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Aligning your teeth is typically associated with metal braces, but the science has moved past that in recent years. It’s 2024, and you no longer need to have a mouthful of clunky metal to align your teeth properly. You can now get invisible braces that will leave you with a straighter smile, minus the bulk of metal hardware. It will be hard for people to tell you’re wearing braces unless you tell them.
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- Cost: These invisible teeth aligners cost $1,895 (no payment plans).
- Length: Six to eight months.
- Insurance: Accepts HSA and FSA; check with your insurance company about code D8040.
- Method: Order your invisible aligners kit, ship your impressions back for review and wait for your aligner tray to come in the mail. A removable retainer bundle and whitening kit are also included.
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SmileLove clear aligners
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- Cost: $1,749 or payment plan options with Affirm.
- Length: Three to 18 months.
- Insurance: Accepts FSA and eligible insurance.
- Method: Take an online assessment, complete an impression kit at home and get your aligners mailed to your door. If it turns out that the Invisalign aligners will not work for you, get a full refund on the impression kit.
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SnapCorrect clear aligners.
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SnapCorrect clear aligners.
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- Cost: Most providers charge around $3,500 for treatment, which includes the aligners.
- Length: Six to 11 months.
- Insurance: Check with your Candid provider. You should be able to use FSA and HSA funds, and insurances that have an orthodontic benefit may cover the cost of treatment.
- Method: Visit a dentist who is part of the CandidPro network for a consultation to see if you are a candidate for Candid aligners.
Candid previously offered at-home kits and the option to visit a Candid Studio to get a consultation, but the company is now only offering its product through dental offices. If you’ve already bought an at-home kit, you have until the end of March to use it to create impressions of your teeth and buy the aligner kit from Candid for $1,895.
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Candid clear aligners.
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You might be wondering why Invisalign, arguably the most popular provider of clear aligners, isn’t on this list. That’s because Invisalign isn’t a direct-to-consumer company. You have to go through an orthodontist to get fitted for the Invisalign aligner system and treated with Invisalign invisible braces. You are required to attend periodic check-up appointments at your orthodontist’s office with Invisalign. Candid, which originally offered mail-order aligners, is now also working directly with dentists to offer its aligners.
Those are drawbacks if you’re looking purely for a mail-order clear plastic aligner option that allows you to complete treatment at home, but the Invisalign treatment does offer some benefits.
For example, regularly seeing an orthodontist in person ensures that your clear aligners are working like they’re supposed to and that you’re on track with your Invisalign aligner for straighter teeth. Your orthodontist can also check for any new issues that arise with your Invisalign braces, such as a gap introduced by the aligners or gum erosion. It can also ensure your invisible braces aren’t causing damage to your teeth by moving them too fast or incorrectly.