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Why We Chose It: Invisalign is our best pick because the product is backed by over two decades of technology and real-world results.

PROS

• Your dental practitioner or orthodontist oversees treatment

• Providers must complete Invisalign training

• Addresses a wide range of bite and alignment problems

• Offers a program for children 6 to 10 years old

CONS

• Expensive; pricing depends on your dentist

• Treatment time frequently longer than estimated

• May not correct severe bite or alignment issues

• Not for people with short, round teeth or sharp teeth

Invisalign treatment begins with a consultation with an Invisalign-trained doctor who will develop a customized treatment plan with you. Then, you will make an appointment with their Smile Concierge Team to get a digital scan or plastic mold of your teeth, which your dentist will use to custom design your braces (the aligners) with the Invisalign lab. Once the aligners are fabricated, they will ship directly to your dentist's office. Invisalign requires you to wear the aligners 20 to 22 hours daily, removing them only to eat or drink and for cleaning.

Your dentist will ask to see you every four to six weeks to monitor your progress and give you your next batch of aligners. While Invisalign treatment time averages 12 to 18 months, a common complaint is completing treatment takes longer than anticipated.

Invisalign aligners can correct various alignment issues, including crooked teeth, overbite, underbite, crossbite, and more, depending on the severity of the case. However, Invisalign is not recommended for people with short, round teeth or sharp teeth, as these can interfere with the aligner retention. Additionally, Invisalign can't correct severely rotated or tilted teeth and dental bridges.

Your dental office will set the price of Invisalign. Depending on the complexity of your case, fees can range from roughly $3,400 to $7,100, which excludes retainers. On the other hand, you will get as much personalized attention as needed through your dental office.

If you have young kids, Invisalign is the only brand that we reviewed that offers aligners for children ages 6 to 10.

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