This is INTJDC’s official Invisalign review.
In it, we aim to give you an in-depth understanding of what Invisalign has to offer, how Invisalign aligners compare to other teeth straightening products and what to expect from their aligner treatment process.
The Invisalign brand offers clear aligner treatment to straighten teeth and fix a large variety of complex cases (that typically were treated by braces in the past) including overbites, underbites, crossbites, crowded teeth, gap teeth, and open bites. It can even treat milder issues for people who are looking for simple alignment for just one or two teeth. Invisalign’s almost invisible aligners are made from a patented SmartTrack material that enhances the ability to predict exact teeth movements and speeds up the treatment process.
The company has over 20 years of experience in clean aligner treatment and is one of the leading brands in the USA and globally. It offers a more flexible alternative to traditional braces and differentiates itself from some of the other aligner companies in that it has a large network of almost 100,000 Invisalign-trained dentists and orthodontists worldwide and offers face-to-face consultations and check-ups rather than virtual ones.
While its full aligner treatment can cost upwards of $5,000, its Express offering is suited to milder cases and is therefore shorter and less expensive, making it comparable with many of the other aligner brands like Byte, SmileDirectClub and Candid in terms of price and treatment duration.
If you are looking for an experienced, reputable company that invests in research and development and has customized its aligner design and materials as well as revolutionized scanning through its iTero Element scanner machines, then this may be the brand for you.
Review of the Invisalign clear aligner system
Align Technology & Invisalign
Here we’ll provide a review of the Invisalign system, a review of their aligners, as well as more details about the types of cases can be treated using this aligner system. We also review the aligners for teens and children, as well as the stickers and attachments. Finally we review their network of dentists and orthodontists and their customer service concierge.
Align Technology is the company that makes the Invisalign system and has established itself to reinvent how people access orthodontic treatment. The Invisalign system uses clear aligners to treat various dental alignment and bite issues, and boasts over 20 years of innovative experience with over 9 million customers, of which 2.3 million have been teens.
Invisalign’s system is made for straightening people’s teeth using clear aligners that are personalized for each patient. The company prides itself on providing access to face-to-face dentist and orthodontist care, whereby patients are guided through the Invisalign experience from start to finish by a trained dentist or orthodontist.
Invisalign has a specially patented software that creates a series of aligner models and then custom makes a set of aligners for each patient to gently shift their teeth into their desired positions over time. Their products are used to treat a wide array of dental issues including more complex ones, which sets the company apart from many of its clear aligner competitors that only treat mild to moderate alignment issues.
Invisalign is powered by innovative technology. Through research and development it created the SmartTrack material for its aligners which is patented, and provides a faster treatment duration. Its SmartStaging technology is used by dentists to create a personalized and predictable treatment plan as it programmes each tooth’s movement and shows the right time to change this to get the best results.
It has also designed SmartForce features like its Bite Ramps, Precision Cuts, and the Power Ridge – all of which are add-on features that help achieve the desired tooth movements and are designed into the invisible aligners. This unique technology is all part of the Invisalign experience, aimed to make sure that patients are happy with the results.
What are aligners made of?
According to Invisalign, who seem very committed to biomechanics and material science, they have tested and reviewed over 260 materials in the last 8 years, and through this detailed research and development they have created a specialized SmartTrack material for their aligners. Aligners are clear plastic trays worn to straighten teeth and by applying pressure, that moves them incrementally.
This SmartTrack material for the plastic trays has been designed to be more gentle in terms of the force it applies on the teeth, to have improved tooth control abilities (in terms of shifting teeth positions), to enhance comfort for users wearing the aligners by fitting snugly around teeth, to speed up overall treatment time, and to enable better predictability in terms of where the teeth will be moved to.
Their SmartTrack clear aligners trays are made from a type of flexible thermoplastic that is a patented design and material – only used by Invisalign. These medical-grade, thermoplastic aligners have been tested for biocompatibility, in line with regulations, and have FDA approval. The trays do not contain any BPS, latex or gluten. Invisalign says that based on what they know, using current testing methods and manufacturing processes, their aligners and retainers don’t contain parabens, phthalates, glutaraldehyde, epoxy or Bisphenol A (BPA). Like many aligner trays, these trays are made from a thin layer of transparent plastic which makes them virtually invisible – although trendy and colourful stickers can be bought to add decoration.
Treatable cases: Are you a candidate?
