Why Invisalign® aligners?

invis is the #1 doctor-recommended clear aligner brand in the world.1

Discover if Invisalign clear aligner treatment is right for you.

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Who can wear Invisalign aligners?

Invisalign aligners can treat kids, teens, and adults.

When it comes to getting the smile you want, it’s never too late to get started with Invisalign treatment.

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Kids

With Invisalign First™, kids ages 6 and up can get a confident new smile with less pain than traditional braces and improved oral health care habits.2

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Kids

With Invisalign First™, kids ages 6 and up can get a confident new smile with less pain than traditional braces and improved oral health care habits.2

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Teens

Even with their busy schedule, teens can get the new smile they want 5 months faster3 and with more comfort than traditional braces.4

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Adults

You can start to see results5 in as little as 6 months with the aligner treatment that is more comfortable than braces.4

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Invisalign aligners compared to braces.

Compared to traditional wires and brackets, the benefits of Invisalign treatment are clear.

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Invisalign clear aligners

Braces

Personalized plans with doctor-directed care

Personalized plans with doctor-directed care

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Covered by many insurances

Covered by many insurances

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Less painful and more comfortable5

Less painful and more comfortable5

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Results in as little as 6 months6

Results in as little as 6 months6

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Fewer visits to the doctor's office7

Fewer visits to the doctor's office7

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Fewer emergency visits8

Fewer emergency visits8

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Removable for eating, brushing, and flossing

Removable for eating, brushing, and flossing

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Better oral hygiene during treatment9

Better oral hygiene during treatment9

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Virtually invisible

Virtually invisible

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Progress can be tracked with the My Invisalign™ app

Progress can be tracked with the My Invisalign™ app

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Common questions about Invisalign aligners

Whether you’re curious about cost, comfort, or how long your treatment will take, we have the answers.

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  1. Based on a global survey of 1,786 doctors (dentists and orthodontists who use clear aligners) by IQVIA in NA, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC. Data on File at Align Technology, as of June 30, 2022.
  2. In a pain score of 1-9, 1 being extremely painful and 9 not at all painful, Invisalign teenager patients (age 13-18 n=106) rated pain score of 6.5 vs traditional metal braces teenager patients (age 13-18 n=141) rated pain score of 5.1. Data on file at Align Technology, as of December 28, 2022.
  3. Gu, J et al. Evaluation of Invisalign treatment effectiveness and efficiency compared with conventional fixed appliances using the Peer Assessment Rating index. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop February 2017;151:259-66Buschang, P et al. Comparative time efficiency of aligner therapy and conventional edgewise braces. Angle Orthodontist, Vol 84, No 3, 2014
  4. Study sponsored by Align Technology and based on adult Class I, nonextraction, mild to moderate crowding cases with SmartTrack material. David W. White, Katie C. Julien, Helder Jacob, Phillip M. Campbell and Peter H. Buschang, Discomfort associated with Invisalign and traditional brackets: A randomized, prospective trial. The Angle Orthodontist Nov 2017, Vol. 87, No. 6 pp. 801-808
  5. Based on mild to moderate malocclusion (defined as crowding and spacing up to 6mm, and overjet and overbite up to 6mm and assuming one week wear), treatment times vary depending on Invisalign product type, wear time, case complexity and must be determined by your doctor. Data on file at Align Technology, as of September 9, 2020. Additional Info: Data based on total 1,236,123 primary orders accepted in Jan 2018- June 2020 globally. Product types included Invisalign Express, Go, Lite and Moderate products. 
  6. In a study by Miller et al, with adults measuring pain in the first week of treatment. Kevin Miller et al. “A comparison of treatment impacts between Invisalign aligner and fixed appliance therapy during the first week of treatment.” American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. Volume 131, Issue 3, pp. 302. e1-302.e9, March 2007.
  7. Buschang et al; Comparative time efficiency of aligner therapy and conventional edgewise braces. Angle Orthod 1 May 2014; 84 (3): 391–396. Borda et al; Outcome assessment of orthodontic clear aligner vs fixed appliance treatment in a teenage population with mild malocclusions. Angle Orthod 1 July 2020; 90 (4): 485–490.
  8. Data on File at Align Technology, as of July 12 2017: *Based on a global claims survey by Actionable Research of Invisalign providers, respondents were asked the following question: In what percent of cases do patients require an emergency visit? (Global respondents N= 898)
  9. When compared to patients in treatment with braces.