Saturday, September 2, 2017

Invisalign system and cost?

The Invisalign system
Invisalign is an innovated system that started in the heart of Silicon Valley by Align Technology, found in Santa Clara. In 1998 they got FDA approval for fabrication of the product and began sales in 1999.  Since then roughly 5 million people has used the product, treated by over 80,000 dentists all over the world.  This system involves using Align Technology’s proprietary software to convert your 3-D images of your teeth into a virtual 3-D model, then got set up such that your orthodontist can pick  apart individual teeth, move, and set up your teeth into perfect alignment and occlusion.  
Through Align Technology’s proprietary software, your orthodontist create a virtual correction set-up for your teeth first, then the prescribed treatment plan was sent to a distance location so robots by Aligner Technology can fabricate, trim, cut, and package aligners  into neatly stacked package and send them to your orthodontic office for dispensary.  Due to use of their proprietary software, Aligner Technology charged a high lab fee for their aligner product. 

The cost
Full Invisalign treatment may involve 25 trays or more and may take anywhere from 15 months or longer. The costs range from $5000-$9000 depend on the geographic areas and offices.  In the bay area, the cost averages around $7000.  At Care Orthodontics, our fee is significant lower.  We extend more affordable fee to make treatment accessible to more patients.  Fee varies depends on the complexity of treatment and the individual’s occlusion.

Invisalign system can be used to treat children, teenagers, adults ranging from age 7 to 97.   A decade ago, Invisalign was recommended mostly for patients age 14 or older but in recent years, with advanced technology, Invisalign treatment, used in combination with braces, can be applied to treat children at younger age. 

Whether you are the parents of the teen or the adult who considers the Invisalign system, every individual has different needs and requirements.   For specific recommendations, you need to schedule a consultation with our orthodontist, Dr. Nancy Phan, to do a thorough clinical examinations, review the teeth and see what best fitted for your needs.  The specific time, costs, and requirements will be discussed at the consultation appointment.

Dr. Nancy Phan is a Board-certified orthodontist and dedicated many years to bring out the true beauty of your smile and strong bites.   Visit our website at www.CareOrthodontics.com or call Care Orthodontic today at 408-971-2885 to schedule an appointment.