Invisalign your comments?

any one had invisalign


1. what is the cost


2. does it hurt


3. how long is the treatment


4. what are the the steps in which you went through in getting invisalign ! example consultation ,x ray....

Invisalign your comments?
Invisalign uses a series of clear aligners that are custom-molded to fit you. The virtually invisible aligners gradually reposition your teeth into a smile you'll be proud of.








Remove your aligners to eat, brush and floss


Change aligners every two weeks


Your teeth move little by little


Regular progress checks with your dentist or orthodontist


Results often in 6 months to 1 year





steps followed in treatment:


Step 1: See a certified Invisalign provider .


Step 2: Map out a treatment plan.


Step 3: Your aligners are created.


Step 4: Wear your aligners.





Invisalign uses 3-D computer imaging technology to depict the complete treatment plan from the initial position to the final desired position from which a series of custom-made, clear "aligners" are produced. Each "aligner" moves teeth incrementally and is worn for about two weeks, then replaced by the next in the series until the final position is achieved.


Aligners are made of clear, strong medical grade plastic that is virtually invisible when worn.





Aligners are clear and look similar to tooth-whitening trays, but are custom-made for a better fit to move teeth. Some orthodontists and dentists have referred to them as "contact lenses for teeth."





cost of the treatment:


It depends a lot on the kind of treatment you need, how long it takes, and even where you live. Invisalign treatment is usually similar to the cost of traditional braces—it can start in the ballpark of $3500 and go up from there. The national average for Invisalign is about $5000. Most doctors offer flexible and affordable monthly payment plans, many with no down payment and no interest.








Most people experience temporary discomfort for a few days at the beginning of each new stage of treatment. This is normal and is typically described as a feeling of pressure. It is a sign that Invisalign® is working—sequentially moving your teeth to their final destination. This discomfort typically goes away a couple of days after you insert the new aligner in the series.
Reply:1. The price can vary from doctor to doctor and depending on how many aligners you will need, but the range is $3000 - $6000 for starters.


2. Not in the sense that it would be excruciating, but just some tightness when you get a new aligner every two weeks for a 2-3 days until the teeth are moved.


3. Treatment depends on the severity of your malocclusion, overbite,under bite,and/or crowding. Ranging from 6-24 months give or take a month or two again depending you what is going on in your mouth and your compliance.


4. Here is what we do in our office


A. Consultation (at this point you can reschedule or continue in with next step)


B. Get x-rays, impressions, bite registration, %26amp; photos (this appointment should about 30-40 minutes with no pain)


C. Review your Clincheck, which a computer simulation of what you treament is and what your teeth will look like throught your treatment. You say yes and we tell Invisalign to go fourth.


D. You start you treatment with your first aligner and return every two weeks to get a new aligner until you are finished.








I hope that I have answered your questions and if not please let me know. Also I am a dental assistant currently working with an Invisalign certified docotor.
Reply:Mine costs $4500.00. They really hurt the first few days and they were really hard to get off of my teeth to eat and brush. My treatement will take one year. They take impressions and exrays of your teeth and send it to invisalign. 6 weeks later your trays are in and I go back to the dentist every 6 weeks to get checked. I like them so far besides the pain but no one ever said they were painless. No one notices them! You can't see them at all.