Possible to Stop with the Braces to Get Invisalign?

I am 19 years old owe 975 on my metal braces and I want to stop treatment and get Invisalign because I have already had this metal on for almost two years and two months and he says its still going to be awhile till they come off thing

I don't want to be twenty with braces on. Can I stop my braces treatment and get Invisalign? I haven't talked to my orthodontist yet because I don't wanna look stupid but how much do Invisalign cost? How much did it cost you?

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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by jenniferlynn in leesburg fl

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Making the Switch from Braces to Invisalign

It is very possible to transfer from wearing braces to finish your orthodontic treatment using Invisalign. Sometimes we actually treatment plan patients to either start with Invisalign and finish with braces or just the opposite. Consult with your orthodontist to see is the switch is feasible in your particular situation.

Possible to switch to Invisalign

The customer is always right -- in this case, the patient. If you hate your metal braces then the orthodontist can remove the brackets and finish your case with Invisalign. There will be a fee but he should give you a huge break because you already paid him for the brackets. Afer all, if you're a happy patient, you will refer more patients to him. Talk openly and honestly with him about this.

Your doctor can help you know what to do

Part of being a doctor includes listening to your patients' concerns. Orthodontic treatment can be frustrating, especially when it does not go as well as you and the doctor wished it had. Although it is not quite "starting over" (but close), switching from regular braces to Invisalign can be quite expensive. Another thing to keep in mind with the doctor-patient relationship is that they are YOUR teeth and you can do what ever you want. Speak with your doctor and ask him or her... more

Switching from wires to Invisalign is expensive

The fee to switch can range from $2000 to $5000, so it would be cheaper and quicker to just finish with what was started. Ask your dentist what CAN be done, but it likely is better to simply finish.