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Mack and Hansen Orthodontics is in network with most dental insurances

If you are looking for an orthodontist that is in network with your dental or orthodontic insurance, then look no further! Here at Mack and Hansen Orthodontics we are your in network orthodontic provider for braces and invisalign. We treat children, teens and adults of all ages too. If you have questions about your orthodontic coverage or insurance, we would be happy to help you understand your insurance coverage.

What does it mean that we are an in-network orthodontist? How much do braces cost?

Well, what that means to you is that you will receive an even greater discount on your orthodontic treatment, whether that is with braces or invisalign. If you have an orthodontic benefit as part of your dental insurance, then that benefit amount will go directly towards treatment. It is what your insurance will pay towards braces or invisalign, which means it is that much less that is out of pocket for orthodontic treatment. Because we are an in-network orthodontic provider you get that additional discount on your orthodontic treatment, meaning there is even less that comes out of pocket for treatment, and that is great news for you!! There is a wide range of orthodontic insurances and depending on the type of insurance you have your orthodontic benefit may be greater than other insurances.

How do I know if I have orthodontic insurance?

When you give us a call for your complimentary consultation and give us your insurance information we reach out to your insurance company and get all the details regarding your orthodontic benefit. We will go over these details with you at your visit, so you know exactly what the out of pocket portion will be for orthodontic treatment.

If you are looking for an in-network orthodontist or orthodontic provider in your area, be sure to reach out to your insurance company.

What if I do not live in Longview, but you are in network with my insurance company?

Whether you are here in Longview, or you are coming to us from Marshall, Kilgore, Gilmer or even Henderson or Mount Pleasant TX, we are going to be in network with your insurance company (Delta Dental, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, and many more) and you can come to us for orthodontic treatment, so you receive those in network benefits.

If you have any additional questions about Mack and Hansen Orthodontics or want to discover how Dr. Spencer Mack and Dr. Andrew Hansen can help you gain straighter teeth and a healthier smile with braces or Invisalign please contact us today! You can also visit www.etxortho.com to learn more about our affordable braces and invisalign clear aligners. We’re conveniently located in Longview, TX right by Longview Regional Hospital and are just a quick drive from Marshall, Carthage, Henderson, Mount Pleasant, and Gilmer.

If you are looking for an affordable orthodontist in Marshall, Texas or close to Marshall, TX we are here for you. We are open 5 days a week from Monday through Friday here in Longview Texas and have a number of patients who come to us for orthodontic treatment (both braces and invisalign) from Marshall, Elysian Fields, and even Waskom and Shreveport/Bossier City.

If you are interested in coming in for a free orthodontic evaluation/consultation, we would love to see you. At your first visit, we will take a series of dental photographs and diagnostic x-rays. Then Dr. Mack or Dr. Hansen will do an exam to see what exactly is going on with your teeth, jaws, and your bite. After the oral/dental exam, Dr. Mack or Dr. Hansen will sit down with you and go over what exactly your orthodontic treatment needs are and how we can go about taking care of you and your concerns.

If you are coming to us for an orthodontic visit from the Marshall, TX area, you can get to us here in Longview by either taking US-80 or I-20. Once you are in Longview, merge onto TX-281 N/E Loop 281 and then turn left onto Hollybrook Dr, followed by a right onto N Fourth St. After turning onto N Fourth St take a left onto Medical Cir and we will be on your right. If you are having trouble finding out office, you can enter our name (Mack and Hansen Orthodontics) into your phone’s Apple Maps or Google Maps App and it should take you right to our front door here in Longview.

If you have any additional questions about Mack and Hansen Orthodontics or want to discover how Dr. Spencer Mack and Dr. Andrew Hansen can help you gain straighter teeth and a healthier smile with braces or Invisalign please contact us today! You can also visit www.etxortho.com to learn more about our affordable braces and invisalign clear aligners. We’re conveniently located in Longview, TX right by Longview Regional Hospital and are just a quick drive from Marshall, Carthage, Henderson, Mount Pleasant, and Gilmer.

