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Westpark Village Dental Care is a family and cosmetic dental practice in Plano, TX led by Dr. Jordan Hardin DDS, where clinical excellence and family values guide everything we do.
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Discreet, removable aligners planned with licensed orthodontists and tracked from your phone between visits.
If you have spent years angling away from the camera because of crooked teeth, clear aligners in Plano, TX that residents can wear without anyone noticing may be the fix you have put off too long. At Westpark Village Dental Care on Coit Road, Dr. Jordan Hardin delivers aligner treatment with CandidPro, a series of custom-made trays worn in place of metal brackets. A licensed orthodontist reviews every treatment plan before your first tray is manufactured, and right now Dr. Hardin is taking $1,000 off the standard fee of $6,400, which brings your treatment to $5,400. With approved financing, monthly payments can run as low as $149.
What Clear Aligners Can Correct
Most patients who call us are not chasing a magazine smile. They want to stop noticing the same tooth in every photo, or were told their bite is wearing unevenly and would rather act now than pay for crowns later. Clear aligners treat mild to moderate versions of the six problems below, and your consultation confirms which apply before treatment begins.
Severe malocclusion sometimes needs a fixed appliance rather than removable aligners, and Dr. Hardin will say so at your consultation instead of starting a treatment that cannot finish the job.
Clear Aligners vs. Traditional Braces
Both straighten teeth and both work. The real difference is how each fits your life, and for most adults in Plano that comes down to visibility and hygiene rather than clinical outcome. These are the benefits patients raise most when weighing aligners against traditional braces.
| Feature | Clear Aligners | Traditional Braces |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Nearly invisible aligners | Visible metal brackets and wires |
| Removable | Out for eating and cleaning | Fixed for the whole treatment |
| Oral hygiene | Brush and floss as usual | Floss threaded around every wire nightly |
| Food | No dietary restrictions once trays are out for eating | A long list of foods that break metal braces |
| Office visits | Fewer in person checks thanks to remote scans | Regular adjustment appointments |
| Comfort | Smooth medical grade plastic | Hardware that rubs, meaning more discomfort |
| Treatment time | Often inside a year for straightforward cases | Commonly longer for comparable cases |
Timelines vary, and traditional braces still win on severe malocclusion, which is why the exam comes first.
Patients often ask whether clear aligners are the same as clear braces. They are not. Clear braces use tooth coloured ceramic brackets bonded to each tooth, so they stay put between visits like any other braces. Clear aligners are removable trays you take out to eat and clean. Most people searching for clear braces want the discreet look without fixed hardware, and aligner treatment delivers straighter teeth without it.
What Clear Aligners Cost in Plano, TX
Treatment cost is the first question almost every patient asks, so here is a straight answer. The standard fee for CandidPro at our office is $6,400. Dr. Hardin is currently taking $1,000 off, so your cost is $5,400, and monthly payments can be as low as $149 with approved third-party financing. A few factors still shape the final cost, including whether you need one arch or both, how far out of alignment your teeth sit, and which retainer you choose once treatment is complete.
Dental insurance sometimes helps. Plans carrying an orthodontic benefit often cover up to half a case, though many exclude adult orthodontic treatment entirely, so our team verifies your coverage in writing before you commit. We file the claims.
If you are uninsured, our In-House Membership Plan runs $36 per month per person and includes a 15% discount on services beyond preventive care. We also work with CareCredit, Cherry, Sunbit and Lending Club, and offer in-house financing with no interest across several plan lengths. Between those treatment options, almost every patient finds a workable route.
Why Plano Patients Choose Dr. Hardin
Plenty of general dentists bolt aligners on as a sideline. Dr. Hardin holds membership in the American Academy of Clear Aligners, earned his DDS at the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry, and was recently nominated a top 10% dentist in the country. Our office has earned 4.9 stars across 435 Google reviews, and unlike many dentists offering aligners, we schedule every treatment around an orthodontist review rather than guesswork.
We are also from here, not simply located here. In 2023, we raffled a free orthodontic case to fundraise for the Plano Senior High School volleyball team, a mile up Independence Parkway from our door. We sponsored Plano Sports Authority through 2022, handing out dental supplies at youth games. Dr. Hardin has spoken on oral health at Twin Rivers at Collin Creek and the Plano Senior Recreation Center. Our team speaks English, Spanish, Tagalog, Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi, Kurdish and Chinese, and we keep Saturday hours because working adults should not need a weekday off to straighten teeth.
