How Much Does Invisalign Cost?
Portland, OR
 At Sylvan Heights Dental, we understand the importance of your oral health and the desire for a beautiful smile. We provide Invisalign treatment for patients who have teeth misalignment and malocclusion issues. A straighter, brighter smile is crucial for everyone. It promotes dental health, bite function, and smile appearance. Our orthodontist is bound to support you throughout your journey to attaining better oral health and a stunning smile.
We provide comprehensive examinations of your oral structures to identify any issues or concerns you may be experiencing. Our skilled professionals carefully analyze the findings to build customized solutions tailored to your particular goals and needs. We strive to guide you every step of the way in your treatment, ensuring that you receive the best dental care.
Invisalign is an orthodontic technique that uses a succession of clear plastic aligners to move teeth. The aligners are made from a thin, see-through plastic, which fits over the teeth. Aligners are worn for a minimum of 20 hours per day.
Invisalign's cutting-edge 3D imaging technology factors in the present state of the teeth and their positioning in the jaw, and the final straightened teeth to map out your treatment plan. The treatment works gradually to align the teeth. You change the trays every two weeks until the entire desired outcomes are realized.
Invisalign can treat a wide variety of issues, including mild cases of crowding, spacing, and bite issues. Invisalign is best for people who want a less noticeable option than braces. With the effectiveness and advantages of Invisalign, the treatment is worth every penny.
Invisalign trays are made of smooth plastic material. This, in turn, makes Invisalign more comfortable than traditional metal braces. There are no sharp and extruding edges and the trays are custom-made to fit your teeth and mouth snugly but firmly. It also works unnoticeably, so people won't know that you have aligners in your mouth.
The cost of treatment with Invisalign is similar to the cost of traditional braces. However, Invisalign costs vary substantially on a case-by-case basis. Depending on how long you need the treatment take to complete and the complexity of teeth alignment issues, you could pay different amounts. Various Invisalign treatment options are available to patients depending on their orthodontic needs and age.
If you have mild misalignment issues, you may need fewer aligners. The Invisalign Express system comprises up to five aligners and its price is tagged around $1,200 to $1,800. There is also a package priced at $1,500 to $2,000 and consists of up to seven aligners.
For those with moderate misalignment cases, they may need Invisalign Lite, which has up to 14 aligners and is priced at $3,000 to $4,500. The Invisalign Moderate package has up to 20 aligners and prices range from $3,000 to $5,000.
Where severe cases of misalignment are present, a patient may be recommended the Invisalign Comprehensive package, which has unlimited aligners and costs around $4,500 to $8,000.
In children, Invisalign treatment may be provided in two phases with the first comprehensive package of unlimited aligners going for $3,000 to $4,500 while the second phase of aligners goes for the same price.
What Influences Invisalign Cost?
Several things will determine the amount you pay for Invisalign treatment including:
Intricacy of the Treatment
For patients that need only a few teeth to be corrected or have slight misalignment issues, their treatment will be short and cost less. However, in advanced and complicated cases of malocclusions and alignment, more aligners are required to fix the issue. As such, a patient will have to pay more.
Ability to Wear the Aligners as Required
You are advised to have the Invisalign aligners on your teeth for 20 to 22 hours each day. However, because the aligners are removable, it is easy for some patients to skip wearing them, thus interfering with the treatment timeline. Failure to wear your aligners will only prolong the treatment time and as such, you will have to meet higher costs in the end.
The Need for Refinements
A standard treatment will provide results as expected. In case of a setback with your treatment and refinements are required, then there is an implication on the overall cost of treatment. During treatment, the dentist may want to make minor adjustments to the aligners. It happens when projected gap closing or targeted alignment has not been achieved. These adjustments are referred to as Invisalign refinements and can add to the Invisalign cost.
How to Make Invisalign More Effective
Regular dental checkups and appointments are necessary to ensure the desired effect. This process can also help the orthodontist track the alignment of your teeth and improvements. Monitoring and simple checkups can prevent you from possible unforeseen dental problems that may arise.
Invisalign aligners are not recommended for complex dental issues such as severe overbite, rotated teeth, large tooth gaps, tooth intrusion, and extrusion. Consulting with our orthodontist can help explore other treatment options.
How Long Does Invisalign Take?
Invisalign treatment can deliver results within six to 24 months, however, it depends on individual cases as well as the intricacies of the orthodontic issues. Some malocclusion issues will take a shorter duration to resolve while others take longer. Our orthodontist can provide more accurate estimates based on your specific needs.
Does Insurance Cover the Cost?
Invisalign, if considered an elective treatment, is typically not covered by insurance. In order to get covered by your insurance, your case should be reviewed as medically necessary.
If eligible for coverage, a patient may have orthodontic benefits to the tune of $1,500 to $2,000. If, for instance, your Invisalign cost is $7,000, and you have an orthodontic treatment benefit of $2,000, you will have coverage of the same amount. As such, you will have to pay $5,000 out-of-pocket cost for your treatment.
Our experienced dental professionals can guide you through the process and address any concerns you may have before proceeding with the treatment. Reach out to our dental team at Sylvan Heights Dental to learn more about Invisalign. Call us at (503) 297-1471 to schedule an appointment. |
