Estimate your Invisalign cost
Pick your state and plug in your insurance to see a ballpark out-of-pocket cost and monthly payment.
Estimated out of pocket
$3,336
or about $139/month for 24 months at 0% interest
- Average fee in the U.S.
- $5,108
- Insurance pays
- −$1,772
- Weeks of median household income
- 2.1
Estimate only, built from the state clear-aligner average (Synchrony 2023). Insurance is capped at half the fee, the typical orthodontic coinsurance. Your office's quote depends on your case and will differ.
Where does the Invisalign fee go?
Align's SEC filings report clear aligner revenue of $1,245 per case shipped in 2025 and $1,260 in the second quarter of 2026. Set against the $5,108 survey average, roughly a quarter of a typical fee reaches Align. The rest pays for the orthodontist's work: the exam, scans, treatment planning, attachments, check-ups, refinement trays, and usually the first retainers.
- Align, per case
- ~$1,250
- Orthodontist, on a $5,108 fee
- ~$3,858
Align's figure is a worldwide average across every package size and country, and includes some retainer revenue. It is not the lab fee for any one U.S. case, and Align publishes no doctor price list. Sources: Align SEC filings, Synchrony 2023 aligner study.
How much does Invisalign cost with insurance?
Align and the AAO both state that plans with orthodontic coverage usually treat Invisalign the same as braces. FAIR Health describes the typical structure: about 50% of the allowed charge, up to a lifetime dollar maximum that does not reset each year. Coverage is commonly limited to dependents under 19.
Among 112,243 insured U.S. patients verified by OrthoFi in 2021, the mean orthodontic benefit was $1,772. 92% qualified for up to $3,000. 77% qualified for up to $2,000.
1Quoted fee
$5,108
Synchrony aligner average
250% coinsurance
$2,554
Before the lifetime cap
3Mean benefit paid
$1,772
OrthoFi 2021, N = 112,243
4Patient pays
$3,336
Fee minus the mean benefit
On the $5,108 clear-aligner average, a $1,772 benefit leaves the patient paying $3,336. A plan with a lower lifetime maximum pays less than the mean.
Do you pay for Invisalign all at once or monthly?
Most offices no longer require the full fee before the first trays. The AAO reports that in-house plans take a down payment, then spread the balance over 12–24 months, often without interest. Align states that some doctors offer low-to-no money down.
| Balance | 12 months | 24 months | 36 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| No insurance: $5,108Survey average | $426 | $213 | $142 |
| After average benefit: $3,336$5,108 minus $1,772 | $278 | $139 | $93 |
Balance ÷ months at 0% interest, no down payment, rounded up to the dollar. A down payment or a financed plan with interest changes the monthly amount.
Monthly amounts follow the remaining balance and the term, not a national Invisalign rate. Align's three labeled hypotheticals show $58, $105, and $233 a month only because the leftovers and terms differ:
- Collin: $2,800 remaining, over 12 months = $233/month.
- Emerald: $3,790 remaining after a $1,700 down payment, over 36 months = $105/month. Align footnotes the 3-year treatment calendar as due to Covid. That term is longer than the AAO's typical 12–24 month in-house window.
- Milana: $1,400 remaining, over 24 months = $58/month.
Can I use an HSA or FSA for Invisalign?
Align states that tax-free HSA or FSA dollars may cover some of the Invisalign fee. IRS Publication 502 lists braces under dental treatment and excludes teeth whitening. It does not name Invisalign, and it does not treat adult and child cases differently.
The AAO includes clear aligners, retainers, and follow-up visits among eligible orthodontic expenses, and only the portion insurance does not pay. HSA balances roll over. FSA funds usually expire unless the employer offers a grace period or carryover. This page does not estimate a tax savings.
How much does Invisalign cost by state?
The 2023 Synchrony study reports a clear-aligner average for every state and the District of Columbia. The lowest published average is $3,668 in Utah. The highest is $6,516 in Rhode Island. The figures are category averages for clear aligners, not Invisalign-only quotes, and they exclude insurance.
Price alone hides how hard the fee lands. Measured against median household income, the national average costs about 3.3 weeks of income. That ranges from 2 weeks in Utah to 5 weeks in Mississippi. The table shows both.
