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How much did you spend on Invisalign?

By 2544anon on 01 Jun 2010

how much does invisalign cost all together?

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9829anon 5 Jul 2010
At my first visit to the orthodontist, I was quoted $5600.00 for invisalign. I was so excited at the thought of having straight teeth (I'm 42 years old with 4 very crowded bottom teeth) so when they told me they could take the impressions at that time, I readily agreed. I gave a down payment of $4000.00. Now I received my first invoice and I am being charged a total of $7450.00. The breakdown is as follows: Prelim Ortho Records $485.00... Begin full invisalign $5600.00...Adult Ortho Exam $60.00...Ortho retention $765.00 (permanent retainer at the end)...Invisalign impression $600.00 I feel like I am being taken. I was under the impression that at least the invisalign impressions would be included in the $5600.00. The doc told me that it would take 1-1/2 to 2 years and I am so afraid that if I go longer than 1-1/2 years they are going to charge me even more. Is it normal to charge a la carte like my ortho is doing? WHen I was told they were $5600.00 I thought that meant they cost $5600.00 - not $7450!!
Raj Kumar, BDS, LDSRCS 8 Aug 2010
The true cost of Invisalign orthodontics should be $4000 to $6000 for a full and comprehensive treatment including all braces and retainers. Many companies offer clear braces but no other offers high tech 3D scanning and production of bespoke braces.
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Kent Lauson, DDS, MS 31 Aug 2010
In my area of Colorado, Invisalign typically runs from $5000 to $7000 which includes everything from examination and x-rays to retainers at the end of treatment and a couple years of follow up. We even include any necessary braces for any unfinished Invisalign work. Some offices offer the A La Carte approach, but many offer the comprehensive fee approach, which is the way I would like to do business as a doctor or as a consumer.
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ChazM 20 Oct 2011
My dentist quoted me $4500 and that was the total I paid for everything
Tiner 31 Jan 2012
$2950 and rising for Invisalign express (10 trays), but every time I go in, they charge me for other stuff, xrays, attachments, and in the future, the retainer. >_
Megan P (Community Manager) 1 Feb 2012

Really? They are charging you separately for that stuff? I would have thought that all would have been included in the treatment fee. Of course all offices have their own way of setting up fees, but Dr. Lauson and Dr. Kumar if you feel comfortable, I'd love to hear if this is standard or a somewhat uncommon practice.

Raj Kumar, BDS, LDSRCS 2 Feb 2012
Dear Realself, an all inclusive fee is better because you know where you stand. If you get the menu approach, then you should at least know whats on the menu.
Hopefully once the attachments are bonded, which is actually part of the initial $2950 because the attachments are part of the treatment modality, then you should only have to pay for retainers.
Dr R Kumar
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Tiner 5 Feb 2012
I honestly think they are just charging whatever extra they can out of my dental insurance. It is misleading and no one likes hidden costs! Thanks for your input!
SandyD 2 Feb 2012
I purchased mine through Groupon (lol)from a local dentist for 2899 plus 450 for retainers. I'm very pleased with the treatment and I found a great dentist.
Kent Lauson, DDS, MS 2 Feb 2012
As I stated before, we have always used a comprehensive fee showing the total amount of the treatment fee. The only exception is for lost or broken appliances not covered. With Invisalign we have an optional program with additional fees to buy 8 retainers which would last a number of years to keep teeth aligned. I believe the vast majority of orthodontists do quote a comprehensive fee, not the piecemeal approach, but I do occasionally hear from someone who is not charged that way, and usually it is because they are not happy about it. Consumer beware as the office policy on fees is not dictated by a higher authority, at least not yet in private practice. I hope this is helpful.
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Raj Kumar, BDS, LDSRCS 2 Feb 2012
LOl, I hope u mean $2899. Groupon takes upto 30-40% of the fee, and this is a fee that has been greatly reduced. So the dentist will not make a great profit and you probably are not paying for his time generously, so dentist care will probably be less than if you had not gone down Groupon route.
Groupon is great for services that require little time with provider, but not if your treatment lasts 1 year.
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Megan P (Community Manager) 2 Feb 2012

Great information, thanks for sharing your thoughts Dr. Lauson and Dr. Kumar.

Raj Kumar, BDS, LDSRCS 8 Apr 2012
Align Technology has finally decided to protect its reputation and has told all dentists that it does not support Invisalign offers on social coupon sites such as Groupon.
Like how can a dentist carry out orthodontic treatment for just $1000 ( after GRoupon's cut?)
So all those cowboy dental practitioners...please get on yer horse and get out of town!
WE original pioneers of Invisalign treat our patients and the product with the greatest of respect.
We believe that out of good work comes more work.
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Megan P (Community Manager) 9 Apr 2012

I would be lying if I said I was anything but thrilled to hear that - thanks for giving us the scoop!

Now, I have to dig just a bit deeper on this - are they simply saying they don't support it, or are they actually saying they won't work with dentists who do this?

SandyD 25 Apr 2012

I'm very disturbed by your response...very unprofessional. The dentist who is taking care of me during my Invisilign treatment is very conscientious, very professional and I have great respect for him. He and his partner have had a very distinguished practice for many years.

Megan P (Community Manager) 26 Apr 2012

I'm sorry you feel that way and am glad you are pleased with the care you are receiving.

Raj Kumar, BDS, LDSRCS 9 Apr 2012
Yes Align is saying that it will not support Groupon dentists, but legally I do not know if they can stop supplying under an annual contract?
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jabedn 10 Apr 2012
My Invisalign braces will cost me $6,184.00, that is with everything included, retainers, refinements etc. over 2 years time.
doubleyblessed 25 Apr 2012
My invisalign braces will cost me 4660 after a $1,000 off coupon was applied. I put $1650 down using my FSA card will make payments from June - December of 2012 and will pay it off using my FSA card in January of 2012. If you have a FSA card use it. It's so worth it!
Crystleen 25 Apr 2012
My insurance paid $1000, I put down $1500 and making payments each month to my Dr. another $1500, so $4000 total and that includes everything start to finish.
doubleyblessed 25 Apr 2012
That's awesome that your insurance is helping to pay. Mine doesn't cover adult braces.

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