The cost of Invisalign - Invisible Dental Braces
When I first heard of Invisalign, I knew it would be a hit. Because metal braces just aren’t cool anymore. Why set off a metal detector and be stuck with ugly braces when you can get this hardly decetable product t. Last time I checked, if you were using Metal braces you had to deal with rubber bands and had to use extra energy to speak properly. It sounds like a hassle. My mom had traditional metal braces and it was weird seeing her with them, mostly because when we think of braces we think of children and young adults. But now days with the advancement of technology and the help of MySpace, Digital Cameras, and Web Cams - everybody wants to look their best at all times…even if it means being more concerned about health issues.
How Much Does Invisalign Cost
I’m so glad you asked that question because I want to give you 11 things you can do with the amount of money you’d generally expect to spend on Invisalign. Maybe this will help you with you decision making process.
- 1997 Used Acura CL
- Apple’s high-end PowerPC G5 Computer with a 23″ flat Panel Display
- Samsung 61 inch High Defenition (Flat Panel) TV - with 1 year warranty and $1,000 LEFT OVER
- Seven (7) nights during 4th of July Week (July 3-July 10th) at Trump International Hotel & Tower
- Executive Cityview Suite/700 sq ft/With one queen or king size bed/Full kitchen/Fax/DVD/ CD Player.Features Cityview overlooking Brdwy
- Walt Disney World [Swan] Vacation for 5 nights including Park Tickets, Accomodations, and Babysitting!
- 7 Night Western Caribbean Trip for 4 - Including plane tickets
- 7 Strapless beaded satin full wedding gowns from David’s Bridal w/ chapel train - sizes 2-18
- 1 months rent for (2) Seperate Two-Bedroom Apartments in Midtown Manhattan
- 16 Flat Screen Computer Monitors
- Personal Spa - 59 jet w/air injected therapy seat - Seats 8 people and holds 435 Gallons of Water
- 3 months of your own personal chef
The thing with these is that they are designed to work with teeth that are crowded, too far apart, or have shifted since wearing braces. In other words, be really careful and consult with your doctor heavily if your teeth need major realignment. The typical cost is Five-Thousand United States Dollars ($5,000) USD. You can probably spend anywhere from $4,000 - $7,000 for the orthadontic treatment. It will vary depending on the individual needs - how much movement is required to get your teeth straightened.
The good news is that most dental offices will offer and recommend a payment plan that works with your budget. If you review your medical benefits and have orthodontic coverage, Insurance should cover Invisalign.
The clear plastic aligners are custom made and worn all the time except for brushing and eating. That’s a huge advantage over metal braces already. You wear the aligners for 2-3 weeks and your teeth gradually make shifts millimeter by millimeter. Of course you regularly go in and visit your doctor for check-ups. I understand that the average time to completion can vary from 6-12 months. Which isn’t bad.
I highly recommend watching the Invisalign Google Video if you haven’t seen it already and also visit the Invisalign Website. Of course they’re not going to go into details about cost, but….anytime someone mentions an “affordable payment plan”, you should expect to pay more than a couple thousand dollars for that particular product or service. You will also need to check with your dentist to verify their fees associated with implementing Invisalign. The following link is the best resource on Invisalign, in my opinion. If you’re in Nebraska, I think Dr. Dan Peterson seems like a wise choice. But I am NOT a certified doctor or licensed [pick a dental career] professional. 