Invisalign cost more at my orthodontist and since braces were already a burden for me, I couldn't justify the price difference. I didn't think I'd care about elastics, but it is kind of fun to choose the different colors and I was 31 when I got them on. I was most concerned with correcting my cross bite and I knew I would have to wear braces for a long time to do so, so I got ceramic on top, metal on bottom, and it was convenient. I don't think I looked bad...perhaps a bit young.
@@dezyandco5855 people don't realise but invisalign plans are not even generated by an Orthodontist! The reason invisalign is so expensive is because its a popular brand! Years down the line the last thing you want is to have problems with your teeth.
What is it about Invisalign that makes it not so available/common on dental insurances compared to traditional metal brackets? Is it mainly because of the cost?
In our province, orthodontic treatment whether brackets or clear aligners - they are billed as the same treatment. Many people who come to our clinic are just unsure of whether or not they have it. We typically give our patient the code we use for Invisalign and they can check with their Insurance company to see if they have any coverage!
Don't make my mistake. Please find an Orthodontist. I went to a general Dentist to have Invisalign done years ago. Had so many problems after. Now I've opted for braces with an Orthodontist and the experience is completely different. Firstly because an Orthodontist is actually a specialist in aligning teeth. General Dentist just do a side course in Invisalign. It's crazy that their even allowed to do it.
@@dezyandco5855 Majority of General dentist's will offer Ortho, for example Invisalign, smilelign, inman aligner, 6months smile theres lots more. But if you check the Dentists profile you will see that they are not specialist Orthodontists. Instead they say"special interest" in orthodontics or that they have done short courses. These short term Orthodontic treatments may not always be in the best interest of the patient but the general dentist is likely to just say Yes so that they have a case, if something goes wrong you would end up being referred to an Orthodontist. An Orthodontist has already been a general dentist but they have to jump through so many academic hoops to become specialist Orthodontist including doing hospital placements. Hope this helps.
@@sonasp1961 they honestly shouldn’t be able to, all i know is that some (offices I’ve been to) general dentistry offices refers you to an orthodontist. I had no idea that some actually does ortho practices
I read that Invisalign moves the crown whereas braces move an individual tooth w/root included - more focused treatment. On/off trays sounds like punishment.
Hi EB! That's actually a really interesting topic. Invisalign does have the ability to move the roots with the teeth and does so quite easily! You CAN just tip the crowns if that is what the dentist decides to do with specific situations, but root movement is definitely an essential part of treatment that Invisalign does provide.
i know i'm kind of late to this video, but how well would invisalign vs braces work in cases where not so much the teeth are crooked, but the entire mouth?
I’m going through this process now. Here’s what I’d suggest. Go on Yelp, find the top 3-5 orthodontists in your area, then call them and see if they offer a free evaluation. Most do. They will take X-rays and walk you through your options. Most will happily do this for free because they want you as a client. Then you get multiple opinions, multiple options, you get to see how they run their office/business, and get to choose who is best for you. I had 2 consults today. It was very informative. Both were great, both gave 90% the same info, but there was a slight difference in their opinions of my options and likely outcomes. I will see 5 before making my decision. The reason for that is, I had a BAD dental experience years ago and fixing it took a LONG time. I’d rather take the extra time to find the best possible orthodontist. Good luck.
Here invasilign cost me 9,000 aud but promlem is I'm sacred to lost it, and I'm not good in pain maybe it's painful,well braces is painful again but can't remove its there, i don't want wear it agian. put my braces soon cost me $8,500.im always forgetting soo im stick with braces.
Definitely wear them, I can't stress enough how much people will regret it if they don't.:( I lost my retainer after yrs of having metal braces, and I regret it soooo much because now over 15 yrs later I'm trying to fix the damage done by not wearing my retainers. I didn't realize mine were getting crowded and crooked again until it was too late and I was screwed and have to pay all this and go through it again.
They work equally well. Generally braces let’s your orthodontist nail your teeth down to perfection but invisilign is just as good. Speak to your orthodontist about what they recommend :)
@Sania Shaik I’m currently on my 7/17 trays of my Invisalign journey. I didn’t have to get any of my teeth remove. However, I did have to get my teeth shaved down due to overcrowded (IPR is the termed for it).
@@saniashaik8696 That is patient specific. I didn't need to remove any teeth with braces, though I had already had my wisdom teeth pulled years before.
@@saniashaik8696 that is very specific, but it depends. I was crowding a lot and went with traditional. My orthodontist back then recommended extractions, and I agreed because i did want my teeth to move back a little. It really depends on you and what you want.
It must be nice to live in a country where both treatments cost the same. Here Invisalign costs 4 to 7 times more than regular braces.
Where do you love bc I like the us and there like 5 time the price here braces are 3500 and Invisalign cost 7000
Invisalign was cheaper than braces for me
@@thegamerbros7150 depends on the ortho, I live in the US and they both cost the same at my provider
It depends on the office, just keep looking
Invisalign cost more at my orthodontist and since braces were already a burden for me, I couldn't justify the price difference. I didn't think I'd care about elastics, but it is kind of fun to choose the different colors and I was 31 when I got them on. I was most concerned with correcting my cross bite and I knew I would have to wear braces for a long time to do so, so I got ceramic on top, metal on bottom, and it was convenient. I don't think I looked bad...perhaps a bit young.
