Reviewed by Jeremiah Sturgill, DMD, MPH, DHEd, board-certified orthodontist. Last reviewed October 2026.
Looking for Invisalign in Bristol? Sturgill Orthodontics treats teens and adults from both Bristol, TN and Bristol, VA at our office at 350 Blountville Hwy. An orthodontist plans every case, most treatment takes 6 to 18 months, and most full cases cost about the same as braces, with payments from $99 a month.
Your first consultation is free, and you don’t need a referral.
- Premier Invisalign provider
- Free consult, no referral
- Payments from $99/mo
- 400+ Google reviews in Bristol
You’ve thought about straightening your teeth for a while. You just don’t want brackets and wires in every photo for the next year or two.
Invisalign is the option most teens and adults ask us about. At Sturgill Orthodontics in Bristol, your treatment isn’t handed off to Invisalign’s software. An orthodontist plans how each tooth moves, checks your progress, and changes the plan when your teeth need it.
Our office is on Blountville Highway on the Tennessee side of Bristol, a short drive from State Street for Virginia families. Your first visit is free, you don’t need a referral, and most people get in the same week they call.
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Invisalign in Bristol at a Glance
- Where350 Blountville Hwy, Suite 206, Bristol, TN 37620
- Who it’s forTeens and adults whose permanent teeth have come in
- How long it takesMany cases finish in 6 to 18 months. Some take about as long as braces.
- Daily wearAt least 22 hours a day
- Aligner changesMost of our patients switch to a new set about every week
- Typical costMost full cases run $3,000 to $7,000, about the same as braces. Small touch-ups can start near $1,500, and the most complex cases can reach $8,000. Payments start at $99 a month.
- ConsultationFree, with no referral needed
- Bristol hoursMonday to Wednesday 8:00 to 5:00, Thursday 7:30 to 4:30, closed Friday
Should an Orthodontist or a Dentist Do Your Invisalign?
Invisalign makes the aligners. Your orthodontist plans and manages the treatment.
That means your orthodontist decides where each tooth should end up and how fast it moves. They decide whether you need small tooth-colored attachments or rubber bands, and when the plan needs to change along the way.
Sturgill Orthodontics is a Premier Invisalign provider, and that status reflects the cases our whole team treats. Jeremiah Sturgill, Allison Williams, Anne Miller Harper, and L. Sean Mullins each do Invisalign consults, plan treatment, deliver aligners, and check progress.
Jeremiah Sturgill also teaches orthodontic residents how to treat patients with clear aligners. That experience is part of why we can treat both mild crowding and more complicated bites with Invisalign.
Plenty of general dentists offer Invisalign too, and many do good work. An orthodontist has spent two to three more years after dental school training only in how teeth and jaws move.
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orthodontists on our team plan and manage Invisalign cases. Three are Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics.
Jeremiah Sturgill, Allison Williams, and Anne Miller Harper are all Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics. Board certification is a voluntary credential that takes written and clinical exams beyond residency.
The Office Bristol Knew as Mullins Orthodontics
If you remember Mullins Orthodontics, you’re in the right place. L. Sean Mullins, DDS, has cared for Bristol-area families since 1995, and he’s still part of our team.
Bristol isn’t new to Jeremiah Sturgill either. He went to college at King University here before dental school.
Our Bristol office holds a 5.0 rating on Google with more than 400 reviews, and our three offices together have more than 1,700. Read what patients say in our reviews and testimonials.
What Can Invisalign Fix?
Invisalign can treat most of the same problems braces do, including:
- Crowded or overlapping teeth
- Gaps between teeth
- Overbites and underbites
- Crossbites
- Teeth that shifted after braces when you were younger
If your bite is the main concern, our Bristol guides to fixing an overbite and underbite treatment explain the options.
You can see real results from our patients in our before and after gallery.
Am I a good candidate for Invisalign?
You may be a good fit if you want a less noticeable option and you’re willing to wear your aligners about 22 hours a day.
Invisalign treats many simple and complex cases, but it isn’t automatically the best choice for everyone. Some tooth movements are more predictable with braces, and some teens do better with an appliance they can’t take out.
You don’t need to choose between Invisalign and braces before you come in. Sorting that out is what the free consultation is for.
