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How much does Invisalign cost?

Invisalign publishes no price: your dentist or orthodontist sets the fee. Here is what US practices charge by type of case and in every state, what insurance and an HSA or FSA can take off, the extras a quote can leave out, and what other clear aligner brands charge. Every figure opens the page that states it.

$1,800-8,000full range, set by each practice
$5,700average for full (Comprehensive) treatment
$5,108average for clear aligners at US practices (survey)
up to $3,000dental insurance may cover, says Invisalign

Real Dental Costs puts full (Comprehensive) Invisalign treatment at US practices at $5,000 to $8,000, about $5,700 on average, and a minor Express or Lite case at $1,800 to $3,000. Across clear aligner cases, CareCredit's survey of US practices puts the average at $5,108. Invisalign itself says “In most cases, the cost of Invisalign treatment is comparable to the cost of braces.” (Invisalign) and that “With dental insurance, you may be covered up to $3,000 for orthodontic treatment.” (Invisalign)

By type of case

The fee depends on how much your teeth need to move

In Invisalign's words: “Your doctor will determine the cost of your treatment based on how complex your case is and how many aligners you need.” (Invisalign) Typical US fees for each type of case, from Real Dental Costs:

Type of case
What it involves
Typical US fee
Express or Lite
“minor crowding or spacing, fewer trays, often finished in a few months” (Real Dental Costs)
$1,800 to $3,000
Teen
Invisalign's own examples

Three fees, and what was left to pay

Invisalign's cost page walks through three cases. It labels them “These are hypothetical examples only.” (Invisalign)

  • A 16-year-old

    Gaps and turned with undescended teeth. Treatment: 3 years (due to Covid).

    Doctor's fee
    $5,490
    Down payment
    -$1,700
    Left to pay
    $3,790
    Monthly
    $105/mo for 36 months
By state

Average cost of clear aligners in every state

From CareCredit's survey of practices in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, conducted by ASQ360° Market Research in 2023, averages “excluding any potential insurance coverage you may have” (CareCredit). The survey covers clear aligners as a whole: “"Clear aligners" is the generic term; most people have heard of Invisalign®, which is the largest brand of clear aligners used to straighten teeth.” (CareCredit) Lowest: Utah $3,668. Highest: Rhode Island $6,516.

Alabama$4,751
Insurance

What dental insurance pays

“Many dental insurance plans cover Invisalign treatment the same way they cover braces.” (Invisalign) “With dental insurance, you may be covered up to $3,000 for orthodontic treatment.” (Invisalign)

The data behind “up to $3,000” (OrthoFi data for calendar year 2021 on 112,243 US patients with dental insurance): “Coverage amount averaged $1,772 USD, with 92% qualifying for up to $3,000 USD and 77% qualifying for up to $2,000 USD in coverage for orthodontic treatment.” (Invisalign)

Adults versus children. The American Association of Orthodontists: “Many dental insurance plans include some orthodontic coverage for children under 18, although coverage is less common for adults.” (AAO)

  • Delta Dental. “Invisalign treatment is covered as a standard benefit for all Delta Dental plans that include orthodontic coverage.” (Invisalign)
  • Cigna. “Cigna’s Dental 1500 plan includes a $1,000 maximum benefit for orthodontic treatment that can be used toward Invisalign aligners.” ()

Paying with an HSA or FSA

  • The IRS counts braces as a dental expense: “Treatment to alleviate dental disease includes services of a dentist for procedures such as X-rays, fillings, braces, extractions, dentures, and other dental ailments.” (IRS)
  • The American Association of Orthodontists: “you can use funds from your HSA or FSA account for most orthodontic treatments.” (AAO)
  • What counts: “Only the portion of your orthodontic payments not paid by your dental insurance or any other plan may be considered an eligible expense.” (AAO)
  • Invisalign: “Use tax-free dollars from your health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) to help offset some of the cost.” (Invisalign)
Monthly payments

Paying over time

“Many doctors offer flexible and affordable monthly payment plans, which allow you to make small payments over the course of your Invisalign treatment rather than all at once.” (Invisalign)