Lowest averages
- Utah$3,668
- Pennsylvania$3,800
- Texas$3,967
- Montana$4,024
- Ohio$4,044
- North Dakota$4,118
- West Virginia$4,259
- Michigan$4,342
- Massachusetts$4,494
- Oklahoma$4,606
Highest averages
- Rhode Island$6,516
- Hawaii$6,192
- New York$6,177
- South Carolina$6,084
- South Dakota$5,996
- New Mexico$5,934
- Colorado$5,870
- Maryland$5,839
- Wyoming$5,722
- Nebraska$5,721
| State | Clear aligner average | Weeks of income |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $4,751 | 3.7 |
| Alaska | $4,878 | 2.7 |
| Arizona | $4,796 | 3.1 |
| Arkansas | $5,250 | 4.4 |
| California | $5,399 | 2.8 |
| Colorado | $5,870 | 3.1 |
| Connecticut | $5,019 | 2.7 |
| Delaware | $5,447 | 3.2 |
| District of Columbia | $5,337 | 2.5 |
| Florida | $5,577 | 3.7 |
| Georgia | $4,651 | 3.0 |
| Hawaii | $6,192 | 3.2 |
| Idaho | $5,538 | 3.5 |
| Illinois | $5,238 | 3.3 |
| Indiana | $5,070 | 3.7 |
| Iowa | $4,861 | 3.3 |
| Kansas | $5,071 | 3.5 |
| Kentucky | $5,253 | 4.2 |
| Louisiana | $4,822 | 4.1 |
| Maine | $5,453 | 3.7 |
| Maryland | $5,839 | 3.0 |
| Massachusetts | $4,494 | 2.2 |
| Michigan | $4,342 | 3.1 |
| Minnesota | $5,274 | 3.1 |
| Mississippi | $5,658 | 5.0 |
| Missouri | $4,966 | 3.6 |
| Montana | $4,024 | 2.8 |
| Nebraska | $5,721 | 3.9 |
| Nevada | $4,938 | 3.2 |
| New Hampshire | $4,868 | 2.5 |
| New Jersey | $4,661 | 2.3 |
| New Mexico | $5,934 | 4.6 |
| New York | $6,177 | 3.7 |
| North Carolina | $5,452 | 3.8 |
| North Dakota | $4,118 | 2.7 |
| Ohio | $4,044 | 2.9 |
| Oklahoma | $4,606 | 3.6 |
| Oregon | $5,290 | 3.2 |
| Pennsylvania | $3,800 | 2.5 |
| Rhode Islandhighest | $6,516 | 4.1 |
| South Carolina | $6,084 | 4.4 |
| South Dakota | $5,996 | 4.1 |
| Tennessee | $5,409 | 3.9 |
| Texas | $3,967 | 2.6 |
| Utahlowest | $3,668 | 2.0 |
| Vermont | $5,076 | 3.2 |
| Virginia | $4,837 | 2.7 |
| Washington | $5,412 | 2.8 |
| West Virginia | $4,259 | 3.6 |
| Wisconsin | $5,655 | 3.8 |
| Wyoming | $5,722 | 3.9 |
Source: Synchrony / CareCredit Average Procedural Cost Study (October 2023). Weeks of income = state average ÷ Census ACS 2024 median household income × 52. The fee and income data are a year apart, and Synchrony does not publish per-state sample sizes. A city quote can sit well above or below its state average. State names open the Invisalign treatment page for that state.
See practices in your state
A local quote replaces the state average. Most AAO member offices offer a free or low-cost consultation.
What is included in an Invisalign fee?
The AAO tells patients to ask whether the quote is all-inclusive: the appliance, scheduled visits, emergency visits, and post-treatment retainers. Offices that bill those items separately can look cheaper on the first page of the contract.
- 1
Which Align package is being ordered
Express, Lite, Moderate, or Comprehensive. The name on the lab order is not a patient price list.
- 2
Whether the first retainers sit inside the fee
Stand-alone retainer averages are published separately. Confirm the first set is written into the contract.
