We can only speak to what Invisalign costs in Calgary, at our office, where we practice, at Impact Orthodontics.
The short answer is – “It depends!”.
Orthodontic treatment can be as simple as moving 1 tooth and as complex as moving every single tooth in the mouth and the jaw bones. In general, the cost of treatment is directly related to how difficult or time-consuming it will be to correct the teeth and/or bite.
Clear aligners (Invisalign, Angel, Clarity and Spark are the major brands) are a wonderful way to move teeth. Most children, teens and adults find them comfortable and they do not change your day-to-day. You can eat whatever you like and brushing and flossing is the same as it is without clear aligner treatment.
Let’s start with the most simple of cases and work our way through the most complex. I will illustrate some case examples below. All example cases are patients that Dr. Jen or Dr. Dena treated with Invisalign at Impact Orthodontics in Calgary.
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Correction of 1-4 teeth (generally, someone that has had orthodontic treatment previously)
Cost is based on the Alberta Dental Fee Guide. After a thorough assessment by one of our orthodontists, we will provide you with transparent pricing. (interest-free payments as low as $150/month are available)
This case was treated in 3 months time to straighten the upper front 4 teeth. When there are only 1-4 teeth to be corrected, treatment in Invisalign will generally take less than 6 months. Many cases are completed in as little as 2 months.
Any time that teeth are moved, retainers are required. After the teeth have been lined-up, clear retainers are provided to be worn while sleeping. Teeth have a tendency to move back to where they came from so retainers are very important.
Our treatment fee includes, all records (photos, x-rays, 3D teeth scan, etc.), your customized Invisalign aligners, appointments to ensure your teeth are moving well and are on-track, a set of retainers to hold your beautiful results, and more.
Correction of more than 4 teeth (no major changes to the bite)
Cost is based on the Alberta Dental Fee Guide. After a thorough assessment by one of our orthodontists, we will provide you with transparent pricing. (interest-free payments as low as $150/month are available)
Upper and lower teeth had to move here in order to make teeth straight. Elastics were also used to bring the left canine (eye-tooth) down and into position.
This type of tooth movement usually takes around 12 months. However, everyone is different, and it can be as short as 9 months and as long as 18 months.
Invisalign aligners are basically clear, removable braces. Plastic is used instead of metal to move the teeth into the correct position. Attachments (tooth-coloured bumps) and elastics (aka rubber bands) are used to push, pull or slide the teeth into the correct location.
Correction of most (or all) teeth including the bite
Cost is based on the Alberta Dental Fee Guide. After a thorough assessment by one of our orthodontists, we will provide you with transparent pricing. (interest-free payments as low as $150/month are available)
The phrase used most often in our office to describe this type of Invisalign treatment is comprehensive orthodontics. Correction of the position of all teeth is completed as well as achieving a perfect bite.
Comprehensive orthodontics can be done in children, teens and adults using Invisalign (and many other brands) clear aligners. These corrections generally take 18-30 months to complete.
Elastics are used quite often and appointments at the office are every 10-16 weeks.
Invisalign is a great option for anyone that would like to avoid the look of braces, wants the ease of maintaining their current oral hygiene routine and does not want to change their diet while improving their smile and bite.
Invisalign cost in Calgary will vary based on whether a general dentist or orthodontist is doing the treatment and where you go. We highly recommend multiple opinions so that you can find the best fit for you and your family. Amazing orthodontic care is about way more than just the cost. No referrals are needed to see any orthodontist in Calgary so find the right fit for you!
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