One of the most frequently asked questions and a big concern for many people, is whether or not their particular dental issue is treatable with Invisalign’s products. The Invisalign website offers a nifty self-assessment questionnaire with images displaying the different types of general teeth alignment issues. That can give you a quick indication of whether their treatment is likely to work for you. A consultation with a dentist or orthodontist will give you advice on whether you’re a suitable candidate for their aligners.
Invisalign is able to treat a wide variety of dental issues and these include:
- Overbites: Many people have a small overbite, but some people’s overbites are quite large and this is where the upper set of teeth overlap the lower set quite dramatically. This may be called a ‘deep bite’. Significant overbites can cause jew pain and the wearing down of your teeth.
- Crossbites: the aligners can treat some forms of cross bites. A cross bite is where some of your top set of teeth align inside your lower set and others align outside your lower set when your jaws are closed. Having a cross bite can lead to the wearing down of certain teeth and chips, and it can even lead to receding gums or notches above certain teeth in the gum line. This can result in pain and even bone loss.
- Underbites: Invisalign’s clear aligners can fix some cases of underbites. Underbites are where your upper set of teeth (when your jaws are closed) are positioned under or within your lower set of teeth. This can sometimes be because your lower jaw is too far forwards. Underbites can make chewing a little challenging and can also affect speech – and they can cause extra wearing down of your teeth.
- Crowded Teeth: If you have a lot of teeth in your mouth and not enough room for them to all fit in together, then they can often start to bunch up or overlap and some even get pushed forwards or backwards creating alignment issues.
- Gap Teeth: This is usually quite a straightforward issue to fix with aligners. A gap between your teeth is a big spacing between two teeth and is often referred to as a “spacing issue” by dentists. A drawback to having big gaps between teeth is that food often gets stuck there and this can make your gums feel sensitive and sore and can even lead to gum disease.
- Open Bites: Open bites are where top and bottom sets of teeth don’t touch properly when the jaws are closed and this can make chewing a challenge, especially in regards to hard foods.
- Generally straight teeth: Some people have most of their teeth quite straight and just one or two that are a little crooked. Small adjustments can make a big difference to people and Invisalign offers treatment for this.
What sets them apart from many of their competitors, is their ability to treat such a wide variety of dental issues – but also the fact that they offer treatment for teens and children with a mix of baby teeth and permanent adult teeth.
Invisalign Stickables and Attachments
You can spruce up your new aligner trays with a pop of colour and creativity using Invisalign’s stickables. These are little stickers, popular with kids, that have been specially designed as water-resistant decorations. They have also been biocompatibility tested.
The stickers come in a wide variety of themes including animals and nature, emojis and faces, gaming, letters and numbers, parties and holidays, and sports and activities. Our review of other aligners has not identified other companies offering similar products, making this quite unique.
Some patients who need aligners will be directed by their dentists to wear attachments. Invisalign makes an assortment of tiny little attachments which help with precision teeth movements. Some of these attach to the teeth and aligners then fit snugly over them.
Invisalign for Teens & Children
Aligners for Children
Children aged about 6 to 10 years of age, usually have a mix of their baby teeth and some permanent teeth. Invisalign offers clear aligner treatment for children of this age, which it calls Phase 1 treatment. If your kid has serious alignment issues, it may be comforting to know that there are treatment options available.
Phase 1 treatment is largely preventative and aims to shape the growing mouth in a way that lets their developing jaws and arches make room for the permanent teeth. It can be used to prevent the worsening of existing bite issues, can help to straighten any teeth issues, and can even be helpful in stopping kids from sucking their thumbs.
Aligners for Teens
Invisalign offers solutions for teens to help fix overbites while simultaneously straightening the teeth. They do this by using wings which help move the lower jaw. In this way, Invisalign is able to treat class 2 malocclusions in tweens and teens.
The fact that aligners are clear and almost invisible compared with metal braces is quite an attractive benefit of choosing Invisalign for teens, coupled with the fact that they can be taken out to eat, brush and floss teeth – making oral hygiene a little simpler. Aligners may also be more comfortable to wear. However, some teens might lose their aligners or forget to wear them all the time. If this is the case, then traditional braces may be more suitable for more challenging cases.
The Invisalign doctor network
Any review about aligners wouldn’t be complete without details about the doctors who provide the technical expertise and guidance throughout the treatment for any patient. Invisalign has a massive network of doctors that have been trained to use their products and services with almost 100,000 orthodontists and general practitioner dentists (GP dentists) located in over 90 countries around the world. It is one of the only international clear aligner brands.
