Motto Clear Aligners

Motto Clear aligners are a proprietary clear aligner system developed and offered exclusively by Aspen Dental. They represent a clinic-based approach to orthodontic treatment, emphasizing doctor-led care and in-person support from Aspen Dental professionals. This contrasts with some direct-to-consumer aligner models that primarily rely on remote monitoring. Motto Clear Aligners are designed to address mild to moderate cases of teeth misalignment, including crowded teeth, gaps, overbites, underbites, and crossbites. The treatment involves a series of custom-made, transparent plastic trays that gradually shift teeth into the desired position. Patients are typically instructed to wear their aligners for at least 22 hours per day, changing to a new set every one to two weeks. A key aspect of the Motto experience is its convenience and affordability. Aspen Dental offers flexible financing options, accepts various dental insurance plans (often covering Motto to the same extent as traditional braces), and allows for the use of FSA or HSA funds. The total cost for Motto treatment is stated as $2,999 for mild to moderate cases, which includes the aligners, office visits, and a retainer. This positions Motto as a more affordable alternative to some other popular clear aligner brands like Invisalign, while still providing professional oversight. The treatment process typically begins with an in-person consultation at an Aspen Dental location, where a 3D scan of the patient's teeth is taken, and a personalized treatment plan is developed. Patients can often start treatment on the same day. Motto also incorporates virtual monitoring through an app, allowing patients to send photos of their progress to their care team, which can help reduce the number of in-office visits. The average treatment time for Motto patients is stated to be around 5.4 months, with some cases completing in as few as four office visits. Motto Clear Aligners highlight several benefits over traditional braces, including their discreet appearance, removability for eating and oral hygiene, and enhanced comfort due to smooth, laser-trimmed aligners. They are also designed with antibacterial properties to resist odors and stains. Aspen Dental stands by its product with the "MottoAssured" program, which guarantees continued support until the patient is satisfied with their new smile, and "MottoRetain" which offers retainer replacements for up to two years.