  • Financing through HFD, as Invisalign describes it: “third-party platforms like HFD can stretch your payments across up to 72 months, often with 0% interest options available.” (Invisalign) Down payments: “initial down payments through HFD can be as low as $0, $199, or $499” (Invisalign).
  • What it came to in Invisalign's examples: $105/mo for 36 months, $233/mo for 12 months and $58/mo for 24 months ().
Before you sign

What a quote can leave out

Costs that are sometimes part of the fee and sometimes billed on top, with the range each source gives:

Item
Typical cost
Usually included?
Refinements (extra trays to finish)
$0 to $1,500
Sometimes bundled, sometimes extra (Real Dental Costs)
First set of retainers
$100 to $500
Sometimes bundled (Real Dental Costs)
Against braces

Invisalign vs braces: cost

Invisalign: “In most cases, the cost of Invisalign treatment is comparable to the cost of braces.” (Invisalign) Typical fees at US practices for each kind of treatment, from CareCredit's cost survey, covering all 50 states and the District of Columbia, conducted by ASQ360° Market Research in 2023-2024:

Treatment
National average
Price range
Clear aligners
Average$5,108
Range$1,800 to $8,100
Instead of Invisalign

What other clear aligner brands charge

Invisalign's fee is $1,800-8,000 (provider-set). Remote, at-home brands are supervised differently: impressions or a scan kit at home, a plan reviewed online, aligners mailed to your door. Below, the 5 lowest monthly prices quoted in US dollars, of the 69 alternatives we track. Ordered by monthly cost in US dollars: the monthly price a brand quotes in US dollars or, for a price quoted in another currency or as a one-time fee, an approximate US-dollar monthly equivalent used only to order this list and never shown as a price. Brands with no comparable figure follow, A to Z. Each price is shown exactly as its source states it and opens that source. How we rank

  1. 1
    Aligner32
    Treatment 4-6 months

Outside the US

Practices set the fee in every country. In the UK, for scale: “Eddie Crouch of the BDA told us alignment with a qualified orthodontist generally costs £2,000-£4,000.” (Which?) and adults usually pay privately: “Adults usually need to pay to have them privately.” (NHS) Every brand that treats UK patients, with its UK price: invisible braces in the UK. Brands in other countries, each priced in its own currency: every cited plan.

Common questions

How much does Invisalign cost?

Each dentist or orthodontist sets the fee. Real Dental Costs puts full (Comprehensive) treatment at US practices at $5,000 to $8,000, about $5,700 on average, and a minor Express or Lite case at $1,800 to $3,000. CareCredit's survey of US practices puts the average for clear aligners at $5,108, from $1,800 to $8,100. See the fee by type of case and the average in your state.

Fees and sources checked 2026-10-08. Typical fees are not a quote: your dentist or orthodontist sets yours.

InvisibleBraces is an informational data platform, not a dentist, an orthodontist, or a seller of aligners. Nothing here is dental or medical advice, a diagnosis, or a recommendation to start, stop, or change any treatment. At-home clear aligners are not right for every case, and moving teeth without an in-person exam carries real risk. Data is aggregated from public sources and each brand's own terms and can be incomplete or out of date. Always consult a licensed dentist or orthodontist and confirm current prices and terms with the provider.
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“built for growing mouths, with compliance indicators and free replacement aligners” (Real Dental Costs)
$3,000 to $5,000
Comprehensive
“moderate to severe cases, unlimited trays over 12-18 months” (Real Dental Costs)
$5,000 to $8,000average about $5,700

A low advertised price usually means a minor case: “a "starting at" headline under $5,000 is almost always an Express price, not full treatment.” (Real Dental Costs) What a full quote covers, in Invisalign's words: “A comprehensive Invisalign quote generally bundles your personalized treatment path, digital scans, all of your clear aligners, and your regular check-in appointments. Some dental practices also include your final Vivera™ retainers or any minor refinement aligners needed to perfect your smile.” (Invisalign)

  • A 30-year-old

    Overcrowding in upper and lower teeth. Treatment: 1 year.

    Doctor's fee
    $5,600
    Insurance paid
    -$2,800
    Left to pay
    $2,800
    Monthly
    $233/mo for 12 months
  • A 14-year-old

    Overbite and some teeth crowding. Treatment: 2 years.

    Doctor's fee
    $7,000
    Insurance paid
    -$5,600
    Left to pay
    $1,400
    Monthly
    $58/mo for 24 months

    Invisalign's note: Parent's separate insurance covered 80% of the doctor’s fee.

