Invisalign clear aligners can correct a wide array of smile problems such as misalignment, under and overbites, crowding, and gaps in the teeth. While Invisalign is slightly pricier than traditional metal braces, the translucent trays provide a more comfortable and discreet treatment plan for patients.
Cost of Invisalign
Prices for Invisalign typically range from between $3000-$8000. The most significant determinant in cost is the length of treatment time, as this will affect how many clear aligners you need and how much work your dentist has to do.
Factors that influence Invisalign treatment time include:
- Severity of Misalignment: The more severe your teeth issues are, the longer it will take to correct them.
- Adherence to Treatment Plan: Since Invisalign’s clear aligners are removable, much of the success of treatment depends on how carefully you follow instructions. If you fail to wear your Invisalign trays for the recommended time period, it will increase the amount of time it takes to complete treatment.
Aftercare can also make a difference in the price of Invisalign treatment. Many people with misalignment problems will require retainers after the Invisalign process has finished, which will add to overall costs.
Benefits of Invisalign
There are plenty of reasons patients choose Invisalign over metal braces, such as:
Discrete Aesthetics
Metal braces have a clunky appearance and draw unnecessary attention to your smile’s correction. With Invisalign’s clear aligners, you can solve your smile woes without being embarrassed about how your teeth look throughout the treatment process.
Easy Maintenance
The removability of Invisalign’s clear trays allows you to continue to eat, drink, and practice your oral hygiene routine in the same way that you usually would. The ability to remove your aligners means you don’t have to change your daily habits during the teeth straightening process.
Comfortable Treatment
Traditional braces often come with annoying and painful complications such as pieces of metal poking your mouth and frequent trips to the dentist to tighten the brackets. Invisalign’s trays are custom fit to your mouth, eliminating the risk of any fragments possibly scratching you. Furthermore, new aligners are provided as your teeth shift so that you always have the most comfortable trays for the stage of treatment you’re in.
Invisalign Process
The journey to straight teeth using Invisalign is simple and convenient for patients while utilizing state-of-the-art dental technology throughout your treatment plan for great results and comfort:
1. Smile Consultation
First, your dentist will assess the state of your mouth and discuss your smile goals to determine whether Invisalign is right for you. This exam will include digital photos and x-rays of your teeth so that your Invisalign provider can get the full picture of your misalignment and teeth issues before coming up with a treatment plan.
Given that you are a good candidate for Invisalign, your dentist will then customize the process to your individual goals and oral health needs, establishing a timeline for how long the teeth straightening process will take to produce the desired results.
2. Impressions and Custom Aligners
Impressions are taken of your teeth to help create each set of aligners required throughout your Invisalign treatment. These trays are designed using CAD/CAM technology for the utmost precision and accuracy, ensuring that all of your aligners are comfortable and customized to your changing smile needs throughout the Invisalign process.
3. Following the Treatment Plan
Once you receive your clear aligners, you will wear them at all times when not eating, drinking, or cleaning your teeth. Your teeth will gradually shift position throughout treatment, so a new set of trays will be worn around every two weeks to accommodate for your smile adjustments.
Though Invisalign does cost more than braces, many patients find it more than worth it for a comfortable, convenient teeth straightening solution that doesn’t majorly affect their smile aesthetics throughout treatment. Are you looking to straighten your smile? Contact Dentistry at East Piedmont today to see if Invisalign is right for you!
