Clear aligners
Straighter teeth with clear trays you change every week or two, with a scan instead of goopy impressions.
- Paying per visit
- From $3,900
- Mint Plan members
- From $3,120
- Time in the chair
- About 45 min
Some PPO plans include an orthodontic benefit, often around $1,500.
Sample prices for a fictional practice.
The visit, minute by minute.
- 0–10 min Talk What you want to change and whether aligners can do it.
- 10–20 min Scan A small wand takes a 3D scan. No impression goop.
- 20–35 min Preview You see your teeth move on screen, start to finish.
- 35–45 min Price and plan How many months, how many trays, and the full cost.
What it feels like
- A tight feeling for a day or two with each new tray
- A slight lisp for the first week
- Nothing at the consult except the scanner wand
Comforts that help with this one
- Tell me firstWe say what each step is and how it will feel before we do it.
- Quiet visitNo small talk. We only talk when we need to.
- HeadphonesNoise-canceling, with your own playlist or ours.
Good questions.
How long does it take?
Most adult cases take six to eighteen months. We’ll give you a month count at the consult.
Do I have to wear them all day?
About 22 hours a day. You take them out to eat and drink anything but water.