    • Alaska
    $4,878
    Arizona$4,796
    Arkansas$5,250
    California$5,399
    Colorado$5,870
    Connecticut$5,019
    Delaware$5,447
    District of Columbia$5,337
    Florida$5,577
    Georgia$4,651
    Hawaii$6,192
    Idaho$5,538
    Illinois$5,238
    Indiana$5,070
    Iowa$4,861
    Kansas$5,071
    Kentucky$5,253
    Louisiana$4,822
    Maine$5,453
    Maryland$5,839
    Massachusetts$4,494
    Michigan$4,342
    Minnesota$5,274
    Mississippi$5,658
    Missouri$4,966
    Montana$4,024
    Nebraska$5,721
    Nevada$4,938
    New Hampshire$4,868
    New Jersey$4,661
    New Mexico$5,934
    New York$6,177
    North Carolina$5,452
    North Dakota$4,118
    Ohio$4,044
    Oklahoma$4,606
    Oregon$5,290
    Pennsylvania$3,800
    Rhode Island$6,516
    South Carolina$6,084
    South Dakota$5,996
    Tennessee$5,409
    Texas$3,967
    Utah$3,668
    Vermont$5,076
    Virginia$4,837
    Washington$5,412
    West Virginia$4,259
    Wisconsin$5,655
    Wyoming$5,722

    51 rows: the 50 states and the District of Columbia, A to Z.

    Invisalign
  • MetLife. “MetLife dental plans may cover Invisalign aligners as long as your provider is licensed. MetLife suggests asking your provider to submit a pre-treatment estimate to determine coverage.” (Invisalign)
  • Humana. “Orthodontic discounts may be available with some Humana individual plans.” (Invisalign)

    • Each insurer's statement as Invisalign's insurance page gives it. Your own plan documents decide what your plan pays.

    the three examples
    Vivera retainers (four sets in one order)
    $400 to $1,200
    Not always included in the initial Invisalign fee (Glow Up Dentistry)
    Replacement aligner (lost or cracked)
    $75 to $300 each
    Rarely included (free on Teen) (Real Dental Costs)

    On Vivera, Invisalign's own retainer: “Every initial order of Vivera retainers comes with up to four sets of retainers that can serve as backups in case of loss, breakage, or damage.” (Invisalign) Retainers from other makers, and how long to wear them: retainers after aligners.

    The questions Invisalign says to ask (Invisalign)

    • “Are my post-treatment retainers included in this price?”
    • “Is there an extra fee for refinement aligners if I need minor adjustments later?”
    • “What happens if I lose or accidentally damage an aligner?”
    • “Are all follow-up visits covered, or do extra appointments cost more?”
    Ceramic braces
    Average$5,834
    Range$4,480 to $11,312
    Lingual braces
    Average$9,221
    Range$7,321 to $17,411
    Metal braces
    Average$6,343
    Range$2,500 to $10,000

    From Align's own survey (Align Technology's survey of 299 US orthodontists and 34 general dentists who had treated both braces and Invisalign cases): “53.5% of doctors reported that Invisalign costs the same or less than braces.” (Invisalign) How the kinds differ in visibility and what they treat: aligners, ceramic and lingual braces.

    Remote
    No recalls
    $33/moor $725 one-time
  • 2
    Smileie
    Treatment 4-6 monthsRemoteNo recalls
    $50/moor $549 one-time
  • 3
    AlignerCo
    Treatment 4-6 monthsRemoteNo recalls
    $60/moor $725 one-time
  • 4
    Smiles Club
    Treatment Not publishedRemoteNo recalls
    $70/moor $1,949 one-time
  • 5
    2USmiles
    Treatment 4-8 monthsRemoteNo recalls
    $104/moor $1,195 one-time

    • Every alternative in price order: Invisalign alternatives. Every cited plan from every brand: clear aligner prices. How the four ways of supervising treatment differ, and which cases each suits: supervision models.

    How much does Invisalign cost with insurance?