- 3
Whether refinement or additional sets sit inside the listed window
Express, Lite, and Moderate include one additional set inside a time window. Comprehensive includes unlimited additional sets for 5 years.
- 4
What leftover remains after the lifetime max
Orthodontic benefits usually do not reset each year. The office quote minus the remaining lifetime maximum is the patient share.
Take these four questions to two or three consultations and compare the answers.
Find Invisalign providers- Attachments and interproximal reductionTooth-colored buttons and limited enamel reduction are usually inside the treatment fee when the ClinCheck plan needs them. Confirm that in writing.
- Wear time the fee assumesAlign: 20–22 hours a day. AAO: at least 22 hours, typically one week per tray. Missed hours stretch the calendar and can add refinement trays.
- Clear plastic retainer (Essix)$181
- Molded acrylic / Hawley retainer$302
- Bonded (fixed) retainer$344
- Lost aligner replacement$75–$300
Retainer averages are stand-alone Synchrony 2024 figures, not Invisalign-specific add-ons. The lost-aligner range is the figure CareCredit publishes. Office policy still decides whether that replacement fee applies.
Is Invisalign cheaper than braces?
Align says the two are comparable in most cases. Synchrony's 2023 tables put clear aligners at $5,108 on average and metal braces at $6,343. Those are different appliance rows from the same study, not a promise that Invisalign will undercut braces in a given office. Insurance that covers orthodontics usually pays the same lifetime maximum for either appliance.
What do Invisalign Express, Lite, Moderate, and Comprehensive include?
Align sells offices lab packages defined by aligner count, not by a public patient price list. The treating doctor maps a case onto Express, Lite, Moderate, or Comprehensive and then sets the fee. Published dollar bands for those names are office guesses, not Align figures.
The American Association of Orthodontists states that each tray is typically worn one week, at least 22 hours a day. Align's own wear guidance is 20–22 hours. Aligner count is a duration proxy, not a guarantee. Comprehensive has no tray cap, so the calendar is not a package promise. The AAO still publishes no national Invisalign fee. Its aligner page and its How Much Do Braces Cost page send patients to an exam for a personalized estimate, not a published average.
| Attribute | Express | Lite | Moderate | Comprehensive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aligners | Up to 7 | Up to 14 | Up to 20 | Unlimited |
| Additional-set window | One additional set for 6 months | One additional set for 1 year | One additional set for 2 years | Unlimited additional sets for 5 years |
| Duration proxy | Up to ~7 weeks. Align lists some Express cases as short as 3 months. | Up to ~14 weeks | Up to ~20 weeks | Not a package promise. Calendar follows the bite. |
| Typical scope | Relapse and minor movement. Express 5 (up to 5 aligners) is a narrower variant. | Mild crowding or spacing. Class I. No anteroposterior correction. Non-extraction and some pre-restorative work. | Mild Class II. Mild to moderate crowding or spacing. Mild anteroposterior and vertical discrepancies. | Class I, II, and III. Moderate to severe crowding or spacing. Extractions and complex pre-restorative work. |
Invisalign Express
- Aligners
- Up to 7
- Additional-set window
- One additional set for 6 months
- Duration proxy
- Up to ~7 weeks. Align lists some Express cases as short as 3 months.
- Typical scope
- Relapse and minor movement. Express 5 (up to 5 aligners) is a narrower variant.
Invisalign Lite
- Aligners
- Up to 14
- Additional-set window
- One additional set for 1 year
- Duration proxy
- Up to ~14 weeks
- Typical scope
- Mild crowding or spacing. Class I. No anteroposterior correction. Non-extraction and some pre-restorative work.
Invisalign Moderate
- Aligners
- Up to 20
- Additional-set window
- One additional set for 2 years
- Duration proxy
- Up to ~20 weeks
- Typical scope
- Mild Class II. Mild to moderate crowding or spacing. Mild anteroposterior and vertical discrepancies.
Invisalign Comprehensive
- Aligners
- Unlimited
- Additional-set window
- Unlimited additional sets for 5 years
- Duration proxy
- Not a package promise. Calendar follows the bite.
