How Does Invisalign Express Work?

Invisalign Express refers to a shorter treatment length compared to regular Invisalign. This is solely based on the number of aligners needed to achieve your goal of straightening your teeth. Only your doctor can verify if you qualify for the express treatment, and it is based on the complexity of movements needed. For our patients, all records are taken and our patients can see their final result on the computer imaging program before committing to treatment. This allows our... more

Invisalign Express is a maximum of 10 trays in the system, which is a minimum of 20 weeks of treatment not including retainer treatment. This is for cases that require little movement, mild crowding and mild to no rotation. It is a great system for rebound cases of people who had braces before.

Invisalign Express is treatment that can be completed within 5 months (10 aligners). Typically minor space closure or anterior tooth rotations can be corrected in this time frame. The cost to the dentist is less in an express case, which translates to a savings to the patient. You need to be careful about attempting to move teeth too quickly to fit within this timeframe. Invisalign is very particular about which cases fit within the express parameters.

Invisalign express is used when the problem requires ten aligners or less. The Invisalign company will not make midcourse or refinement aligners if the problem is not rectified in those ten aligners. Express cases are for only very minor problems.

Thsi method uses only 10-14 aligners and there is very limited scope for minor corrections at the end. It is for very, very mild crowding whereby the patient is happy to have their teeth files slightly to create space. I tend to find patients get very fussy with the results and you are very stricted with IE I would recommend paying more and getting full Invisalign. Invisalign Express is now be called Invisalign Lite; a bit like pepsi lite, but still bad for your teeth.... more

Yes - Invisalign Express works.  But, since the "Express" system has a limited number of trays with no option for refinement, it works best on very simple malocclusions. 

Invisalign Express works the same as Invisalign, but is more limited.  It is mainly for more straight forward cases and is limited to 10 total aligners.  It can work great when the back teeth are hitting correctly and minor crowding or spacing of the front teeth exist.  The cost is typically much less than with full treatment Invisalign or Invisalign Teen is needed.  consult with your dentist or orthodontist to see if Invisalign Express is an appropriate treatment.... more

Invisalign Express is a great choice for correction of minor problems of tooth spacing or crowding. It works the same as Invisalign or Invisalign Teen except that it is limited to the use of 10 sets of aligners. So any correction requiring more than ten aligner sets does not qualify for Invisalign Express. Check with an experience Invisalign orthodontist in your area to learn if you qualify for Invisalign Express.