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Is Invisalign a good fit for you?
Answer five quick questions for yourself or your teen. You will get a straight answer on what to ask about at your free consultation.
1. Have all the permanent teeth come in, including the 12-year molars?
2. Can you realistically wear aligners about 22 hours a day, taking them out only to eat, brush, and floss?
3. Is the main concern crowding, gaps, or teeth that shifted after braces?
4. Would you rather not have brackets and wires showing at school, at work, or in photos?
5. Has a dentist mentioned a bigger bite or jaw problem, like a deep overbite or an underbite?
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This is a starting point, not a diagnosis. An orthodontist will confirm what fits your teeth at your free consultation.
Invisalign vs. Braces: Which Is Better for You?
Most people considering Invisalign are comparing it with braces in their head. Here's how the two stack up.
| Invisalign | Braces | |
|---|---|---|
| How it looks | Clear aligners most people won't notice | Brackets on the teeth, with clear ceramic options that blend in |
| Eating | Take the aligners out and eat what you want | Skip hard and sticky foods |
| Brushing and flossing | Same as usual with the aligners out | Takes extra time around brackets and wires |
| What it asks of you | Wear them about 22 hours a day | Nothing to remember, since they're always working |
| Teens | Works best for teens who keep up with wear time | Doesn't depend on remembering to wear an appliance |
| Complex bites | Treats many of them | Sometimes the more predictable choice |
| Typical cost | Most full cases $3,000 to $7,000, with a range of $1,500 to $8,000 | $3,000 to $7,000 |
We don't try to put every patient in Invisalign. If braces will give you a better result or make treatment easier, we'll tell you, and we'll walk you through clear braces and metal braces too.
Invisalign for Teens in Bristol
Teens like that aligners can come out for meals, band practice, and school pictures. They still need to be back in for about 22 hours a day.
There are no brackets to break and no foods to give up.
Invisalign for teens includes blue wear indicators that fade as the aligners are worn. That gives parents a simple way to see whether the aligners are actually being worn.
How long do you wear clear aligners each day?
Here's the part we tell every parent: aligners only work when they're in. A teen who leaves them in a backpack won't get results, and braces may be the better choice. We'll help you figure that out together.
Our Bristol office is an easy trip for students at Tennessee High, Virginia High, and West Ridge. We open at 7:30 on Thursdays and stay open until 5:00 Monday through Wednesday, which makes it easier to plan around the school day.
Learn more about Invisalign for teens.
Invisalign for Adults in Bristol
Many adults in Bristol had braces as kids, stopped wearing their retainer, and watched their front teeth crowd back in. Others never had the chance to fix their teeth at all.
Many adults choose Invisalign so they can straighten their teeth without brackets and wires showing up at work or in photos. You take the aligners out to eat, so there's no list of foods to avoid.
If you've been sitting in our waiting room during your child's appointment thinking about your own teeth, ask us at their next visit. We treat parents too. Read more about orthodontics for adults.
How Does Invisalign Work at Our Bristol Office?
- Free consultation. We take photos, x-rays, and a digital scan with our iTero scanner, so there's no goopy impression material. Then you sit down with an orthodontist and hear whether Invisalign fits your teeth, how long it should take, and what it costs.
- Your treatment plan. Your orthodontist plans the movement of each tooth on a 3D model of your mouth. Your aligners are made from that plan.
- Wearing your aligners. You wear them at least 22 hours a day and take them out to eat, brush, and floss. Most of our patients move to a new set about every week.
- Checkups in Bristol. Every several weeks, you come back to our Blountville Highway office for a quick checkup, so we can make sure your teeth are moving the way they should.
- Retainers. When your teeth are where they belong, retainers keep them there.
Clear retainer vs. Invisalign: what's the difference?
Want more detail on that first appointment? Here's what to expect at your first visit. For a deeper look at the aligners themselves, see our main Invisalign page.
Find out what Invisalign would take for your teeth
Your free consultation includes a digital scan and a sit-down with an orthodontist at our Bristol office. You'll leave knowing whether Invisalign fits, how long it should take, and what it costs.
Schedule Your Free Invisalign ConsultationHow Much Does Invisalign Cost in Bristol?
