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About Invisalign

Invisalign is the oldest and best-known clear aligner product that was introduced back in 1997 by Align Technology. The company makes transparent aligners made out of patented thermoplastic material called SmartTrack. Although Invisalign aligners may not be completely invisible, these clear coverings fit tightly over your teeth and are much less noticeable than the brackets and wires of traditional braces.

The company offers customized treatment plans that last 6-18 months, during which customers wear the aligners 20-22 hours a day. All treatments are created and supervised by certified dental professionals. Invisalign offers three different payment plans, with the overall cost averaging between $3000-$5000. According to the company, its customer database counts over 13 million users worldwide to this day.

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  • High-Maintenance Hygiene Regiment
  • More Expensive Than Competitors
  • Obligatory Post-Treatment Retainer Use
  • Less Effective for Complex Cases
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  • Company with Longest History
  • Aesthetically Pleasing Aligners
  • Face-to-Face Professional Consults
  • Treats a Wide Range of Cases
  • Easily Removable Aligners
  • Effective for Dental Hygiene
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Monthly Payment Plans
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Benefits of Invisalign

  • Credibility. Align Technology has an A+ BBB rating, with decades of years in business. It is the pioneer of clear aligners, giving it authority in this modern industry. Invisalign aligners are classified as Class II medical devices by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Align Technology, Inc. received the necessary 510(k) clearance from the FDA to sell and market Invisalign treatment in 1998.
  • Popularity. Since it started, Invisalign has provided over 13 million customers with clean smiles.
  • Professionalism. Invisalign includes regular face-to-face consults with licensed medical practitioners and dentists.
  • Durability. The Vivera retainers that the company uses post-treatment are two times more durable and 30% stronger than other retainers
  • Convenience. Since the aligners are made from SmartTrack material, they are more comfortable than traditional braces and easy to take off. The company offers advanced scanning with 3D visual mapping and projection software.
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What does Invisalign offer?

Invisalign provides a more comfortable and discreet orthodontic treatment experience, using a customized series of clear, removable aligner trays to improve the position of a person’s teeth and jaw gradually and safely. The aligners are made from a durable thermoplastic called SmartTrack, which is free of gluten, latex, and BPA and is FDA-approved and deemed safe for people with allergies, as well as pregnant people.

Depending on the professional providing treatment, Invisalign can help correct:

  • Crooked teeth
  • Overlapping teeth
  • Crowding
  • Gaps between teeth
  • Misaligned and malpositioned jaws

After you agree to your treatment plan, the dentist or orthodontist orders a series of computer-generated rigid plastic aligner trays that gradually move the teeth based on your digital scans. With the exception of eating, the trays are meant to be worn 24/7.

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Additional Info About Invisalign

The practitioners

There are over 40,000 Invisalign providers across the world. This is all the more reason to take the time to find the most qualified ones in your area, based on the Invisalign database.

Pricing

Compared to other treatments that use clear aligners, Invisalign is not among the more affordable ones. The treatments it offers range from $3,000-$8,000, making them more expensive in comparison with Byte or SmileDirectClub, but it does offer negotiable monthly payment plans and insurance coverage.

Insurance

Invisalign is a treatment that accepts health and dental insurance plans. Patients can use FSA and HSA to make payments to Invisalign. And if you are not sure, all you need to do is provide Invisalign’s team with your insurance card details, and they will do a free coverage check.

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The process starts with an assessment of your condition through the Invisalign website. You will need to answer questions regarding age and teeth condition. If you pass the assessment, Invisalign’s Smile Concierge Team will help you schedule a consultation with one of the certified Invisalign doctors in your area.

During the exam with the doctor, you will receive a 3D scan of your teeth and a digital projection of your new smile. The doctor should be able to give you a rough estimate of how long the treatment will last and a price estimate. Since Invisalign accepts insurance coverage, make sure to bring your insurance card.

Once you approve the treatment plan, Invisalign will create your customized aligners with its SmartTrack material. You will need to wear the Invisalign aligners 20- 22 hours a day and change them every one to two weeks. You’ll remove the aligners when eating, drinking, brushing your teeth, and flossing. Treatment for teens may come with compliance indicator dots so parents know their children are wearing their aligners.

You can expect regular checkups with your doctor every four to six weeks. Treatment may require SmartForce attachments for complex tooth movement. Once you are done wearing the aligners, your doctor will likely recommend that you wear retainers. Invisalign recommends Vivera retainers.

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Invisalign is a well-known alternative to traditional braces that are designed to be just as effective at correcting teeth in adults and teenagers. There are many appealing factors: The aligners are nearly invisible and removable, there are no brackets or wires and the treatment time is often shorter. Trained dental and orthodontic professionals oversee treatment. The cost is similar to the cost of braces, but Invisalign tends to be more expensive than other companies offering invisible braces. If you’re considering options to straighten your teeth, we recommend looking for a free Invisalign consultation with a doctor in your area.

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About Invisalign

Invisalign is the oldest and best-known clear aligner product that was introduced back in 1997 by Align Technology. The company makes transparent aligners made out of patented thermoplastic material called SmartTrack. Although Invisalign aligners may not be completely invisible, these clear coverings fit tightly over your teeth and are much less noticeable than the brackets and wires of traditional braces.

The company offers customized treatment plans that last 6-18 months, during which customers wear the aligners 20-22 hours a day. All treatments are created and supervised by certified dental professionals. Invisalign offers three different payment plans, with the overall cost averaging between $3000-$5000. According to the company, its customer database counts over 13 million users worldwide to this day.

