shouldn’t keep you from treatment that can change your daily life. Ocean Breeze Prosthodontics offers flexible financing options so the path to a complete smile feels manageable from the very first visit.
While we are not in-network with insurance companies, we’ll still help you get the most out of your plan. We file claims on your behalf and assist you in securing any reimbursement your PPO plan allows.
Our before and after gallery includes smile transformations combining aligner treatment with cosmetic dentistry — results that reflect the functional and esthetic precision of prosthodontic planning. View our smile gallery to see the outcomes.
Clear aligner costs at Ocean Breeze vary based on case complexity and treatment duration. Mild cases may complete in 6 months; comprehensive treatment can run 12-18 months. Dr. Goetz provides a transparent cost breakdown at consultation. We offer flexible financing options and file insurance claims on your behalf for any applicable coverage.
Most adults and older teens with mild to moderate crowding or spacing are good candidates. Severe bite problems, significant crowding, or complex jaw discrepancies may still be better addressed with traditional braces. Dr. Goetz will assess your candidacy at consultation and give you an honest recommendation.
Yes, though it requires planning. Aligners cannot attach to smooth porcelain surfaces the same way as natural enamel. Implants don’t move. Dr. Goetz evaluates each case individually — for patients with restorations, the treatment plan accounts for fixed teeth and designs movement around them safely.
Aligners must be worn 20-22 hours per day to track as planned. Missing wear time slows progress and can result in teeth not following the prescribed movement sequence. Dr. Goetz and our team provide clear instructions and check-in visits to ensure treatment stays on track.
Most dental insurance plans offer limited orthodontic coverage — typically a lifetime orthodontic benefit rather than annual. We file claims on your behalf and offer flexible financing options to make treatment accessible. Coverage and financing details are reviewed at your consultation.
Ready to straighten your teeth with a specialist who understands your bite, not just your appearance? Schedule a consultation at our Delray Beach office and Dr. Goetz will assess your candidacy and walk you through a treatment plan built for long-term function and esthetic results.
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