By: Benjamin S

Benjamin S — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 03:39:38 +0000

Invisalign does work.
However, with that being said… Invisalign does have certain limitations. Invisalign is not meant to replace traditional braces. If you have a deep under-bite, or severly misaligned teeth, Invisalign is NOT for you.
Invisalign is ideal for situations where there is a small amount of crowding or spacing present. Or, where certain teeth are rotated.
Usual cost for Invisalign in the NYC area is between $5,000-$9,000.
Hope this helps!

By: joliesou

joliesou — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 03:39:38 +0000

I am currently getting invisalign, so far so good. I’m a very simple case though. If I was more complicated I definitely would have gone for traditional braces to get the best result. Invisalign works best with tipping and slight rotations. As far as pain, whenever your teeth move you are going to have some pain and from what I understand it’s about the same with traditional braces.
Added:
I can’t help you too much with the cost. My husband is an orthodontic resident and the school is cheaper to begin with and they give really good discounts to family… besides, prices vary a lot depending on where you live. You could get a couple free consultations to get a good price and nice office you feel good at.
Pros – less noticeable than regular braces, easy to keep your teeth clean (I’m a hygienist so I like that part)
Cons – typically more expensive than regular braces, can’t treat as dfficult cases as regular braces, sometimes requires ‘finishing’ with regular braces

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