Dang, Invisalign costs DOUBLE than traditional braces in my country.
That’s crazy. My ortho charges the same price for both.
Really ? Traditional cost me more than Invisalign
@@dezyandco5855 people don't realise but invisalign plans are not even generated by an Orthodontist! The reason invisalign is so expensive is because its a popular brand! Years down the line the last thing you want is to have problems with your teeth.
What is it about Invisalign that makes it not so available/common on dental insurances compared to traditional metal brackets? Is it mainly because of the cost?
In our province, orthodontic treatment whether brackets or clear aligners - they are billed as the same treatment. Many people who come to our clinic are just unsure of whether or not they have it. We typically give our patient the code we use for Invisalign and they can check with their Insurance company to see if they have any coverage!
Don't make my mistake. Please find an Orthodontist. I went to a general Dentist to have Invisalign done years ago. Had so many problems after. Now I've opted for braces with an Orthodontist and the experience is completely different. Firstly because an Orthodontist is actually a specialist in aligning teeth. General Dentist just do a side course in Invisalign. It's crazy that their even allowed to do it.
Oh wow never heard of this, what kind of general dentistry provide orthodontic treatments?
@@dezyandco5855 Majority of General dentist's will offer Ortho, for example Invisalign, smilelign, inman aligner, 6months smile theres lots more. But if you check the Dentists profile you will see that they are not specialist Orthodontists. Instead they say"special interest" in orthodontics or that they have done short courses. These short term Orthodontic treatments may not always be in the best interest of the patient but the general dentist is likely to just say Yes so that they have a case, if something goes wrong you would end up being referred to an Orthodontist. An Orthodontist has already been a general dentist but they have to jump through so many academic hoops to become specialist Orthodontist including doing hospital placements. Hope this helps.
@@sonasp1961 they honestly shouldn’t be able to, all i know is that some (offices I’ve been to) general dentistry offices refers you to an orthodontist. I had no idea that some actually does ortho practices
I read that Invisalign moves the crown whereas braces move an individual tooth w/root included - more focused treatment. On/off trays sounds like punishment.
Hi EB! That's actually a really interesting topic. Invisalign does have the ability to move the roots with the teeth and does so quite easily! You CAN just tip the crowns if that is what the dentist decides to do with specific situations, but root movement is definitely an essential part of treatment that Invisalign does provide.
Where I live we got the Invisalign down to $4,300 while the braces were $5,000
i know i'm kind of late to this video, but how well would invisalign vs braces work in cases where not so much the teeth are crooked, but the entire mouth?
I’m going through this process now. Here’s what I’d suggest.
Go on Yelp, find the top 3-5 orthodontists in your area, then call them and see if they offer a free evaluation. Most do.
They will take X-rays and walk you through your options. Most will happily do this for free because they want you as a client.
Then you get multiple opinions, multiple options, you get to see how they run their office/business, and get to choose who is best for you.
I had 2 consults today. It was very informative. Both were great, both gave 90% the same info, but there was a slight difference in their opinions of my options and likely outcomes.
I will see 5 before making my decision. The reason for that is, I had a BAD dental experience years ago and fixing it took a LONG time.
I’d rather take the extra time to find the best possible orthodontist.
Good luck.
I've read many forums & I hear that they get cavities & they ended up getting braces in the end
Here invasilign cost me 9,000 aud but promlem is I'm sacred to lost it, and I'm not good in pain maybe it's painful,well braces is painful again but can't remove its there, i don't want wear it agian. put my braces soon cost me $8,500.im always forgetting soo im stick with braces.
Is Invisalign do better for upper canine intrusion? Or fixed braces are better
Which one do you prefer for somebody that grinds and clench a lot
Traditional, if you grind and clench a lot your Invisalign will most likely break but then again you do change your aligners weekly
Do you have to wear retainers after you finish you Invisalign? Do you have to wear retainers with braces as well?
you have to wear retainers with both or they’ll slowly shift back to how they started
Definitely wear them, I can't stress enough how much people will regret it if they don't.:(
I lost my retainer after yrs of having metal braces, and I regret it soooo much because now over 15 yrs later I'm trying to fix the damage done by not wearing my retainers. I didn't realize mine were getting crowded and crooked again until it was too late and I was screwed and have to pay all this and go through it again.
I heard aligners give you cavities, is this true ?
Sorry- but May I ask, if Invisalign works better than braces?- I mean like it costs a lot and I’m quiet upset…
They work equally well. Generally braces let’s your orthodontist nail your teeth down to perfection but invisilign is just as good. Speak to your orthodontist about what they recommend :)
In normal braces we need to remove 3 or more teeth.. so someone plz clear my question do we need to remove teeth in Invisalign ?
@Sania Shaik I’m currently on my 7/17 trays of my Invisalign journey. I didn’t have to get any of my teeth remove. However, I did have to get my teeth shaved down due to overcrowded (IPR is the termed for it).
@@saniashaik8696 That is patient specific. I didn't need to remove any teeth with braces, though I had already had my wisdom teeth pulled years before.
@@saniashaik8696 that is very specific, but it depends. I was crowding a lot and went with traditional. My orthodontist back then recommended extractions, and I agreed because i did want my teeth to move back a little. It really depends on you and what you want.
very attractive
My teeth better look like yours after my braces or I'm asking for a full refund
Lol right
Is invisalign good for 8/9 yr olds?