    Invisalign says: “Many dental insurance plans cover Invisalign treatment the same way they cover braces.” (Invisalign) and “With dental insurance, you may be covered up to $3,000 for orthodontic treatment.” (Invisalign) On the data behind that figure (OrthoFi data for calendar year 2021 on 112,243 US patients with dental insurance): “Coverage amount averaged $1,772 USD, with 92% qualifying for up to $3,000 USD and 77% qualifying for up to $2,000 USD in coverage for orthodontic treatment.” (Invisalign) In one of its examples, insurance paid $2,800 of a $5,600 fee, leaving $2,800.

    Does Delta Dental cover Invisalign?

    According to Invisalign's insurance page: “Invisalign treatment is covered as a standard benefit for all Delta Dental plans that include orthodontic coverage.” (Invisalign) Whether your plan includes orthodontic coverage, and its lifetime maximum, is in your plan documents. What it says about Cigna, MetLife and Humana.

    How much does Invisalign cost per month?

    It depends on the plan your practice offers. Invisalign: “Many doctors offer flexible and affordable monthly payment plans, which allow you to make small payments over the course of your Invisalign treatment rather than all at once.” (Invisalign) Its three worked examples come to $105, $233 and $58 a month. Financing through HFD, as Invisalign describes it: “third-party platforms like HFD can stretch your payments across up to 72 months, often with 0% interest options available.” (Invisalign)

    Is Invisalign cheaper than braces?

    Invisalign says: “In most cases, the cost of Invisalign treatment is comparable to the cost of braces.” (Invisalign) CareCredit's survey of US practices puts clear aligners at $5,108 on average and metal braces at $6,343 (every kind compared). In Align's own survey of doctors who treat with both: “53.5% of doctors reported that Invisalign costs the same or less than braces.” (Invisalign)

    How much does Invisalign Express or Lite cost?

    Real Dental Costs puts Express or Lite at $1,800 to $3,000, for “minor crowding or spacing, fewer trays, often finished in a few months” (Real Dental Costs). It adds: “a "starting at" headline under $5,000 is almost always an Express price, not full treatment.” (Real Dental Costs)

    Can I use my HSA or FSA for Invisalign?

    Yes. The IRS counts braces as a dental expense: “Treatment to alleviate dental disease includes services of a dentist for procedures such as X-rays, fillings, braces, extractions, dentures, and other dental ailments.” (IRS) The AAO says “you can use funds from your HSA or FSA account for most orthodontic treatments.” (AAO) and “Only the portion of your orthodontic payments not paid by your dental insurance or any other plan may be considered an eligible expense.” (AAO)

    Are retainers and refinements included in the Invisalign price?

    Not always. Invisalign: “A comprehensive Invisalign quote generally bundles your personalized treatment path, digital scans, all of your clear aligners, and your regular check-in appointments. Some dental practices also include your final Vivera™ retainers or any minor refinement aligners needed to perfect your smile.” (Invisalign) When they are extra, what each costs, and the questions Invisalign says to ask before you start.

    How much does Invisalign cost for just the top or bottom teeth?

    Invisalign publishes no price for one arch. It says: “Your doctor will determine the cost of your treatment based on how complex your case is and how many aligners you need.” (Invisalign) So a case that needs fewer aligners is priced lower; Real Dental Costs puts Express or Lite cases (“minor crowding or spacing, fewer trays, often finished in a few months” (Real Dental Costs)) at $1,800 to $3,000.

    Why does Invisalign cost more than at-home aligners?

    Invisalign is in-office, doctor-directed: the fee pays for the practice's care as well as the aligners. Invisalign: “A comprehensive Invisalign quote generally bundles your personalized treatment path, digital scans, all of your clear aligners, and your regular check-in appointments. Some dental practices also include your final Vivera™ retainers or any minor refinement aligners needed to perfect your smile.” (Invisalign) Remote, at-home brands work differently: impressions or a scan kit at home, a plan reviewed online, aligners mailed to your door. The lowest monthly price among the alternatives in US dollars is Aligner32's $33/mo (the lowest-priced alternatives).

    How much does Invisalign cost in the UK?

    UK practices set their own fees. For scale, Which? reports: “Eddie Crouch of the BDA told us alignment with a qualified orthodontist generally costs £2,000-£4,000.” (Which?) Adults usually pay privately: “Adults usually need to pay to have them privately.” (NHS) Every brand that treats UK patients, with its UK price: invisible braces in the UK.