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Do Invisalign Prices Vary from Dentist to Dentist?
asked 4 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Randall LaFrom, DDS
Question viewed 6,351 times
Tags: costs, price
I assume invisalign keeps prices pretty consistent from doctor to doctor. is this the case, or should I shop around for good Invisalign deals?
9 answers to Do Invisalign Prices Vary from Dentist to Dentist?
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Invisalign fee is not set by the company
There are several factors involved in the fees decision for INVISALIGN.
The experience of the dentist, the estimated treatment length, the complexity of the treatment, the geographical location of the dentist, and whether it is for one arch primarily or anterior primarily.
In addition, some dentists will include the first set of retainers, some will finance the process in-house, some must stick with pre-set insurance fees. Some will advertise "$1,000 off" but since...
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Randall LaFrom, DDS
San Jose Cosmetic Dentist
San Jose Cosmetic Dentist
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Invisalign cost
The cost of Invisalign treatment absolutely varies among practitioners. Generally speaking, a healthy fee will range from $4000-$7000 depending on the severity of the case and time involved with total treatment. You may want to find out if your retainers, and a period of evaluation for retention of your result, are included in your fee to determine the total value of the treatment fee.
Mazyar Moshiri DMD, MS
Saint Louis Orthodontist
Saint Louis Orthodontist
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Good fees do not necessarily correlate to good work
Fees should be based on the complexity of the malocclusion (bite), from aesthetics to a functioning bite.
So, if you think you are getting a great deal, you may be actually limiting your results. Find out what you are actually getting for your fee. Are you seeing a dentist or an orthodontist? An orthodontist is someone who specializes in smiles and bites. Is your great deal someone straightening a few straight teeth or are they going to give you a great smile and a great bite when you...
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Tony Cucalon III DDS
San Francisco Orthodontist
San Francisco Orthodontist
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Invisalign fees vary from office to office
Many factors determine fees. A general rule is that fees are based on care, skill and judgment, so each doctor has their own set. Also included in the fee is geography, as fees in Manhattan are not similar to Des Moines.
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Yes, Invisalign prices are different
The price of Invisalign is different at dental offices.The price depends on Location, Treatment duration. Busy offices offer more affordable price rather than others. Check your doctor profile and talk to your friends who got the tretament before and ask if they are happy with the treatment or not.
Bruce Vafa, DDS
Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist
Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist
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Many factors affect Invisalign fee
Yes, fees do vary widely. That doesn't mean anyone is right or wrong. That is just the way it is with most any service you may be seeking. There are so many factors that go into determining the fee, for example:
office overhead
level of experience
estimated treatment time
difficulty of the case.
Some doctors will quote a flat fee for all Invisalign patients while others will carefully evaluate how long they think it will take and set the fee accordingly. There is a real cost to the...
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Doug Depew, DMD
Atlanta Orthodontist
Atlanta Orthodontist
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Yes, Invisalign costs vary
Cost will vary depending on location of the doctor and their experience level. More experience doctors can charge less because they can achieve faster and better results in less time than a doctor with less experience using Invisalign. The lab fee is the same for all doctors across the nation, so the location of the doctor you choose will effect the price. The length of your treatment will also play a role in determining a fee. Remember, when choosing a doctor, ask to see before and after...
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Yes--depends on doctor experience and if it is all-inclusive
I have spoken with many patients who have told me they were quoted a wide range of prices for Invisalign, from as low as $4,000 to as high as $9,000. Invisalign has stated that the national average is $5,000.
Listed below are a few key questions to ask to help determine if you are getting a good value:
1. How many cases has the dentist done? (You don't want to be the first case-or if you are you should at least make sure you are getting a large discount). To find out a doctor's level of...
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Peter Tomaselli, DDS
Chicago Cosmetic Dentist
Chicago Cosmetic Dentist
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Yes - there will be some variation
Dentists set their prices according to many variables including lab cost of procedure, office overhead, time spent on procedure, etc. A simple example is that a downtown dental practice will usually have higher fees than a suburban or rural practice simply because of the increased cost of rent (overhead). The higher fee is usually accepted by patients willing to pay a little extra for the convenience.
Theron Baker, DDS
Seattle Cosmetic Dentist
Seattle Cosmetic Dentist