Looking to Straighten After Having Braces 12 Years Ago - New York, NY

Just went today for the 3D scan. Waiting to hear back in a week and a half if I am a 'candidate' I have minor crowding on the top and bottom and found a promocode through Pinterest for a free consultation (normally $95). I figured I had to try it. I know Invisalign would be around $8,500 and I just didn't feel like I could rationalize that cost because my case would be so minor.

My main goals are to straighten, whiten, and then get my upper right tooth re-bonded to match the color of the rest of my teeth. It has been 8 years since last getting a bonding so it is perfect timing to get it redone.

I am excited and hopeful that I will be a candidate and can proceed with my trays. If I choose the $1,500 treatment plan whitening will be included as well as two sets of retainers, post treatment. I think that is an incredible fair price. I will report back soon once I receive the go ahead to continue treatment, fingers crossed.

4 days after my smile center appointment I received an email telling me that I am a candidate and that my treatment plan has been created. The treatment plan was attached to the email.

It will be a 4 month case and they said I should receive my aligners within 21 business days. So far everything has been ahead of schedule so I am hoping that remains the case. I paid the $1,500 upfront and was charged to my card already, so I am hopeful that it is all worth it. The price also includes whitening as well as retainers once I am done with the 4 months of trays. I was under the impression that the payment plan amounts to be the same, if not more, expensive so I hope that is the case as I would have liked to save money if that was at all possible. Regardless, I still think $1,500 is a great price.

More to come!

My case was accepted on the 9th and I just got the notification today that the aligners have shipped (5/23). I am excited and the process has been painless so far. I think it was hugely beneficial that I was able to go to a smile shop in NYC to have my 3D image taken so I did not have to try and do my impressions myself since that seems to be difficult. I had my 3D scan on 5/2 and now that my aligners have shipped it has been just about a 21 day process which seems pretty expedited to me. I will touch base once I receive the package. Hoping everything fits and is intact!