Most full Invisalign cases at Sturgill Orthodontics cost about the same as braces, in the $3,000 to $7,000 range.
Small touch-ups, like a few front teeth that shifted after braces, can start near $1,500. The most complex cases can reach $8,000. You'll get your exact fee at your free consultation, and there are no hidden fees.
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Most full Invisalign cases
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For your first consultation
Is Invisalign more expensive than braces?
Usually not by much. Metal and clear braces at our offices typically run $3,000 to $7,000, and most full Invisalign cases land in that same range, sometimes a little higher. Your consultation gives you both prices side by side, so you can compare before you decide.
Here's how families in Bristol make it work:
- Low down payments. Ours are some of the lowest in the Tri-Cities, and spreading payments over more months can lower your down payment even more.
- No-interest payment plans. Monthly payments start as low as $99, with automatic payments.
- Dental insurance. Plans with orthodontic coverage typically pay $1,500 to $3,000 toward treatment. We're a preferred provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee and Delta Dental. We also accept Aetna, Cigna, Guardian, Humana, MetLife, TRICARE, UnitedHealthcare, and many more.
- FSA and HSA funds. Many families use these pre-tax dollars toward treatment.
- Help with your benefits. Whether your plan comes through a Tennessee or Virginia employer, our team will check your orthodontic coverage before you commit.
See every plan we accept on our financing and insurance page.
Serving Bristol, TN, Bristol, VA, and Nearby Communities
On the Tennessee side, we see patients from Bristol, Blountville, Bluff City, Walnut Hill, and Piney Flats. On the Virginia side, families come from Bristol, Abingdon, Glade Spring, and Damascus.
Sturgill Orthodontics, Bristol
350 Blountville Hwy, Suite 206
Bristol, TN 37620
Call or text: (423) 764-4174
Hours
Monday to Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday: Closed
Need a Friday appointment? Our Johnson City office is open Friday mornings.
Live farther into Southwest Virginia? Our Norton office may be closer.
For doctors, photos, and directions, visit our Bristol office page.
Invisalign FAQs for Bristol Patients
How long does Invisalign take?
Many cases finish in 6 to 18 months. More complex cases can take about as long as braces. You'll get your own estimate at your free consultation.
How many hours a day do I wear Invisalign?
At least 22 hours a day. Take your aligners out to eat, drink anything other than water, brush, and floss.
Do you see Invisalign patients from Bristol, Virginia?
Yes. Our office is on Blountville Highway on the Tennessee side, a short drive from State Street. Many of our Bristol patients live in Virginia.
Do I need a referral from my dentist?
No. You can book a free consultation yourself. Keep seeing your family dentist for cleanings and checkups during treatment.
Is Invisalign as effective as braces?
For many common problems, yes, when an orthodontist plans the case and you wear the aligners as directed. Some bites still finish better with braces, and we'll tell you if yours is one of them.
Does Invisalign hurt?
You'll feel pressure for a day or two each time you start a new set. That pressure means your teeth are moving. Most people find it mild.
What if I lose or break an aligner?
Call our Bristol office at (423) 764-4174. We'll tell you whether to move to your next set or go back to your last one until a replacement is ready.
Will my insurance cover Invisalign?
It depends on your plan. Many plans with orthodontic coverage apply it to Invisalign the same way they do braces. Our team will check your benefits before you start.
How young can my child get Invisalign?
Invisalign is usually an option once all the permanent teeth, including the 12-year molars, have come in. For younger kids, an orthodontic checkup by age 7 lets us spot problems early.
Do I need a retainer after Invisalign?
Yes. Every orthodontic patient needs a retainer to keep teeth from drifting. We'll give you clear instructions on how often to wear it.
Find Out If Invisalign Is Right for You
A year from now, you could be smiling in photos without thinking twice about your teeth. Most people at work may never realize you were straightening them.
You don't have to figure out whether Invisalign is right for you before you call. That's what the free consultation is for.
Book a consultation at our Bristol office, or call or text us at (423) 764-4174.
Straighter teeth, without the brackets
Teens and adults from Bristol, TN, Bristol, VA, and across the Tri-Cities come to our Blountville Highway office for a free Invisalign consultation.
Prefer to talk first? Call or text our Bristol office at (423) 764-4174