1. Do Invisalign braces cost more than regular braces?

Invisalign braces will generally cost about the same or slightly more than regular braces. It just depends on the office and your particualr case.


2. These Invisalign invisible braces (aligners) seem to be plastic; why should they cost more?

Each Invisalign aligner is designed by computers and specialists, and each one is made by computers and robots. There are many steps to manufacture each individual custom aligner. This cost is not for the material cost of the plastic but for the work involved to make each one.


3. Can Invisalign treat all of the problems that braces can?

Invisalign can treat many common orthodontic problems like crowding of teeth, but more complicated problems need to be treated with regular orthodontics.


4. Do I have to wear the aligners all the time?

Yes - you need to wear Invisalign aligners all the time except for when you are eating or drinking or brushing and flossing your teeth.


5. What happens if I lose an aligner?

If you lose an Invisalign aligner - just call your dentist and they can order a new one. Or sometimes if it is close to when you were giong to change aligners anyway - you can move to the next aligner in the series.


6. Will I need further treatment in the future?

You will generally need to wear retainers afterwards, if you want to keep your teeth nice and straight. Sometimes, after straightening your teeth you will need some cosmetic dentistry to make them look perfect.