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Advantages & Disadvantages of Invisalign

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  • Company with Longest History
  • Aesthetically Pleasing Aligners
  • Face-to-Face Professional Consults
  • Treats a Wide Range of Cases
  • Easily Removable Aligners
  • Effective for Dental Hygiene
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Monthly Payment Plans
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  • High-Maintenance Hygiene Regiment
  • More Expensive Than Competitors
  • Obligatory Post-Treatment Retainer Use
  • Less Effective for Complex Cases

Benefits of Invisalign

  • Credibility. Align Technology has an A+ BBB rating, with decades of years in business. It is the pioneer of clear aligners, giving it authority in this modern industry. Invisalign aligners are classified as Class II medical devices by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Align Technology, Inc. received the necessary 510(k) clearance from the FDA to sell and market Invisalign treatment in 1998.
  • Popularity. Since it started, Invisalign has provided over 13 million customers with clean smiles.
  • Professionalism. Invisalign includes regular face-to-face consults with licensed medical practitioners and dentists.
  • Durability. The Vivera retainers that the company uses post-treatment are two times more durable and 30% stronger than other retainers
  • Convenience. Since the aligners are made from SmartTrack material, they are more comfortable than traditional braces and easy to take off. The company offers advanced scanning with 3D visual mapping and projection software.
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What does Invisalign offer?

Invisalign provides a more comfortable and discreet orthodontic treatment experience, using a customized series of clear, removable aligner trays to improve the position of a person’s teeth and jaw gradually and safely. The aligners are made from a durable thermoplastic called SmartTrack, which is free of gluten, latex, and BPA and is FDA-approved and deemed safe for people with allergies, as well as pregnant people.

Depending on the professional providing treatment, Invisalign can help correct:

  • Crooked teeth
  • Overlapping teeth
  • Crowding
  • Gaps between teeth
  • Misaligned and malpositioned jaws

After you agree to your treatment plan, the dentist or orthodontist orders a series of computer-generated rigid plastic aligner trays that gradually move the teeth based on your digital scans. With the exception of eating, the trays are meant to be worn 24/7.

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The practitioners

There are over 40,000 Invisalign providers across the world. This is all the more reason to take the time to find the most qualified ones in your area, based on the Invisalign database.

Pricing

Compared to other treatments that use clear aligners, Invisalign is not among the more affordable ones. The treatments it offers range from $3,000-$8,000, making them more expensive in comparison with Byte or SmileDirectClub, but it does offer negotiable monthly payment plans and insurance coverage.

Insurance

Invisalign is a treatment that accepts health and dental insurance plans. Patients can use FSA and HSA to make payments to Invisalign. And if you are not sure, all you need to do is provide Invisalign’s team with your insurance card details, and they will do a free coverage check.

How it works

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Schedule an Examination

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Enjoy Your Perfect Smile

The process starts with an assessment of your condition through the Invisalign website. You will need to answer questions regarding age and teeth condition. If you pass the assessment, Invisalign’s Smile Concierge Team will help you schedule a consultation with one of the certified Invisalign doctors in your area.

During the exam with the doctor, you will receive a 3D scan of your teeth and a digital projection of your new smile. The doctor should be able to give you a rough estimate of how long the treatment will last and a price estimate. Since Invisalign accepts insurance coverage, make sure to bring your insurance card.

Once you approve the treatment plan, Invisalign will create your customized aligners with its SmartTrack material. You will need to wear the Invisalign aligners 20- 22 hours a day and change them every one to two weeks. You’ll remove the aligners when eating, drinking, brushing your teeth, and flossing. Treatment for teens may come with compliance indicator dots so parents know their children are wearing their aligners.

You can expect regular checkups with your doctor every four to six weeks. Treatment may require SmartForce attachments for complex tooth movement. Once you are done wearing the aligners, your doctor will likely recommend that you wear retainers. Invisalign recommends Vivera retainers.

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Invisalign

Invisalign worked well for my son. He was in middle school at the time, and he's very much liked not having wires. There were no hassles or pain from broken wires, either. The timeline was the same as for standard braces. The Invisalign braves gave him a bit of a lisp at first, but that went away soon, when he got used to them. He was very diligent about cleaning them and not eating between meals, so everything went smoothly. I recommend them highly. It seems the price could be much less, which goes for regular braces, too.

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Ronald

04/29/2021

4.0 4 stars

Invisalign really lives up to their name. While you are wearing braces, they are hardly noticeable and near to invisible. They're comfortable and don't get in the way of normal activities like eating and chewing. They are simply there, helping your teeth slowly become aligned over time. That's where the second part of the name comes in: Align. They work to gradually over time transform your mouth with straighter teeth and a better bite. Overall, I would recommend it to anyone having issues with their teeth.

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Mary

04/18/2021

5.0 5 stars

Invisalign is a well-known alternative to traditional braces that are designed to be just as effective at correcting teeth in adults and teenagers. There are many appealing factors: The aligners are nearly invisible and removable, there are no brackets or wires and the treatment time is often shorter. Trained dental and orthodontic professionals oversee treatment. The cost is similar to the cost of braces, but Invisalign tends to be more expensive than other companies offering invisible braces. If you’re considering options to straighten your teeth, we recommend looking for a free Invisalign consultation with a doctor in your area.

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