Cosmetic
Invisalign and clear aligners
Straighten crowding, gaps and bite issues with clear aligners planned by Dr. Liu on a 3D scan you can watch move before you commit.
- Typical length
- 6 to 18 months
- Wear time
- 20 to 22 hours a day
- Checkups
- Every 8 weeks
What to expect from invisalign and clear aligners
Clear aligners move teeth a fraction of a millimeter at a time with a series of custom trays. They come out to eat and brush, so there are no food restrictions and no brackets to clean around.
Your plan starts with an iTero scan that shows a simulation of your finished smile at the first visit. We check progress every eight weeks, and most adult cases finish in 6 to 18 months, followed by retainers.
What is included
Every invisalign and clear aligners plan at Northstar covers these steps as standard.
- 01iTero 3D scan with outcome simulation
- 02Full aligner series and refinement trays
- 03Attachments placed for precise tooth movement
- 04Progress checks every 8 weeks
- 05Whitening trays at the end of treatment
- 06First set of clear retainers
How the process works
- 1
Scan and simulate
A 5-minute scan and a preview of how your teeth will move.
- 2
Start trays
Attachments are placed and you receive your first aligners.
- 3
Switch and check
New trays every 1 to 2 weeks, checkups every 8 weeks.
- 4
Retain
Retainers hold your new smile. Nightly wear keeps it there.
Why patients choose it
Finished my aligners in 11 months. Checkups every 8 weeks fit my work schedule and Dr. Liu caught a tray fit issue early.
Nearly invisible
Most people will not notice you are in treatment.
Eat anything
Trays come out for meals, so no food list to memorize.
Easier cleaning
Brush and floss normally, which helps gums stay healthy.
Fewer visits
Checkups every 8 weeks rather than monthly adjustments.
What affects the cost
Clear aligner treatment typically ranges from $3,400 to $6,200 depending on complexity (sample figures).
We share a written estimate, including your insurance portion, before treatment begins.
Insurance and financing- 1Case complexity
- Minor crowding costs less than bite correction.
- 2Refinements
- Extra trays are included in comprehensive plans.
- 3Insurance
- Plans with orthodontic benefits often contribute $1,000 to $2,000.
- 4Payments
- Monthly payments from about $120 on approved credit (sample).
Invisalign and clear aligners FAQ
Expect pressure for a day or two with each new tray. Most patients describe it as snug rather than painful.
No. Healthy teeth can move at any age. Many of our aligner patients are in their 40s, 50s and 60s.
Call us. Usually you move to the next tray or wear the previous one while we order a replacement.
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