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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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Since there seems to be a lot of interest in this subject (who can blame the consumer to want the best value), I will make a few comments. First of all, you are not buying a consumer product like a TV or an automobile that everyone can compare prices very easily. What you really are buying is the doctors expertise as well as the expertise of Align Technology (the makers of Invisalign). The use of Invisalign, as well as any other treatment, has a learning curve. Treatment I did on my first 100 cases was not up to the standards of my next several hundred cases. I got much better and Invisalign itself got much better. You may not know this, but the orthodontist/dentist is the one who directs Align Technology on what to do. Hopefully the dentist/orthodontist has the expertise to direct the treatment that will get the best result possible. In our office, we many times will expand the upper jaw (if too narrow), before Invisalign is used. Cost is very relative, but value is another story. Value and quality is what lives on well after the thrill of the bargain wears off. Always remember, an investment in your smile can pay dividends all your life. Make the best choice possible. Cost should not be your biggest factor, but quality of the experience and result should be first. As long as the doctors fee is reasonable, then shop for quality. Nuf said. Good luck to all. PS See pages 104-6 in my book, Straight Talk about Crooked Teeth (Amazon.com)
well said. Dental treatment does not sit on a shelf and cannot fit in a shopping trolley. Patients should know better.
I just spent $5400 in the midwestern US, with a dentist (not orthodontist). It includes everything. My plan involves 15 sets of aligners (top and bottom) with attachments and IPR. If refinement is needed, that will be included as well.
How many years you should wear this. Im have to a year. Mine too. Not orthodontist. He was dentist.
My treatment should take 30 weeks (7 months), unless some refinement is needed at the end of it (I hope not!).
I just spent $5400 in the midwestern US, with a dentist (not orthodontist). It includes everything. My plan involves 15 sets of aligners (top and bottom) with attachments and IPR. If refinement is needed, that will be included as well.
I got braces last april it cost 6000 expensive
The people commenting that they have cheap treatment don't see orthodontists they see dentists. which isn't advised in the first place. I would never trust my orthodontia treatment to a dentist who has zero orthodontia training just to save money. The average is $3500-$5000. That is normal and includes all office visits *with an orthodontist) and retainers.
and mine is $6700 however I need attachments and it'll be 2 years. Invisalign express is something different which is what these people probably had (under 10 trays)
dear Jillian i am one of those dentists who has done 785 Invisalign cases; all full arch cases. I can do Invisalign better than most orthodontists. If you doubt me then check out severe cases on www.forma.co.uk. Invisalign lite or express is something for people with little crowding or who dont mind interproximal stripping. I do full arch and charge £3500 and that is why my success rate is 95%. You dont need ortho training if you are not going ti use brackets.
yes and that equates to around what I pay in $US I'm referring to the dentists who charge $1000 and call it a day lol. I would never in a million years trust them.
I paid $2,700 for the whole treatment. This was a deal from the dentist I went to, through Living Social. It was like a coupon I bought, paid for it all at once. Does not include the retainers after the treatment though.
Does invisalign charge a separate fee along with the orthodontics ? I was quoted a fee of 1600.00 for invisalign and 5200.00 by the orthodontics .
That seems awfully expensive. I was only quoted one price from my orthodontist for his fees and the invisaligners. I'm not sure where you live, but it seems like it's about 1500 to 2000 more than what most have stated they've paid.
My insurance pays for almost half of the orthodontist fees but not the 1600.00 invisalign fee. So I guess that's close to 4000.00 total.
I still think I would get a 2nd or even a 3rd quote/opinion. I went to 3 different ortho's before deciding on the one I use now. One was $1,600 more than the other 2. Even with insurance, you shouldn't have to pay what others are paying without insurance. I paid a total of $3,500 (the original quote was $4,200 but if I paid cash, paid within 30 days, took morning appts, etc, etc...he offered a bunch of discounts). I'm 6 months into treatment and am done with the bottom teeth and have another 4 months or so to go on the top and couldn't be happier. If you like this ortho, and money isn't the issue, then stay with him/her. Good luck!

I agree with CraftyMama, if you aren't comfortable with the fee for the treatment plan presented to you there is nothing wrong with going for other opinions. Here are some Q&A's that can give you some good information to keep in mind:

Do Invisalign Prices Vary from Dentist to Dentist?

Questions About Invisalign Extra Costs?

Why Do Invisalign Costs Differ So Much?

Why is Invisalign So Expensive Considering the Cost of the Trays?

Actually that's average..1500-2000 doesn't even fit the "average" range for express..they orthodontist would lose SO much money if they only charged $2000 for a full case..I mean thousands.
Well you were probably being charged so little by a dentist/orthodontist who is offering Invisalign Lite. Not recommended unless you have gappy teeth.
His statement was that he was being charged $6,800 TOTAL for invisalign. I was saying that I felt it was about $1,500 to $2,000 TOO much. Most people tend to pay between $4,500 and $5,200 for their Invisalign treatment. I wasn't saying it should only cost him $1,500 to $2,000. Sorry for the confusion.
OH I understand! Sorry for the confusion! but honestly that's still average! If you go above 18 months and have attachments the cost goes up exponentially. $5000 was the low end average on the invisalign website. Most people don't pay that, most people do pay a lot more than that. Especially when you consider the $6800 is the inclusive price..which includes retainers and ALL visits, and any refinements that are needed. The lower quotes don't include retainers or refinements. Invisalign isn't cheap. $6800 is a very normal price.
THey're tricky with quoting..they can quote a lower price to get you into treatment and then "oh hey by the way you still have to pay for refinements and retainers..and office visits etc." It's pretty shady but if you do your research first you'll know what questions to ask. Going to a premier orthodontist will eliminate most shady business..they give up front inclusive prices.
I paid $3K for mine. This is after the insurance and a promotional deal
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.
That's awesome that your insurance is helping to pay. Mine doesn't cover adult braces.

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