So you have finally decided to get your teeth straightened with the help of clear aligners and dream of the day you can share that much-desired perfect smile. Great news! Clear aligners are indeed an ideal choice for correcting teeth alignment with a number advantages. However, some people worry that orthodontic treatment with clear aligners is an expensive choice and outside of their budget. If this barrier is holding you back, this blog post could makes things easier for you. 

Yes, some clear aligner brands may cost more than traditional metal braces. But before jumping the gun and calling it expensive, let us explore a little. With advancement in technology for near-perfect results and emergence of newer brands, the costs have become much reasonable. OrthoFX is a more affordable option for patients that want clear aligner treatment without any hidden fees.

Factors driving the cost

Clear aligners are molds/trays made from a safe polymer material, such as plastic and custom made to fit your teeth. The production of the aligners involves advanced technologies and 3D printing software. The manufacturing process requires exact precision and quality materials in addition to the doctors services and time. These customized processes for each individual case comparatively increase the manufacturing cost over normal inventory of regular metal braces. The primary factors that decide the cost of treatment with clear aligners are: the number of aligners required (which depends on the complexity of the problem), the length of the treatment and the brand. The orthodontist’s fees along with cost of diagnostic procedures are additional expenses. 

The number of clear aligners required depends on the complexity of a patient’s alignment issue. The more complex the issue, more the number of aligners and, therefore, more the expense.Luckily, with OrthoFX all of your aligners are included in one treatment fee. A longer treatment also means more visits to the dentist or orthodontist, which could also be a factor in the overall treatment fee. However, with advancement in technology over the years, efficiency of clear aligner treatment has increased. Despite the higher manufacturing costs vs. metal braces, advantages of clear aligner treatment and effective results makes OrthoFX the clear choice. 

Competitive pricing

In recent years, the emergence of new clear aligner brands has had an affect of not only more choices, but more affordable treatment fees. In the beginning, there was only one go-to brand for clear aligner treatment. However, with a number of companies manufacturing them now, not all companies are the same. Many of these companies provide efficient products and the treatment is fairly predictable. However, it is also important to note if the price quoted by the doctor and aligner company includes additional fees and any fine print. For example, is there an additional cost for midcourse correction aligners, lost aligners, and final retainer. At OrthoFX, the treatment fee includes all aligners, final retainer and all doctor appointments. Plus there is a 3 year guarantee from the start of treatment.  

Clear aligners at OrthoFX may cost less than half the price quoted by one of the top brands in the market. OrthoFX has an upfront cost with no hidden fees. What’s more! The concierge team at OrthoFX works with patients, their doctor and insurance providers to come up with the best possible plan and benefits for treatment. OrthoFX also has a NEW flexible financing program has a high approval rating plus affordable monthly payments. The 24 month interest free program is meant to work with most budgets and makes the goal of a beautiful smile within your reach.

If we consider the larger picture, orthodontic treatment with clear aligners can be termed as cost-effective instead of expensive.A positive investment in long term oral health.