Clear aligners held in an open hand above their case

Cosmetic dentistry

Invisalign® clear aligners

Straighter teeth with clear, removable aligners — and a 3D preview of the result before you start.

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6–18 months: for most adults
20–22 h a day: out only to eat and brush
$3,000–$8,000: full treatment
See it first: a 3D preview of your result

01Your path

Your aligner journey

Week 0
A 3D scan

A few minutes, no putty.
Week 1–2
Your 3D preview

See how your teeth will move, stage by stage.
Start
First aligners

Small tooth-coloured attachments are placed if needed.
6–18 months
A new set every 1–2 weeks

Check-ups every 6–10 weeks.
Finish
Retainers

They keep your teeth where they are now.

02Your options

Clear aligners or braces?

	Clear aligners	Braces
Visible	Nearly invisible	Brackets show (clear ones exist)
Removable	Yes, to eat and brush	No
Wear time	20–22 hours a day	Always on
Food	No limits while they’re out	Avoid hard and sticky food
Check-ups	Every 6–10 weeks	Every 4–8 weeks
Typical cost	$3,000–$8,000	$3,000–$7,000

Typical US ranges before insurance; your estimate comes after the exam.

03Cost and insurance

What it costs

$3,000–$8,000 full treatment

Typical range in the US without insurance (2026 consumer cost guides). Your own estimate comes after the exam, in writing, before anything is done.

The cost depends on how much the teeth need to move and how long treatment takes — often 6 to 18 months.

Dental insurance: Some plans with orthodontic benefits cover part of aligner treatment. Monthly payment plans are available.
Monthly payments: Third-party financing such as CareCredit lets you spread the cost, if you’d like.
No insurance?: Ask about our membership plan: checkups, cleanings and X-rays for a yearly fee, plus a discount on treatment.

How cost and insurance work

Dr. Daniel Brooks in a white coat, smiling

04Who plans it

Aligners work when you wear them. I’ll be honest about whether they suit your case — and your routine.

Dr. Daniel Brooks, DMD · Dentist · Crowns, bridges and implants

Our clinical standards

The details that make a difference to how this treatment is done — and why we do them.

A 3D scan, no putty

Your teeth are scanned in a few minutes; the scan starts your treatment plan.
Your result before you commit

You see a 3D simulation of how your teeth will move, stage by stage, before you decide.
Everything explained

Small tooth-coloured attachments and any gentle polishing between teeth are shown and explained before treatment.
Check-ups every six to ten weeks

We check that teeth are moving as planned and adjust when needed.
Retainers to keep the result

Teeth tend to move back. We fit retainers at the end and explain how long to wear them.

06Is it for you

Who aligners suit

Clear aligners work well for crowding, gaps and many bite problems in teens and adults. You take them out to eat and brush; they need to be worn 20 to 22 hours a day.

Some complex cases are better treated with braces by an orthodontist — we’ll tell you honestly.

Invisalign® is a registered trademark of Align Technology, Inc.

07Technology

The technology we use

All our technology

3D intraoral scanner

Digital impressions instead of trays of putty: a small wand records your teeth in a few minutes, and you see the 3D model on the screen.
How it works

08Questions

Questions patients ask

All questions

They are clear and hard to notice in everyday conversation.

You may feel pressure for a day or two with each new set; that’s a sign they are working.

Appointments

Request an aligner consultation

A short visit with a 3D scan shows whether aligners are right for you.

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Cosmetic dentistry

Related treatments

All treatments

Invisalign® clear aligners

A 3D scan

Your 3D preview

First aligners

A new set every 1–2 weeks

Retainers

A 3D scan, no putty

Your result before you commit

Everything explained

Check-ups every six to ten weeks

Retainers to keep the result

3D intraoral scanner

Can people see the aligners?

Do aligners hurt?

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