Invisalign – Winthrop, MA

Factors that Affect the Cost of Invisalign

The condition of your unique smile and what you’d like to accomplish will of course influence the price of Invisalign. A few of the most important factors that will determine your end cost are:

• The complexity of your case: Generally speaking, the more severe your case, the more expensive the treatment. For instance, closing one gap between teeth will be less costly than addressing major crowding, and straightening one row of teeth will be less expensive than treating both rows.
• The length of your treatment: The Invisalign process uses a series of clear aligners, so naturally, the more aligners you need to address your orthodontic issues, the higher the cost of your treatment will be.
• Your compliance during treatment: Invisalign comes with a lot of freedoms, but it also comes with a lot of responsibilities. If you don’t follow instructions for how often to wear your aligners or take care of them, you could end up increasing the length and price of your treatment.

Invisalign VS DIY Aligners: Which Costs More?

If you’re interested in a straighter smile, you may have been tempted to try mail-in aligners like the DIY aligners. However, while these services may initially be less expensive, they could easily cost you much more time, money, and hassle in the long run! These kits offer little to no oversight from a trained professional, which means plenty of key factors can go wrong at any point. From unspotted oral health issues to improperly fitting aligners, many patients who try out these cheaper orthodontic services end up with issues that are worse than when they started!

Instead, put your smile in the experienced hands of our team here at Brooks Dental. We’ll be with you every step of the way to answer your questions and ensure that your treatment goes as smoothly and comfortably as possible.

Does Dental Insurance Cover Invisalign?

Some dental insurance polices offer partial coverage for orthodontic services, but they don’t always include Invisalign. During your initial consultation, we can review the details of your specific plan to help you better understand what is covered. We’re happy to check your benefits and file claims on your behalf at no additional charge.

Options for Making Invisalign Affordable

Dental insurance isn’t your only option for paying for Invisalign! If you don’t have dental insurance, or if you are unsatisfied with your coverage, we are pleased to offer flexible financing options through CareCredit. This third-party financer offers a variety of payment plans with low- to no-interest rates. These plans can help break up the cost of your Invisalign treatment into smaller, more manageable payments that fit into your monthly budget.

How Long Does Invisalign Take?

Your treatment timeline may differ from another patient’s simply because you each have a unique set of teeth. In fact, the amount of time you need for Invisalign depends on how many aligners you need, how severe your misalignment is, and how well you follow our instructions. The average treatment time is usually about 12 months with 18 months being on the high side. After we examine your smile as it is currently, we can give you a more accurate timeframe and let you know what you can expect.

What Happens After Invisalign?

When treatment is complete and you have achieved the final results, we will give you a retainer, a clear oral appliance, to wear in order to hold your teeth in position. After a certain time, you can switch to wearing it only while you sleep. It’s important to keep wearing your retainer so your teeth don’t shift back to their former alignment. You also need to return to our office regularly for checkups so we can make sure your teeth stay perfectly straight.

Can You Eat with Invisalign?

While you have the aligners in your mouth, you are not allowed to eat or drink anything other than water. The clear plastic can become scratched, damaged, or discolored if you do. Plus, bits of food can get stuck in the aligners, potentially leading to infection or decay. Although you may not eat with the aligners in, you can certainly take them out briefly, giving you the freedom to eat basically whatever you’d like. After you’ve finished eating, you need to brush and floss your teeth and then put the aligners back in.

How Do I Clean My Invisalign?

If you want to have healthy, cavity-free, straight teeth by the time you’re finished with Invisalign, you need to keep your aligners clean. This entails gently brushing your aligners in the morning, at night, and after you eat. Doing so limits the amount of plaque buildup and keeps the aligners perfectly clear. If you are interested, Invisalign sells cleaning crystals that can also help you control oral bacteria and discoloration.