
Invisalign
Invisalign is the #1 doctor-recommended clear aligner brand in the world.
Kids: With Invisalign First, kids ages 6 and up can geta confident new smile with less pain than traditional braces and improved oral health care habits.
Teens: Even with their busy schedule, teens can get the new smile they want up to 5 months faster and with more comfort than traditional braces.
Adults: You can start to see results in as little as 6 months with the aligner treatment that us more comfortable than braces.
Invisalign aligners can treat all kinds of smiles. From slight shifts to big moves, Invisalign is made for all types of smiles:
Invisalign aligners compared to braces
Compared to traditional wires and brackets, the benefits of Invisalign treatment are clear.
Common Questions about Invisalign Aligners
- How Much does Invisalign treatment cost?
In our office the cost for braces and the cost for Invisalign aligners is the same, which is not true in most other orthodontist’s offices. After seeing you for an initial complimentary no fee exam, Dr. Knight will assess your needs and based on how complex your case is and the duration of proposed treatment, we will give you the cost and payment plans at the first visit. There are several options to make Invisalign treatment affordable, including an interest free monthly plan, to using insurance and tax-free dollars and discounts for upfront pay in full options.
- How long does Invisalign treatment take?
Depending on the complexity of your case, you could start seeing results in as little as 6 months. Multiple studies have found Invisalign treatment can finish 5 months faster on average than treatment with braces.
- How will Invisalign treatment straighten my teeth?
Dr. Knight will personally create a unique, digital treatment plan that maps out the exact movements of your teeth. Your Invisalign clear aligners are then designed to apply the right amount of force to the right place at the right time based on your plan. Dr. Knight will be with you every step of the way to monitor your progress and ensure a tremendous result.
What the Research Says
- Based on a global survey of 1,786 doctors (dentists and orthodontists who use clear aligners) by IQVIA in NA, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC. Data on File at Align Technology, as of June 30, 2022.
- In a pain score of 1-9, 1 being extremely painful and 9 not at all painful, Invisalign teenager patients (age 13-18 n=106) rated pain score of 6.5 vs traditional metal braces teenager patients (age 13-18 n=141) rated pain score of 5.1. Data on file at Align Technology, as of December 28, 2022.
- Based on mild to moderate malocclusion (defined as crowding and spacing up to 6mm, and overjet and overbite up to 6mm and assuming one week wear), treatment times vary depending on Invisalign product type, wear time, case complexity and must be determined by your doctor. Data on file at Align Technology, as of September 9, 2020. Additional Info: Data based on total 1,236,123 primary orders accepted in Jan 2018- June 2020 globally. Product types included Invisalign Express, Go, Lite and Moderate products.
- Study sponsored by Align Technology and based on adult Class I, nonextraction, mild to moderate crowding cases with SmartTrack material. David W. White, Katie C. Julien, Helder Jacob, Phillip M. Campbell and Peter H. Buschang, Discomfort associated with Invisalign and traditional brackets: A randomized, prospective trial. The Angle Orthodontist Nov 2017, Vol. 87, No. 6 pp. 801-808
- Based on mild to moderate malocclusion (defined as crowding and spacing up to 6mm, and overjet and overbite up to 6mm and assuming one week wear), treatment times vary depending on Invisalign product type, wear time, case complexity and must be determined by your doctor. Data on file at Align Technology, as of September 9, 2020. Additional Info: Data based on total 1,236,123 primary orders accepted in Jan 2018- June 2020 globally. Product types included Invisalign Express, Go, Lite and Moderate products.
- In a study by Miller et al, with adults measuring pain in the first week of treatment. Kevin Miller et al. “A comparison of treatment impacts between Invisalign aligner and fixed appliance therapy during the first week of treatment.” American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. Volume 131, Issue 3, pp. 302. e1-302.e9, March 2007.
- Buschang et al; Comparative time efficiency of aligner therapy and conventional edgewise braces. Angle Orthod 1 May 2014; 84 (3): 391–396. Borda et al; Outcome assessment of orthodontic clear aligner vs fixed appliance treatment in a teenage population with mild malocclusions. Angle Orthod 1 July 2020; 90 (4): 485–490.
- Data on File at Align Technology, as of July 12 2017: *Based on a global claims survey by Actionable Research of Invisalign providers, respondents were asked the following question: In what percent of cases do patients require an emergency visit? (Global respondents N= 898)
- When compared to patients in treatment with braces.