How CandidPro Treatment Works
One
Consultation and digital scan
Dr. Hardin examines your teeth and gums, takes X-rays, and captures a digital scan of both arches. No putty impressions.
Two
Orthodontist review
Your case goes to a US-based licensed orthodontist who maps the movement sequence with Dr. Hardin. This step separates supervised orthodontic treatment from mail-order kits, and it is why we discuss a realistic treatment plan, honest treatment options and a real treatment time before you spend anything.
Three
Aligners arrive
We fit your first set of trays, show you how to seat and remove them, and confirm you are comfortable. You wear each set roughly 20 to 22 hours a day, the single biggest factor in how fast treatment moves.
Four
Remote monitoring
You scan your teeth with the ProMonitoring app every couple of weeks. CandidPro's FDA-cleared CandidMonitoring system flags tracking problems early, meaning fewer trips to Coit Road and no surprises when treatment is complete.
Five
Retainer
After your last aligner, we fit a clear retainer. Teeth drift for life, so wearing that retainer as directed is what protects the straighter teeth you paid for.
Living With Clear Aligners in Plano TX
One local detail nobody warns you about. Plano tap water comes from the North Texas Municipal Water District, and because North Texas water travels through limestone, it carries a heavy mineral load. Rinse aligners under a hot tap, and those minerals bake on as a chalky film that dulls the plastic and holds odour. Rinse cool, scrub gently with a soft-bristled toothbrush, skip toothpaste because abrasives scratch, and switch to filtered water if trays keep clouding. The same habit protects your retainer for years after treatment ends.
Beyond that, straightening your teeth day to day is simple. Take trays out before eating or drinking anything other than water, clean your teeth before they go back in, and store them in the case, not a napkin. Eating with aligners in can warp them.
Parents of Plano ISD teens ask about sports constantly, and this is where aligners beat braces outright. A player pops trays out before a Plano Sports Authority game, wears a mouthguard, and puts them back in after. No broken wires, no emergency appointment wrecking the game schedule.
Clear Aligner FAQs - Plano, TX
Questions Plano Patients Ask
Will Plano tap water ruin my aligners?
It will not ruin them, but our hard water leaves mineral haze faster than softer supplies. Cool rinses, a soft bristled brush and the occasional switch to filtered water keep aligners clear through treatment and your retainer clear long afterward.
Can my teen wear aligners through a PSA season?
Yes, and most orthodontic patients that age handle it well. Trays come out for games and practice, unlike braces, where a stray elbow means a repair appointment. The one requirement is honesty about wear time, because the app shows us the truth.
How long does treatment take?
Straightforward cases often complete inside a year, and complex movement takes longer. Dr. Hardin gives a projected treatment time and treatment plan once the orthodontist signs off, because a guess at the consultation is worth nothing.
Do I need braces instead?
Sometimes. Aligners handle most mild to moderate crowding, spacing and bite problems. If your case needs more force than trays can apply, we will say so rather than sell a treatment that stalls halfway and leaves you needing braces anyway.
Is it too late to straighten your teeth as an adult?
No. Adults are a large share of aligner treatment today, and healthy bone responds to gentle force at any age. What matters is gum health before your treatment plan starts, which is why every consultation includes a full exam, not a pitch about your new smile.
Serving Plano and the Surrounding Communities
Find us at 1820 Coit Road, Suite #145, Plano, TX 75075, in the West Park Village centre at West Park Boulevard, minutes north of the President George Bush Turnpike. We treat crooked teeth for patients across Plano, including Willow Bend, Preston Meadow, Downtown Plano, the Collin Creek area and Legacy, plus Collin County neighbours Richardson, Allen, Frisco, Murphy and Carrollton.
Westpark Village Dental Care
Dr. Jordan Hardin
Dental Office Hours:
- Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday8:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- FridayClosed
- Saturday*8:00 am - 1:00 pm
*2nd and 4th Saturday of each month.
Schedule a consultation and find out whether clear aligners can give you the straighter smile you want.
Call (972) 964-8989 or book your visit online.
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