- Typical scope
- Class I, II, and III. Moderate to severe crowding or spacing. Extractions and complex pre-restorative work.
Source: Align product portfolio. Duration proxy = aligner cap x AAO "typically one week per tray." Invisalign First Comprehensive is a growing-patient variant with unlimited aligners and an 18-month additional-set window. It is not a separate consumer price.
Align's labeled hypotheticals
Align's cost page shows three compensated-patient examples. They are not national averages. The doctor, not Align, set each fee.
CollinAdult example
$5,600 fee
Insurance $2,800. Remaining $2,800, then $233/month for 12 months.
Overcrowding. 1 year of treatment. Align labels this a hypothetical.
EmeraldTeen example
$5,490 fee
No insurance line. Down payment $1,700. Remaining $3,790, then $105/month for 36 months.
Gaps and rotated teeth. Paid with financing, no insurance line. Align labels this a hypothetical. Align footnotes the 3-year treatment calendar as due to Covid.
MilanaTeen example
$7,000 fee
Insurance $5,600. Remaining $1,400, then $58/month for 24 months.
Overbite and crowding. Align footnote: a parent's separate plan covered 80% of the doctor fee.
What do offices actually post?
We checked every Invisalign price on file for the 4,069 offices on the registry against each office's own website, and read the text around each figure. 311 offices show some Invisalign dollar figure, but most of those are national averages copied onto the site, monthly payments, or prices for other treatments. Only 62 offices, in 25 states, state their own Invisalign fee: about 1 in 66.
- Post their own fee
- 1 in 66
- 62 of 4,069 offices
- Median flat price
- $4,000
- 34 offices with one posted price
- Flat-price range
- $2,499–$6,300
- Lowest to highest posted
Offices that post one flat price advertise a median of about $4,000, below the $5,108 survey average. Read that as what price-posting offices advertise, not what Invisalign costs. Offices that post a price skew toward promotions, general dentists, and simpler cases, and a posted price may not include retainers or refinements. Ask what the fee includes before comparing it.
More specific cost guides
Frequently Asked Questions
About $3,300 after an average insurance benefit, and about $5,100 without one. CareCredit's 2023 Synchrony study of clear aligners, the category Invisalign sits in, reports a U.S. average of $5,108 and a range of $1,800–$8,100. Restated with the BLS dental-services price index, that average is about $5,800 in August 2026 dollars. The mean insured orthodontic benefit is $1,772 (OrthoFi, 112,243 patients), which leaves $3,336. Neither Align Technology nor the American Association of Orthodontists publishes a national Invisalign fee; the treating orthodontist sets it after an exam.
Roughly a quarter. Align's SEC filings report clear aligner revenue of $1,245 per case shipped in 2025 and $1,260 in the second quarter of 2026. Against the $5,108 survey average, that is about 24%. The rest pays for the orthodontist's exams, scans, treatment planning, attachments, visits, refinements, and usually retainers. Align's figure is a worldwide average across all package sizes and countries, so it is not the exact lab fee for any one U.S. case.
At 0% interest, the $5,108 survey average works out to $426 a month over 12 months, $213 over 24 months, or $142 over 36 months. After a $1,772 insurance benefit, the $3,336 balance is $278, $139, or $93 a month. The AAO reports that most in-house plans take a down payment and spread the rest over 12–24 months, often without interest. A down payment lowers each monthly amount.
Without a benefit, the patient pays the office fee. The Synchrony clear-aligner average is $5,108. State averages in the same study run from $3,668 in Utah to $6,516 in Rhode Island. The low end of the published range ($1,800) is typically a limited or direct-to-consumer case, not a comprehensive Invisalign plan.
FAIR Health reports that plans with orthodontic benefits often pay about 50% of the charge, up to a lifetime maximum. Among 112,243 insured U.S. patients verified by OrthoFi in 2021, the mean orthodontic benefit was $1,772. On the $5,108 clear-aligner average, that leaves the patient paying $3,336. AAO states that plans which cover orthodontics usually treat braces and aligners the same.
It sits just under the $5,108 Synchrony clear-aligner average. Whether it is a fair Invisalign quote depends on the Align package (Express, Lite, Moderate, or Comprehensive), what the fee includes, and how long active treatment lasts. Ask the office which package it is ordering and whether retainers and refinement trays are inside the fee.
