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$395 is not the correct lab fee for a full Clear Correct case. $395 is the lab fee the dentist pays for a case of only 6 aligners, which are for very, very, very minor tooth movements. Having been a Clear Correct provider for at least 4-5 years and an Invisalign provider for over 10 years, I have never seen a case that only needed 6 aligners. Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMD
The lab cost is the fee that Clear Correct charges the dentist to fabricate the aligner trays. The actual cost of treatment is set by your dentist and varies depending on the complexity of your particular case. It should be noted that the $395 fee you quote is for a maximum of 6 aligners...in other words, very minor tooth movements.
Retainers are designed to help keep the dental alignment in the desired position. This includes all three dimensions. Often, if there is plastic that is made to contact only some teeth but not others, there is some type of vertical control designed into the retainer; you may want to...
Without photos it is hard to make a treatment recommendation, but I would always recommend a consultation with an Orthodontist. At this appointment they will take photos, x-rays and do a dental exam. At this point, you can find out your treatment options. There is also an option called...
It sounds like the impression (molds) of your teeth got distorted somehow, or something unfavorable happened during the fabrication process of the tray, because normally the first tray with Clear Correct or Invisalign fits very accurately. Usually its not until later in treatment that...