Clear Correct Q&A
0%
WORTH IT RATING
"Worth It Rating" shows the % of consumer reviewers
that stated the procedure was "Worth It" or not.
See more RealSelf Worth It Ratings
or Add Your Review
Average Clear Correct Cost: $4,162
Learn about Clear Correct
Get Free Email Updates
Difference Between Invisalign and Similar Aligners?
asked 2 years ago by biradog in Charlotte, NC
Latest answer by Gabriela Hricko, DDS
Question viewed 1,510 times
Tags: aligner, comparison
My orthodontist told me that he does not do Invisalign aligners, but that he does a type of aligners that is very similar to Invisalign. Can you tell me what the difference is and if there are any types of special questions I should ask?
2 answers to Difference Between Invisalign and Similar Aligners?
+1
Invisalign has been around the longest and most research done
The Invisalign system has been around for over 12 years and they have the most research as well as product development than any of their competitors.
Depending on what system is used, Invisalign or Clear Correct, the difference can be in the computer software and technology of the products as well as the pricing.
Other systems, such as Red, White and Blue, or Simpli-5, move the teeth on the actual model (vs. a computer simulation).
All of these products can work well when used in the...
more
Gabriela Hricko, DDS
New York Orthodontist
New York Orthodontist
+1
Competition is a good thing
When Align started, they were the only company out there. It was not a new concept, but a much more "High Tech" version than before. Other companies started, including Clear Correct, that are very similar. Another company, Bioliners, is similar. This usually means a savings to the dentist and passed on to the consumer.
All methods work, some more efficient, some more comfortably, etc. If your orthodontist has experience with the Align alternative and has had success, I would...
more
