Can I back out of Invisalign once the aligners are made and I've only paid for them to take impressions?

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I want to back out of Invisalign even though the aligners have been made. I haven't gone in for anything other than the impressions. I don't want to be charged the $1500 I was originally quoted and want to cancel treatment. I already paid $100 upfront and don't expect to get that back. Do you think my dentist will try to charge me for the aligners even though I haven't worn them and don't plan to? I'm really worried about this. Can I really be charged for something that I haven't started to use?

Tanya Vaysman, DMD · Answer

Once the aligners are made the dentist would have to pay the
laboratory fee to the company, so you would have to cover at least that no
matter if you wore the aligner or not.

Kenneth A. Barton, DDS · Answer

If you signed a contract,binding you for the entire treatment fee, you may have somewhat of a problem. Your $100 payment will definitely not cover the cost of your aligners. Your dentist has already been charged in excess of $1600,  by Align Technology for the production of your entire set of aligners. The fact that you have not worn any of these trays, does not matter.If you don't wear them, they are worthless, as they cannot fit anyone else. Then there are monies due him for time spent on your behalf.I strongly suggest that you meet with your doctor, to try to arrange a financial settlement

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