Each dentist or orthodontist is responsible for providing their patients with pricing, which will vary from person to person depending on the complexity of the dental issue and the treatment time.
The Invisalign customer service concierge
Their commitment to great customer service is evident from their Consumer Concierge Service program, which provides potential customers with information about the benefits of treatment and answers any questions they may have. This should provide you with enough detail on everything to understand how Invisalign works.
It also helps to schedule appointments with an Invisalign dentist or orthodontist, to make the process of signing up both smooth and easy. Invisalign’s Smile Concierge service is now available outside the USA in Latin America, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, the Philippines, Singapore, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Poland.
Review of Invisalign treatment
You are probably keen to know more details about the Invisalign treatment, so you have a better understanding of everything that it involves. Below is a step-by-step guide of what to expect from the treatment – from the time you meet with your dentist or orthodontist all the way through to completing the treatment and maintaining your new smile. We hope this review provides you with a clearer concept of the what’s involved in the treatment.
You can also watch some videos with personal stories on their website and there’s plenty of YouTube content about the treatment steps to get more of a detailed visual overview of the process and results, as well as many reviews.
Step 1: Meet with your Invisalign dentist or orthodontist
Schedule an appointment
The first step to getting your new smile is to make an appointment to see an Invisalign dentist or orthodontist. By contacting the Smile Concierge Team, you can get any questions you may have answered, and you can also get assistance with finding a dentist in your area and with setting up the appointment. The Invisalign website also has a useful online locator which can show you where the nearest dentist or orthodontist is located.
You may even be able to use your own dentist if they are Invisalign-trained. There are close to 100,000 dentists and orthodontists to choose from around the world, which makes accessibility very easy.
What to expect at your appointment
Once you’ve located a dentist or orthodontist to visit and booked your appointment, you’re one step closer to the smile you’ve been dreaming about. A quick assessment will also determine whether you are a suitable candidate for the treatment. At the consultation, you’ll be asked about what you’d like to achieve in terms of your teeth straightening and you’ll be told what your particular treatment would require. The dentist or orthodontist will likely chat with you about your treatment duration and the costs.
Furthermore, you’ll be shown a digital treatment plan and how your smile can be transformed step-by-step using the aligner system. Once you approve that plan, your aligners will be custom made to fit you. You will have the opportunity to discuss any of your questions or concerns and it’s a good idea to write down any questions you might have so that you are very prepared. Remember to take along your insurance card and any relevant dental history information.
Invisalign’s website details some commonly asked questions which you may want to incorporate into your list – these include questions about how the treatment will start, whether you’ll get a digital scan made of your teeth using the iTero scanner, how long your treatment is likely to go on for, what the cost will be, whether they offer monthly payment plans, and whether they accept your insurance plan. Typically, your dentist or orthodontist will advise you to book a checkup appointment before you start wearing your aligners to have some cleaning done, to check that your teeth and gums are healthy and to ensure that it’s safe to start treatment.
Step 2: Wear your aligners
After visiting your dentist and approving your treatment plan, you will receive your set of aligner trays. You will need to wear them for between 20 and 22 hours each day. You can remove aligners when you eat, drink, brush and floss your teeth.
Every 1 to 2 weeks you will receive a new set of aligner trays, depending on your doctors’ advice and your treatment plan. These aligners will incrementally move your teeth into the new alignment position, as indicated by your treatment plan. The duration of your treatment will be linked to your exact set of alignment and bite issues. The speed of your treatment is of course also dependent on whether you manage to stick to the 20 to 22 hours a day of wearing the aligners. This is something to bear in mind. People generally tend to have treatment for between 12 and 18 months and signs of change are often evident after just a few weeks.
Step 3: Have regular check-ups
Your doctor will schedule your in-person check-ups to see how well your straightening process is progressing. These are usually every four to six weeks. This is also something to bear in mind when you consider alternatives that only offer remote monitoring and computer or smartphone check-ins.
Step 4: Wear your retainers
Once you have successfully completed your clear aligner treatment, in order for you to maintain your newly straightened teeth – it is commonplace wear retainers indefinitely. There are different types of retainers, and Invisalign recommends the Vivera brand which are almost invisible, and are made from a stronger material than most other retainers.