The lowest published Synchrony state average for clear aligners is $3,668 in Utah. Align's Express package is the smallest lab order, at up to 7 aligners, and is meant for relapse or minor movement. A cheap quote that uses a limited package on a complex bite is not a bargain. Direct-to-consumer trays are a different product and live on the clear-aligners cost page.
Most offices no longer require the full fee before the first trays. The AAO reports that in-house plans take a down payment, then spread the balance over 12–24 months, often without interest. Align states that some doctors offer low-to-no money down. Monthly amounts follow the remaining balance and the term, not a national Invisalign rate. Align's three labeled hypotheticals show $58, $105, and $233 a month only because the leftovers ($1,400, $3,790 after a $1,700 down payment, and $2,800) and terms (24, 36, and 12 months) differ. Align footnotes Emerald's 3-year calendar as due to Covid.
Align says the two are comparable in most cases. Synchrony's 2023 tables put clear aligners at $5,108 on average and metal braces at $6,343. Those are different appliance categories from different rows of the same study, not a promise that Invisalign will undercut braces in a given office. Insurance that covers orthodontics usually pays the same lifetime maximum for either appliance.
No. The AAO's clear-aligner page and its How Much Do Braces Cost page publish no national Invisalign fee, average, or typical dollar range. Both send patients to an exam for a personalized estimate. Most member offices offer that first visit at no charge or a low fee.
Align states that tax-free HSA or FSA dollars may cover some of the Invisalign fee. IRS Publication 502 lists braces under dental treatment and excludes teeth whitening. It does not name Invisalign. The AAO includes clear aligners, retainers, and follow-up visits among eligible orthodontic expenses, and only the portion insurance does not pay. HSA balances roll over. FSA funds usually expire unless the employer offers a grace period or carryover.
How we calculated these figures
- After insurance: $5,108 survey average − $1,772 mean orthodontic benefit = $3,336. The two figures come from different years (2023 and 2021) and populations, so treat the result as an estimate.
- Today's dollars: $5,108 × 656.707 ÷ 574.315 (BLS dental services CPI, August 2026 ÷ 2023 average) = $5,841. This restates the 2023 average in current dollars. It is not a new survey of 2026 fees.
- Align's share: Align's own reported clear aligner revenue per case shipment ($1,245 in 2025, $1,260 in Q2 2026) against the $5,108 survey average.
- Weeks of income: state aligner average ÷ 2024 median household income × 52. Nationally, $5,108 ÷ $81,604 × 52 = 3.3 weeks.
- Monthly payments: balance ÷ months at 0% interest, no down payment.
- Office prices: We checked every Invisalign price on file for the 4,069 published offices against each office's own website on September 23, 2026, and read the text around each figure. A price counted only when the office stated it as its own Invisalign fee. National or local averages quoted on an office site, monthly payments, and prices for other treatments were excluded.
Sources
National Orthodontic Registry does not sell treatment and does not set fees. This page restates published figures so a quote can be read against a documented baseline. Invisalign is a registered trademark of Align Technology, Inc. National Orthodontic Registry is not affiliated with Align and does not sell Invisalign treatment.
- 1.Synchrony / CareCredit Average Procedural Cost Study (October 2023) ASQ360° Market Research cost tables for Synchrony CareCredit, published March 28, 2025 on CareCredit's clear-aligner page. National average $5,108. Range $1,800–$8,100. State table covers the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The study measures clear aligners as a category. Invisalign is the largest brand in that category. Align Technology does not publish a separate Invisalign-only national average. The same CareCredit page states that replacing a lost aligner may cost $75–$300. Office policy still decides whether that replacement fee applies.
- 2.Align Technology, Average Cost of Invisalign Aligners Align does not publish a national Invisalign fee. It states that the treating doctor sets the fee from case complexity and aligner count, and that the cost is comparable to braces in most cases. Three labeled hypothetical patient examples show doctor fees of $5,490, $5,600, and $7,000. Patients were compensated. Pricing is independently determined by the doctor.
