Why Invisalign® aligners?

invis is the most advanced clear aligner system in the world.1

Discover if Invisalign clear aligner treatment is right for you.

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Who can wear Invisalign aligners?

Invisalign aligners can treat children, teens, and adults.

When it comes to getting the smile you want, it’s never too late to get started with Invisalign treatment.

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Children

Invisalign First™ treatment can fix little smiles. It can get crowded inside a little mouth, but Invisalign First treatment improves little smiles as they grow, making room for existing and incoming permanent teeth.2

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Children

Invisalign First™ treatment can fix little smiles. It can get crowded inside a little mouth, but Invisalign First treatment improves little smiles as they grow, making room for existing and incoming permanent teeth.2

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Teens

Even with their busy schedule, teens can get the new smile they want on average 5 months faster3 and with more comfort than traditional braces.4

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Adults

Depending on the complexity of your case you could start to see changes in your new smile in as little as 6 months.5

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Invisalign aligners compared to braces.

Compared to traditional wires and brackets, the benefits of Invisalign treatment are clear.

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Invisalign clear aligners

Braces

Personalised plans with doctor-directed care

Personalised plans with doctor-directed care

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Less painful6 and more comfortable4

Less painful6 and more comfortable4

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Treatment completed on average 5 months faster

Treatment completed on average 5 months faster

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Fewer visits to the dentist or orthodontist7

Fewer visits to the dentist or orthodontist7

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No emergency visits due to broken wires or brackets

No emergency visits due to broken wires or brackets

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Removable for eating, brushing, and flossing

Removable for eating, brushing, and flossing

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Easier to maintain oral hygiene during treatment8

Easier to maintain oral hygiene during treatment8

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Progress can be tracked with the My Invisalign™ app

Progress can be tracked with the My Invisalign™ app

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INVISALIGN DOCTORS NEAR ME

Take the first step on your new smile journey.

Find a doctor near you and schedule a consultation to learn why Invisalign aligners are the best choice for your smile.

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Common questions about Invisalign aligners

How much does Invisalign treatment cost?

In most cases, the cost of Invisalign treatment is comparable to the cost of braces. Your dentist or orthodontist will determine the cost of your treatment based on how complex your case is and how many aligners you need. There are several options to make Invisalign treatment more affordable for you, from using insurance to a monthly payment plan.

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How long does Invisalign treatment take?

Depending on the complexity of your case, you could start seeing results in your treatment in as little as 6 months. Multiple studies have found that Invisalign treatment finished 5 months faster on average than treatment with braces.

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How will Invisalign treatment straighten my teeth?

Your Invisalign doctor will 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. Your Invisalign doctor will be with you every step of the way to monitor your progress and ensure your aligners fit correctly.

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Gu, J et al. Evaluation of Invisalign treatment effectiveness and efficiency compared with conventional fixed appliances using the Peer Assessment Rating index. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop February 2017;151:259-66; and Buschang, P et al. Comparative time efficiency of aligner therapy and conventional edgewise braces. Angle Orthodontist, Vol 84, No 3, 2014
  4. 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
  5. 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. 
  6. 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.
  7. *Invisalign patients require on average 30% fewer doctor visits than fixed appliance patients.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.
  8. When compared to patients in treatment with braces.