Retainers are custom-made, based on a teeth impression or scan. You can order your set of Vivera retainers through your doctor. Your doctor will direct you in terms of how many hours to wear your retainer for each day – it usually starts off being full-time for the first while after your aligner treatment and then gradually reduces to just being worn overnight.
Invisalign Express Review
Invisalign Express is a shorter treatment plan designed for people with more minor spacing or crowding issues. It may also be suited to people who need teeth straightening before they go for cosmetic treatment like tooth veneers. Compared with the typical 20 to 30 aligner sets needed for the full Invisalign treatment, the express option can often achieve correction within just 5 to 10 aligner sets. This translates into much shorter treatment times at around 3 to 6 months. This also usually means a reduced cost, compared with the full version.
The treatment process is the same as with the full aligner treatment, starting with a consultation to determine if you’re a suitable candidate, then wearing your aligners for 20 to 22 hours a day and then after completion of your treatment you may be required to wear a retainer. Because the Express option is generally shorter and cheaper it’s a great option if you’re eligible for this. This may make it a comparable option (in terms of price and treatment duration) with other clear aligners like Byte, SmileDirectClub and Candid.
But if you have more challenging dental issues, you will most likely need a longer treatment plan with more aligner sets which will come at an extra cost.
Invisalign Alternatives
It’s always a good idea to compare any product with alternatives and to read detailed reviews, so that’s what we’ve done here. We’ve tried to summarise the key pros and cons to each alternative to give you a comprehensive overview, thereby enabling you to make a better informed decision about which alignment treatment option to select. The Invisalign reviews below aim to help highlight the key differences between the various alternative aligner treatments.
Review of Invisalign vs Braces
If you’re trying to weigh up the pros and cons of braces versus Invisalign, then this comparison and review may be helpful. Firstly, in terms of the types of dental issues they can treat, braces do have a wider scope but Invisalign can work on a myriad of common issues like underbites, overbites, general spacing and alignment issues, cross bites, open bites, crowded teeth, big gaps between teeth, and can also work for more minor straightening too.
In terms of cost, both offer highly customized treatment, which means that the treatment process can be quite long. In general, treatment with both alternatives takes much longer than other clear alignment companies which treat only minor or moderate issues. Braces take on average about two years, whereas Invisalign’s average treatment time is 12 to 18 months – and this can be reduced with Invisalign Express to between three and six months.
Braces come in various forms – from traditional metal braces, to ceramic braces, to lingual braces. These all vary in price quite a bit – from between $3,000 to $10,000. Generally, Invisalign costs between $3,000 to $5,000, although it could be more or less just as with braces, depending on the precise dental issues. In terms of aesthetics, braces are often visible, although you can get some that fit behind your teeth or others that are coloured to match your teeth’s colour. Invisalign’s aligners are clear and hardly noticeable.
An important difference to bear in mind in terms of flexibility, is that braces are attached to your teeth and cannot be taken off. Aligners however are removable – you can use them and then take them out to eat, drink or brush your teeth . Another major difference is that braces are usually only used for people once all their baby teeth have fallen out. Invisalign on the other hand offers solutions for children and teens to help shape their mouths from a much younger age.
Review of Invisalign vs SmileDirectClub
Invisible aligners are a long-term investment, so you want to make a good choice, backed by solid information about alternatives. Both brands make and sell clear aligners that treat a variety of alignment issues. However, Invisalign is able to treat more complicated cases, while SmileDirectClub only treats mild to moderate teeth misalignment and some bite correction issues.
SmileDirectClub offers a free 3D scan scan of your teeth at a SmileShop and the option of doing your own teeth impressions at home with a kit that costs $59. Many Invisalign doctors offer free initial consultations and they can create a 3D scan using the iTero scanner. The two brands vary quite a lot in terms of supervision of the treatment plan – Invisalign offers multiple face-to-face dental visits and check-ups, whereas SmileDirectClub’s supervision and regular virtual Smile Check-ins are all remote with no requirement to attend an in-office consultation.
In terms of price, SmileDirectClub’s aligners come with a price tag of $1,950 and are therefore more affordable – probably because of the fact that its treatment is not supervised by any face-to-face consultations like Invisalign. Conversely Invisalign will cost anywhere from $3,000 to $5,000 for the full treatment (although its Express offering can cost much less). And while the cost savings and flexibility of remote monitoring may be tempting, for some people it’s just more reassuring to have face-to-face check-ups and consultations.
