What is invisalign?
Removable clear aligners that straighten teeth in stages.
What is invisalign?
Removable clear aligners that straighten teeth in stages.
Also known as
- clear aligners
Quick facts
Common reasons people choose this procedure
Approaches and motivations vary by surgeon and patient anatomy. Compare techniques and real outcomes on the main Invisalign page.
Alternatives
Traditional metal braces
More predictable for severe cases, especially complex rotations and bite changes. Visible; less convenient; often less expensive.
Lingual braces
Behind the teeth — invisible from the front. More expensive ($8,000–$13,000) and more uncomfortable than Invisalign.
Spark, Byte, Candid (alternative aligner brands)
Some are doctor-supervised in office (Spark); others are mail-order (Byte). Mail-order has higher rates of unmet expectations and unmonitored complications.
Veneers
If alignment is mostly OK and the goal is shape/color, veneers achieve a 'finished smile' faster — at the cost of irreversibly grinding tooth structure.