How Much Does Invisalign Express Cost for Only Upper Teeth?

asked 2 years ago by nutella871 in Dallas, TX
Latest answer by David Cheng, DDS
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In short: had braces from 4th-6th grade; teeth were fine up until 10th grade when they began to shift (mostly my two front teeth); I've gone to two orthodontists. The 1st recommended something called Simpli5 (never heard of it) and the second did an analysis and said that I have a 33% overbite and my front tooth (left side) is shifted 3mm outwards? What's the estimated cost for this if I were to do InvisalignExpress? I know answers will vary by location, so if it helps, I live in Dallas, TX. Responses are very much appreciated!

5 answers to How Much Does Invisalign Express Cost for Only Upper Teeth?

Aligner treatment options

Simpli 5 is a set of 5 clear aligners that move your teeth. It is made by AOA laboratories and is used for minor tooth movement. Simpli 5 tends to be less expensive than invisalign express because there is less tooth movement needed to align the teeth. Invisalign Express for the upper arch tends to run between $3500-5500. The price will vary depending on location, amount of movement needed, and whether a GP or orthodontist is treating you. I hope this is helpful.

Gabriela Hricko, DDS
New York Orthodontist

Invisalign

Usually when you straighten the upper teeth, you have to also straighten the bottom so that the bite is right. Cost for one arch is the same for both arches in terms of Invisalign's material fee.

David Cheng, DDS
Toronto Cosmetic Dentist

Invisalign Express is $3000-5000, but NEVER do one arch

Remember one thing when shopping around, you'll need retainers at the end, make sure you have that calculated into the cost. Express works great for cases like yours. I dont have experience with the other companies. Never do just one arch..there are always bite issues that need to be addressed when moving any teeth, upper or lower..its all the same price anyway, invisalign doesnt charge us less for just one arch and they frown upon doing it for patients.

Michael J. Thomas, DDS
Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist

If you want to save money, try getting creative

I am not a big fan of wheeling and dealing, but if you want to get a deal, maybe you should find another person or 2 who also need teeth corrected and find out if there is a dentist or orthodontist in the area that will give you a special price if you all become patients and get treatment done together. With an orthodontist there may not be much of an advantage to this, but for a general dentist they may be able to benefit from the cleanings, exams and xrays that will be done while you are... more

M. Andrew Atwood, DDS
Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist

Invisalign Express is a flat fee

There is no cost benefit to upper arch only for Invisalign, express or full. Normally, Express will cost around $3-4000, but only applies if it can be done with 10 aligners or less. Simpli5 is a good product, so if your case can be completed that way, I would not avoid it just because you are not familiar with it.

Lance Timmerman, DMD
Seattle Cosmetic Dentist

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