Another significant difference is that Invisalign has a large network of close to 100,000 orthodontists and general practitioner dentists globally, whereas SmileDirectClub has a network of only 250 state-licensed dentists and orthodontists.
Lastly, in terms of treatment time, SmileDirectClub is usually able to offer much shorter treatment lengths at around four to six months on average (around 10 months if you choose the nighttime-only option), whereas Invisalign treatment takes between 12 to 18 months generally. Invisalign Express is their quickest treatment at around three to six months, but is only an option for people with minor alignment issues.
Because SmileDirectClub doesn’t treat the complicated types of cases that Invisalign can, if you have a mild or moderate alignment issues, then it’s likely you’d have similar treatment times at either company.
Read more about Invisalign vs Smile Direct Club here.
Review of Invisalign vs Candid
A striking difference between these two popular brands of aligners is cost. Candid has a set cost and Invisalign’s cost varies depending on a variety of factors including the complexity of the case and treatment duration. While Invisalign can vary in cost from $3,000 to $5,000 (or sometimes even more), Candid’s aligner treatment is $2,400 (and $2,800 for teens). This difference may be in part due to the fact that Invisalign offers face-to-face consultations and check-ups with its doctors, whereas Candid’s monitoring is all remote.
Another difference is the fact that Invisalign offers treatment with any of their trained doctors who are either dentists or orthodontists, whereas Candid’s treatment is overseen exclusively by orthodontists. All of Candid’s doctors have a minimum of two years of postdoctoral training in tooth movement biomechanics. Invisalign also has an impressive number of dentists and orthodontists to choose from with close to 100,000 globally.
Invisalign also offers treatment for a wider variety of dental issues, in part because they have designed a unique variety of SmartForce features that can accommodate more complex movements.
In terms of treatment time, Candid’s treatment is usually faster at around 6 months on average, and although Invisalign Express treatment can match this at around 3 to 6 months, its full aligner treatment is typically between 12 and 18 months.
Read more about Invisalign vs Candid here.
Review of ClearCorrect vs Invisalign
Of all the alternative aligner companies mentioned in the reviews, ClearCorrect is probably most similar to Invisalign in terms of price, the range of cases that their products can treat, their focus on face-to-face visits and check-ups with doctors, and their treatment times. There are some differences which we’ll explore in more detail below.
In terms of pricing, both companies are quite similar in that they offer shorter-treatment times which are less expensive for milder cases. On average, ClearCorrect ranges from $2,500 to $5,000 and Invisalign ranges from $3,000 to 5,000. Both companies offer payment plans to make their products more readily affordable.
Some of the biggest differences between these two popular brands is down to the comfort of wearing the aligners and the thickness of the aligners which is linked to durability – as well as the experience that the companies have and the expertise of their doctors.
ClearCorrect’s aligners are slightly thinner than the Invisalign aligners, which may make them slightly less visible but also more prone to breaking or tearing. In terms of comfort, Invisalign’s patented SmartTrack material uses the latest research and technology to produce a material that is specially designed for optimum comfort and durability. It is also meant to provide more accuracy in terms of predicting tooth movements and is meant to enhance treatment times.
Setting the two brands apart, ClearCorrect recently launched a virtual dentistry offering which they call ClearCorrect NOW. This allows patients to interact with doctors remotely so the whole process can be overseen through teledentistry. Invisalign, on the other hand doesn’t offer teledentistry and prides itself on its more traditional in-office, face-to-face consultations.
In summary, these companies are quite similar and choosing between the two may be tough. If you value experience and reputation, then you may prefer to opt for Invisalign; whereas if you value a potential cost saving and the option of either remote dentistry or face-to-face consultations, then you may prefer to opt for ClearCorrect.
Review of Byte vs Invisalign
In terms of price, Byte costs $1895 for the All-Day aligners or $2,295 for the All-Night aligners and $95 for their home impression kit – compared with Invisalign’s average treatment cost of about $3,500 to $5,000. Invisalign doesn’t offer a nighttime-only aligner option. However, because Invisalign offers an Express plan for more minor or mild cases, which compares more with the type of cases that Byte treats – they may be similarly priced depending on your precise dental issue.
Byte includes their HyperByte device which helps to speed up treatment; likewise Invisalign’s patented SmartTrack material is specially designed to speed up treatment and to help make the tooth movements much more precise and predictable.
