Clear Aligners in Scottsdale, AZ

Blue Orthodontics offers clear aligners at our Scottsdale office at 4921 E Bell Road, Suite 201, for patients in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Paradise Valley Village and North Phoenix. Our practice ranks in the top 1% of Invisalign providers worldwide, and Dr. Dan Blue, DDS, MS, brings orthodontic and prosthodontic training to every plan. Most patients who follow instructions finish comprehensive treatment in 12 months or less.

Quick Facts

• Office: Blue Orthodontics Scottsdale office, 4921 E Bell Rd #201, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
• Phone: (602) 996-8995 to call, (602) 536-4995 to text
• Your orthodontist: Dr. Dan Blue, DDS, MS
• Aligner system: Invisalign, with our practice in the top 1% of Invisalign providers worldwide
• Who it’s for: Teens and adults, including many complex cases
• Typical treatment time: 12 months or less for most comprehensive cases when patients follow instructions
• Cost: Set at your complimentary consultation
• Insurance: We participate with most insurance plans

Blue Orthodontics provides clear aligners in Scottsdale at our Bell Road office, east of Tatum Boulevard. Dr. Dan Blue plans each case, and our practice ranks in the top 1% of Invisalign providers in the world. Because Dr. Blue is also a prosthodontist, he can plan aligner treatment that sets your smile up for any future dental work. Start with a complimentary consultation, with no obligation.

Our Scottsdale office combines deep aligner experience with a rare second specialty. We’re in the top 1% of Invisalign providers worldwide, and Dr. Blue is one of two orthodontists in the Valley who is also a university-trained prosthodontist.

That experience shows up in efficiency. We know how to use aligners to move teeth predictably, which helps most patients who follow instructions finish in 12 months or less.

Dr. Dan Blue, DDS, MS, earned his dental degree, a master’s degree and a prosthodontic certificate at Baylor College of Dentistry. He completed his orthodontic certificate at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and he’s a member of the American Association of Orthodontists.

Read about the values that guide our team on our practice page.

Virtually anyone who wants to straighten their teeth with clear aligners can have them. Aligners began as a fix for mild crowding, and they’ve grown into an essential tool for some of the most complex treatment plans.

You may be a strong candidate if you:

• Want a nearly invisible option for school, work or photos
• Prefer removable trays so you can eat what you like
• Can wear your aligners consistently throughout the day
• Have crowding, gaps or bite concerns that you’d like to correct
• Plan future dental work and want your teeth in the right spot first

Your consultation will confirm the best fit. If braces would serve you better, we’ll explain why.

Clear aligners and braces can both straighten teeth and improve your bite, but they feel very different day to day. Aligners are removable and nearly invisible, while braces stay in place and work full time.

Question	Clear aligners	Braces
Can you remove them?	Yes, for meals and brushing	No, they stay on until treatment ends
How visible are they?	Nearly invisible	Silver, gold or tooth-colored
Food rules	Eat anything, then brush before trays go back in	Avoid hard and sticky foods
What you manage	Wearing trays as directed and keeping them clean	Brushing and flossing around brackets
Typical timeline	12 months or less for most comprehensive cases	12 months or less for most comprehensive cases

The right answer depends on your teeth and your habits. Compare braces in more detail on our braces in Scottsdale page.

Yes, clear aligners can be a great choice for teens who will wear them as directed. Teens often like that aligners come out for photos, dances and big days.

The key is consistency. Aligners only move teeth while they’re in your mouth, so we’ll talk honestly with you and your teen about daily wear. Some teens do better with the full-time nature of braces, and that’s OK.

We’re proud to support Paradise Valley School District and many other schools, events and pageants across the Valley. Our community giving consistently tops $150,000 a year.

Yes, clear aligners can move teeth into better positions before cosmetic or restorative dental work. This is where Dr. Blue’s prosthodontic training makes a real difference.

A prosthodontist is a dental specialist who restores and replaces teeth. Dr. Blue understands what your dentist needs to place a veneer, crown or implant, so he can plan your aligner treatment with that next step in mind. Dentists often call on him for help planning complex, multi-disciplinary cases.

He also looks at the details that shape a natural smile, including tooth length, gum display, smile width and lip support. The goal is a result that looks balanced, not only straight.

Clear aligner treatment moves in five clear stages, from your first visit to your retainers. Here’s the path most Scottsdale patients follow.

1. Consultation. We talk through your goals and confirm whether aligners suit you.
2. Custom plan. Dr. Blue designs your tooth movement, stage by stage.
3. First trays. We fit your aligners and teach you how to wear, clean and store them.
4. Progress visits. You’ll check in about every two months for 20 to 30 minutes.
5. Retainers. Retainers hold your teeth in their new positions after treatment.

We participate with most insurance plans and work with your insurance to make treatment affordable. You’ll get a written cost before treatment begins.

At your consultation, we’ll cover your fee, your benefits and your payment choices. Current patients can pay through the portal on our patient resources page.

Our Scottsdale office is at 4921 E Bell Rd #201, Scottsdale, AZ 85254, on Bell Road east of Tatum Boulevard. It’s a convenient stop for Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Paradise Valley Village and North Phoenix.

Scottsdale office hours

• Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Prefer our 7th Street office? See clear aligners in Phoenix. For a general overview, visit our main clear aligners page.