Living in the Lowcountry, we have plenty of reasons to smile—from our beautiful beaches to our world-class food scene. But as the New Year begins and we take stock of goals for 2026, many of us are looking in the mirror and wishing that smile was just a little bit straighter.
If you have been searching for a dentist in the Charleston area to help you achieve your dream smile, you might be worried that “straight teeth” equals “metal braces.” Whether you are a professional working in the city or a student, you want a solution that works without shouting, “I’m fixing my teeth!”
Fortunately, at Heritage Dental in Ladson, we offer a modern solution that fits perfectly with the busy, social lifestyle of Charleston residents: Invisalign.
Why the Lowcountry Loves Invisalign®
Here is why our patients are choosing clear aligners over metal brackets:
- The Charleston Food Scene: One of the biggest downsides of braces is the dietary restrictions (no popcorn, no sticky foods, no hard crusts). Invisalign is fully removable. That means you can take them out to enjoy an oyster roast, a steak dinner downtown, or movie theater popcorn without worry.
- Virtually Invisible: As the name suggests, Invisalign is clear. Whether you are in a boardroom meeting or taking photos at The Battery, most people won’t even notice you are wearing them.
- Better Hygiene: Because you remove the aligners to brush and floss, you don’t need special threading tools to keep your teeth clean.
- Fewer Appointments: We know you are busy. Unlike braces, which require frequent wire-tightening visits, Invisalign check-ups are quick and spaced further apart (usually every 6–8 weeks). We check your progress, give you your next sets of aligners, and send you on your way.
The Heritage Dental Difference: High-Tech Care, Close to Home
Located conveniently in Ladson, Heritage Dental serves the entire Charleston metro area with state-of-the-art technology.
Here is our seamless 3-step process for getting you a straighter smile:
- Free Consultation & iTero Scanning – Skip the uncomfortable, goopy molds of the past. When you visit us for your free consultation, we use the iTero Element 3D Scanner. This takes thousands of images per second to create a precise, 3D digital map of your teeth in minutes.
- Preview Your Future Smile – Using your digital scan, we create a ClinCheck treatment plan. This technology allows us to show you a “before and after” of your smile before you even commit to treatment. You will see exactly how your teeth will move and what your final result will look like.
- Live Your Life – Once your custom aligners arrive, you simply wear them for 20–22 hours a day. You will switch to a new set of aligners every 1–2 weeks, gradually shifting your teeth into place.
Make This Year Your Most Confident Year Yet
If “improve self-confidence” or “fix my smile” is on your New Year’s Resolution list, don’t let another year slip by.
Heritage Dental is proud to be a top choice for patients from Summerville, Ladson, Goose Creek, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, and beyond. We combine big-city technology with the friendly, anxiety-free personalized care you expect from a local practice.
Ready to see if you are a candidate? We invite all Charleston area residents to visit us for a Free Invisalign Consultation.