Invisalign can treat much more complex alignment and bite issues than Byte is able to, which is a very important distinguishing factor. For more complicated cases, Invisalign offers an alternative to fixed and more visible metal braces.
In terms of treatment time, Byte’s treatment ranges from 3 to 6 months and Invisalign can offer similar short time frames for more mild conditions, but generally (because of the fact that Invisalign can treat a much broader set of issues) its treatment time ranges from between 12 to 18 months.
Another significant difference is that Invisalign treatment is done by visiting your dentist or orthodontist regularly for in-person check ups whereas with Byte, all monitoring and check-ins are done remotely and virtually. If you are technically challenged, or prefer being able to actually discuss any issues or concerns face-to-face with a dentist or orthodontist then this may be an important deciding factor.
One final comparison in these Invisalign reviews, is related to the number of doctors in the network – Byte’s Expert Dental Network has more than 200 dentists and orthodontists throughout the United States whereas Invisalign has a much larger network of close to 100,000 doctors worldwide. If you live outside the USA, this is also particularly relevant.
FAQs
Does Invisalign really work?
It’s imperative to find out whether a product and treatment that you are thinking of buying is legitimate, has a good reputation and that it actually does what it says it can do. You should feel comforted to know that over 9 million people worldwide have used Invisalign and over 2 million of those have been teens.
We’ve looked through loads of online before and after images of people who’ve used Invisalign to treat simple and more complex teeth cases, we’ve scoured online content and reviews and we have been impressed by what we’ve seen. The company seems to have a good reputation as a market leader, innovator and as experts with a wealth of experience.
Align Technology which makes Invisalign started in 1997, so it has over 20 years of experience in the industry. Compared with many of the new teledentistry clear aligner companies, this is a significant amount of experience which is probably why they have such a large global presence and network of trained professionals.
Is Invisalign worth the money?
Like with any big investment, you need to weigh up the pros and cons of buying the product or service in the first place and then compare it with the available alternatives. Reading reviews like this one can help to summarise all the facts and help you decide if it’s well worth it or not. While there are a range of alternative aligner companies, much will depend on your exact dental issues and how easy or complex they are to treat. Many clear aligner companies are unable to treat the more complicated cases that Invisalign can.
While Invisalign may be more expensive than some of its competitors, if you have mild to moderate issues then you may be eligible for the Invisalign Express option which is a shorter treatment and therefore also less expensive. This makes it more similar to many of the clear aligner alternatives. If however, you have more complex dental issues, then your options may be limited to braces or a few companies like Invisalign that deal with more complicated cases using aligners. You then need to weigh up whether cost or reliability, reputation and experience are most important to you in making your final decision about which brand to select.
While Invisalign may be pricier than some competitors, it uses innovative, patented materials and designs for improved performance and precision and it offers personal face-to-face consultations with a large network of trained dentists and orthodontists. It also has over 20 years of experience in business and with clear aligner technology – with over 9 million customers worldwide.
How should I clean my Invisalign aligners?
Keeping your aligners clean and having good oral hygiene is very important. Invisalign sells a cleaning system for $54.99 or cleaning crystals for $44.99 – both of which can be used to help keep your aligners clear, clean and hygienic. The cleaning system includes a pack of 50 cleaning crystal sachets plus a cleaning tub – if you want to save a bit you could use your own container and just buy the crystals. You can also brush your aligners gently with toothpaste and a toothbrush and should rinse them in cool water (not hot water as that can damage them).
What do I do after treatment to maintain my new smile?
Many people are unaware that if you have braces or invisible aligner treatment, that you will typically be advised to wear a retainer at night while you sleep indefinitely to maintain your new teeth position and smile. Your dentist or orthodontist will advise you on your particular post-treatment plan. Initially, it’s normal to wear retainers for more hours a day than just at night, but that will gradually be stepped-down to nighttime only. Invisalign make their own brand of Vivera retainers that are clear and durable. Retainers are custom-made to fit perfectly.
What attachments might I need to add to my aligners?
Invisalign is different from many other aligner companies because of its ability to treat more complex cases. It often does that by using a variety of little ‘attachments’ which help to shift the teeth into place, in a similar way that braces do. These SmartForce attachments are attached to your teeth and the aligners fit over them so they are hardly noticeable. Not everyone who uses aligners will need attachments and your specialist will assess your teeth and advise you accordingly.