How much does Invisalign cost without insurance?
Full Invisalign treatment (Invisalign Comprehensive) costs about $5,000 to $8,000 without insurance, with most adults paying around $5,700, according to Real Dental Costs. Minor cases on Invisalign Express cost $1,800 to $3,000. CareCredit's cost study puts the national average for clear aligners at $5,108.
Prices are national ranges from the sources listed below. Your price depends on your provider, location and case; confirm the cost with your provider before treatment. How we get these prices
| Item | Low | High | Typical | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invisalign Comprehensive (moderate to severe)[1] | $5,000 | $8,000 | $5,700 | |
| Invisalign Teen[1] | $3,000 | $5,000 | $3,800 | |
| Invisalign Express (minor cases)[1] | $1,800 | $3,000 | $2,400 | |
| Clear aligners, national survey average[1][2] | $5,108 | State averages $3,668 (Utah) to $6,516 (Rhode Island) | ||
| At-home aligner services[1] | $699 | $1,395 | $979 | No in-person supervision |
| Refinements (extra trays)[1] | $0 | $1,500 | Sometimes bundled | |
| First set of retainers[1] | $100 | $500 | Sometimes bundled | |
| Replacement aligner, each[1] | $75 | $300 | Free on Teen plans |
Invisalign cost by case type
The price depends mostly on how much your teeth need to move, which sets the treatment tier.[1]
Express is for minor crowding or spacing with fewer trays, Teen is for teen cases and includes free replacement aligners, and Comprehensive is for moderate to severe adult cases; each tier’s price is in the table above.[1] A “starting at” price under $5,000 is almost always an Express price, not full treatment.[1]
CareCredit’s national clear aligner average, also in the table, comes from its 2023 to 2024 cost study, and state averages from that survey run from $3,668 in Utah to $6,516 in Rhode Island.[1][2]
What the Invisalign price includes
Some practices quote one fee that covers refinements, a first set of retainers and replacement trays; others bill them separately at the prices in the table above.[1] The consultation and 3D scan cost $0 to $350.[1] Ask in writing what is included before you compare quotes.
Invisalign cost with insurance
Plans that cover orthodontics usually pay about 50% up to a separate lifetime orthodontic maximum of $1,000 to $3,000.[1] On a $5,700 Comprehensive case:[1]
| Lifetime maximum | You pay |
|---|---|
| $1,000 | $4,700 |
| $2,000 | $3,700 |
| $3,000 | $2,850 |
Some plans exclude clear aligners as cosmetic, so confirm the orthodontic benefit in writing first.[1]
Invisalign monthly cost
Practices quote a total fee, then many spread it over a payment plan. On a 0% plan, a $5,700 Comprehensive case works out to:[1]
| Plan length | Monthly payment |
|---|---|
| 12 months | $475 |
| 24 months | $238 |
| 36 months | $158 |
A plan with interest costs more each month, so ask for the rate before you sign.
Invisalign vs braces cost
CareCredit’s study averages are $5,108 for clear aligners and $6,343 for metal braces.[2] Severe rotations and bite problems are sometimes handled better by braces, so choose on clinical fit first.[1] See braces cost.
How to get Invisalign if you can’t afford it
- Ask whether you qualify for Express. Minor crowding or spacing may fit the lowest tier, which costs far less than Comprehensive.[1]
- Try a dental school orthodontic clinic. Real Dental Costs says these run well below private fees.[1]
- Spread the fee. A 0% in-house plan turns the total into monthly payments, as in the table above.[1]
- Use your orthodontic benefit and HSA or FSA funds for the part insurance does not pay.[1]
- Use a dental discount plan. Care Anytime’s dental benefit lists 20% savings on orthodontics for children and adults.[3] See how dental discount plans work.
- Compare braces. For some bites, metal braces are the better clinical fit and the price ranges overlap; see braces cost without insurance.[2]
Can Invisalign fix an overbite?
Sometimes. Invisalign says overbite can be treated several ways, including with its aligners, and that small overbites might not need treatment at all.[4] Whether aligners can correct your overbite depends on its size and cause, so ask an orthodontist to examine your bite before you pay for treatment.[4]
Invisalign vs at-home aligners
At-home aligner services cost far less than Invisalign (see the table above) but drop in-person supervision, which orthodontic associations flag for anything beyond mild cases.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How much does Invisalign cost without insurance?
Real Dental Costs puts full Invisalign Comprehensive treatment at $5,000 to $8,000, with most adults paying around $5,700, and Invisalign Express for minor cases at $1,800 to $3,000. CareCredit's 2023 to 2024 cost study puts the average for clear aligners at $5,108.
How much is Invisalign per month?
Practices quote a total, not a monthly rate. Real Dental Costs says a $5,700 case on a 0% plan costs $475 a month over 12 months, $238 over 24 months or $158 over 36 months.
How much does Invisalign cost with insurance?
Plans that cover orthodontics usually pay about 50% up to a separate lifetime maximum of $1,000 to $3,000. On a $5,700 case, Real Dental Costs says a $1,000 maximum leaves you $4,700, a $2,000 maximum $3,700 and a $3,000 maximum $2,850.
Is Invisalign cheaper than braces?
The ranges overlap. CareCredit's study averages are $5,108 for clear aligners and $6,343 for metal braces. For complex bite problems, braces are sometimes the better fit, so choose on clinical fit first.
How much is Invisalign for a teenager?
Real Dental Costs puts Invisalign Teen at $3,000 to $5,000, with a national average near $3,800. The tier includes free replacement aligners for lost trays.
Is $5,000 a lot for Invisalign?
Not for a full case: Real Dental Costs says $5,000 sits at the low end of the Comprehensive range of $5,000 to $8,000. It is a lot for a minor case, where Express runs $1,800 to $3,000.
Sources
- Real Dental Costs. Invisalign Cost Guide (2026). Accessed October 30, 2026.
- CareCredit (Synchrony), study by ASQ360. Dental Procedure Costs (2023 to 2024 Average Procedural Cost Study). Accessed October 30, 2026.
- Care Anytime. Dental Discounts. Accessed October 30, 2026.
- Invisalign (Align Technology). Overbite causes and treatment with Invisalign aligners. Accessed October 30, 2026.