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between braces and invisalign? Can adults wear braces? Can children or teenagers be treated with invisalign? These are some of the common questions that people have about orthodontics (braces and invisalign) so we are going to help clear up some of that here today for all of our readers in Longview, Gilmer, Kilgore, Marshall, and as far away as Carthage, Henderson, and Mount Pleasant TX.

One of the main differences between braces and invisalign is that braces are actually glued to your teeth whereas invisalign is like a removeable retainer that can be taken in and out in certain social situations and when you eat. Now there is somewhat of an exception to this because with invisalign, sometimes you will have what we call “attachments” glued to your teeth. These attachments are specifically designed and shaped for the type of orthodontic movement that needs to take place with your teeth and as such they are not all the same. Sometimes you may not have one on some teeth whereas you may have some of these invisalign attachments on other teeth.

When undergoing orthodontic treatment with braces, we engage a wire into the bracket that is glued to your teeth. This wire then moves the tooth in a certain direction, depending on where the bracket is placed. When you are receiving orthodontic treatment with invisalign or invisalign teen, the plastic material itself is responsible for moving your teeth. With braces the force of the wire is being applied 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. With invisalign or invisalign teen, the force is only being applied to the teeth when the trays are being worn. This is why it is important for the invisalign trays to be worn at least 20 hours a day, but preferably 22 hours a day.

When it comes to teenagers and orthodontic treatment, this need to actually wear your invisalign or invisalign teen clear aligners sometimes makes braces a better option for the patient. If a teenager is deemed responsible enough by their parent to wear the aligners, then by all means teenagers can be treated with invisalign clear aligners or invisalign teen clear aligners. If Mom or Dad do not think they will be responsible enough to wear their invisalign aligners, then usually braces or even clear braces are the better option for that teen. If the teenager is looking for a more esthetic option then clear braces are a great option and our patients love the clear braces we have here at Mack and Hansen Orthodontics.

If you have any additional questions about Mack and Hansen Orthodontics or want to discover how Dr. Spencer Mack and Dr. Andrew Hansen can help you gain straighter teeth and a healthier smile with braces or Invisalign please contact us today! You can also visit www.etxortho.com to learn more about our affordable braces and invisalign clear aligners. We’re conveniently located in Longview, TX right by Longview Regional Hospital and are just a quick drive from Marshall, Carthage, Henderson, Mount Pleasant, and Gilmer.

A lot of people wonder when is the best time to visit the orthodontist here in Longview, Texas. Well, the answer to that question will depend on a number of things, so let us break it down a little bit for you...

The beginning of the year is a great time to come in if you have received new orthodontic insurance or new orthodontic insurance benefits. Because we are an in network orthodontic provider here in East Texas, having new insurance or getting an orthodontic benefit on your insurance plan can mean a big difference in terms of the cost of treatment. Our patients love that we are in network with their insurance plan so if you have Delta Dental or Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna or MetLife, or another dental or orthodontic insurance, rest assured we are your in-network orthodontic provider.

Spring is also a great time to come in for braces for your child, especially because there are some times when school is closed in the spring, such as during spring break, which make it easy to get in for your orthodontic appointment without having to take your child out of school.

For this reason the summer is obviously a popular time to come in for an orthodontic evaluation or consultation. Despite school being out for summer across East Texas we are still open 5 days a week and offer later orthodontic appointments on Monday and Wednesdays. This means there is plenty of openings for you or our children to come in for their orthodontic visits and the best part is there is no school they will have to miss.

There are also some pros to coming to the orthodontist office or starting orthodontic treatment, whether that is with braces or invisalign, during the end of the year. If you have a flexible spending account through your employer or a health savings account where your benefits expire at the end of the year, those benefits or funds can be used for orthodontic treatment!! This is great news and if you have questions using your FSA or HSA funds, just ask one of our team members next time you are in our office.

If you have any additional questions about Mack and Hansen Orthodontics or want to discover how Dr. Spencer Mack and Dr. Andrew Hansen can help you gain straighter teeth and a healthier smile with braces or Invisalign please contact us today!