- 3.Align Technology, Insurance and payment options Many dental plans cover Invisalign the same way they cover braces. OrthoFi 2021 verification data (N = 112,243): mean benefit $1,772; 92% qualified for up to $3,000; 77% qualified for up to $2,000. Data on file at Align as of January 19, 2023. The same page states that tax-free HSA or FSA dollars may cover some of the Invisalign fee. That is eligibility language, not a tax savings figure.
- 4.Align Technology, Comparing the Cost of Invisalign Treatment vs Braces July 2024. Restates that Invisalign cost is comparable to braces. Cites Healthline for a $3,000–$7,500 braces range without insurance. Wear time 20–22 hours a day.
- 5.Align Technology, Invisalign Product Portfolio Doctor-facing package definitions. Express Package: up to 7 aligners. Lite: up to 14. Moderate: up to 20. Comprehensive: unlimited aligners, unlimited additional sets for 5 years. Express 5: up to 5 aligners. Invisalign First Comprehensive: growing patients, unlimited aligners. These are lab packages sold to offices. They are not patient price lists.
- 6.American Association of Orthodontists, Clear Aligners Each tray is typically worn 1 week, at least 22 hours a day. Plans with orthodontic coverage usually cover braces and clear aligners equally. The treating orthodontist sets the fee after an exam. The page publishes no national Invisalign fee, average, or typical dollar range. Aligners are not appropriate for every bite.
- 7.American Association of Orthodontists, How Much Do Braces Cost? AAO does not publish a national fee for braces or clear aligners. Cost varies by appliance, complexity, and duration. The accurate figure is a personalized estimate after an exam. Most member offices offer a free or low-cost consultation. The page lists HSA and FSA as pre-tax options and notes that FSAs typically have a use-it-or-lose-it rule.
- 8.American Association of Orthodontists, Payment Plans in Orthodontics Most in-house plans require a down payment, then monthly payments for 12–24 months, often without interest.
- 9.American Association of Orthodontists, HSA and FSA Most orthodontic treatment can be paid from an HSA or FSA, including braces, clear aligners, retainers, and follow-up. Only the uninsured portion. HSA balances roll over. FSA funds are use-it-or-lose-it unless the employer offers a grace period.
- 10.IRS Publication 502 (2025), Medical and Dental Expenses Braces are listed under dental treatment. Teeth whitening is not includible. Publication 502 does not mention Invisalign by name, and it does not treat adult and child cases differently. The publication explains medical-expense deductions; HSA and FSA administrators typically use the same medical-expense definition.
- 11.FAIR Health, Paying for Orthodontics Orthodontics is usually a separate class of benefit: about 50% of the allowed charge, up to a lifetime dollar maximum that does not reset each year. Coverage is commonly limited to dependents under 19.
- 12.Align Technology, Form 10-K for fiscal 2025 and Form 10-Q for Q2 2026 Align reports clear aligner revenue per case shipment (clear aligner revenue divided by case shipments): $1,295 in 2024, $1,245 in 2025 (10-K, MD&A), and $1,260 in Q2 2026 (10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, MD&A). It is a worldwide blended average. It includes some non-case revenue such as retainers, and it averages comprehensive cases with smaller Express, Lite, and touch-up cases and lower-priced countries. Align does not publish a U.S.-only figure or a doctor price list.
- 13.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI-U Dental services (CUUR0000SEMC02) Consumer Price Index for dental services, U.S. city average, not seasonally adjusted. 2023 annual average 574.315. August 2026 656.707. Dental prices rose 14.3% over that span, against 9.9% for all items (CUUR0000SA0). Used only to restate the 2023 survey average in current dollars.
- 14.U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 1-year, Median Household Income (B19013) Median household income for the U.S. ($81,604) and each state and the District of Columbia. The 2025 1-year estimates had not been released as of September 2026.
- 15.National Orthodontic Registry, office price audit (September 2026) We checked every Invisalign price on file for the 4,069 published offices against each office's own website on September 23, 2026, and read the text around each figure. A price counted only when the office stated it as its own Invisalign fee. National or local averages quoted on an office site, monthly payments, and prices for other treatments were excluded.