5 Best Affordable Invisible Braces Brands

If you account for its ongoing sales, ALIGNERCO is one of the most affordable invisible braces options. The company frequently offers promotions that lower the standard $1,095 rate even further. The process starts with a brief assessment on the website followed by purchasing your chosen treatment. You’ll receive an impression kit to create molds of your teeth, which are used to create custom aligners. ALIGNERCO provides a specific schedule for switching to a new aligner set based on your impressions and progress pictures. The entire treatment process takes four to six months on average for all-day users and six to eight months on the ”NightOnly” plan.

There are three payment options for all-day users, including two financing plans. The first financing plan, SmileFlex, allows you to pay for treatment starting at $70 per month over 12 months. This option is provided through the personal financing company Affirm and requires an eligibility check and approval. The second financing option, SmileFlex Easy, allows you to pay in installments of $92 monthly for seven months but requires a $395 down payment. This plan is provided by Partial.ly and does not require a credit check.

There is also an ALIGNERCO nighttime treatment option for those who don’t want to wear aligners for 20 to 22 hours each day. The NightOnly plan typically costs $1,295, but the company sometimes offers promotions that lower the rate. Two financing plans are available. The NightFlex plan (through Affirm) offers monthly payments starting at $87 for 12 months, while the NightFlex Easy plan (through Partial.ly) is an installment plan of $114 per month for seven months with a $444 down payment.

While your initial aligner kit comes with one set of retainers, you’ll need to purchase the Smile Protection Plan to prevent your teeth from shifting back in the long term. Depending on the number of retainers you need, the plan can cost anywhere from $150 for one to $1,200 for eight. Price-lowering promotions are sometimes available for retainers as well. Although customer reviews are mixed, the company has more overall positive reviews than its competitors on this list.

There’s no denying the convenience at-home aligner brands offer, but the lack of in-person monitoring leaves room for errors and flawed results. This is where CandidPro sets itself apart. Users must visit a CandidPro provider for an initial consultation and in-clinic impressions, which a licensed dentist completes. Since customer reviews across brands mention difficulty with the DIY impression process, CandidPro may be a worthwhile alternative for those wanting a hybrid option.

After your in-person appointment, your aligners and ScanBox Pro (a tool to track your progress) arrive directly to your door. According to the company, users will have an average of three face-to-face appointments with their CandidPro provider during treatment. The rest are done through remote monitoring using a smartphone, the ScanBox Pro, and the ProMonitoring app.

One downside of this brand is that prices aren’t as straightforward as with some competitors. Instead of paying a flat fee regardless of your treatment plan, your provider determines the price based on the complexity of your problems and estimated treatment length. Treatment takes six months on average and costs anywhere from about $1,500 to $4,000 or more. Financing options vary across providers, but some offer payment plans and accept orthodontic insurance.

Our research found that customers like the convenience of CandidPro, and while there are some limitations, such as not being able to address severe orthodontic issues, most patients report positive experiences. However, customer service can sometimes be tricky to work with, and finding an in-person provider nearby may be a challenge for some.

NewSmile works similarly to ALIGNERCO in that you complete an online smile assessment to determine whether you’re eligible for treatment. Then you’ll purchase a treatment plan and receive a home impression kit to create molds of your teeth. After that, you send the molds back to NewSmile, where its team of experts makes a 3D treatment preview, which includes images of what your future smile could look like. If you approve this, the team creates your custom aligners.

If, after submitting your impressions, NewSmile determines you’re not a good candidate for the aligners, the company guarantees you’ll receive a refund. But, according to the return policy, if you’re unsatisfied with your treatment preview, impression kits are not eligible for refunds. The brand’s return policy also suggests that aligners may require buffing at home using a nail file to remove sharp edges that may cause discomfort.

NewSmile doesn’t promise any specific outcome following treatment, and if your progress achieves 85 percent of your treatment preview’s predicted look, then NewSmile counts it as a successful case. If you aren’t satisfied with your results, the brand will work with you and send refinement aligners. If a failed case results from your negligence, however, you may have to pay an additional $499 for refinements.

In our research, we found mixed feedback from customers. Some were very satisfied with their results and the customer service provided by NewSmile, while others had issues with aligner fit and difficulty contacting its support team.

Many affordable invisible braces brands sweeten the deal with perks like free shipping, complimentary retainers, or even a tube of teeth-whitening gel. SnapCorrect, on the other hand, takes it a step further by offering free teeth-whitening refills for life.

Every treatment plan includes whitening foam and a SnapWhite teeth-whitening kit with whitening gel. However, the company recommends waiting until you complete aligner treatment to have your whitening trays molded to your straightened teeth. You can take advantage of the whitening foam in the meantime. If you do opt to start the whitening process during treatment, you can also purchase additional whitening trays later on.

SnapCorrect treatment is priced at $1,749 if paid upfront. There are also monthly financing options through Affirm for payments over 6, 12, or 24 months that start at about $81. These plans require an eligibility check and may require a down payment. Rates vary between 10 and 30 percent APR.

The impression kit includes base putty, catalyst putty, and an upper and lower mouth tray. To take impressions, you’ll refrigerate both putties for 30 minutes before mixing them together for 90 seconds. You’ll then fill the upper and lower mouth trays with the putty mixture and firmly press the trays into your teeth for 3.5 minutes. You can expect to receive your treatment plan two to three weeks after returning your completed impressions. After you agree to the plan and sign a SnapCorrect treatment permission form, it can take another two to four weeks to make and ship your clear aligners. In total, it takes close to five or six weeks to receive your SnapCorrect aligners after you start the process.

Our research found that customer experience varies, but some users report seeing noticeable results in as little as three to four months (though the exact length of treatment depends on your individual dental goals). Some past customers have complained about difficulty contacting customer support, delays in receiving aligners, and problems with the fit of the aligners. These are all important considerations to keep in mind when weighing your options.

If you’re looking to straighten only a portion of your smile, Smileie may be worth considering. Because they offer single-arch, double-arch, and nighttime-only options, you can customize your experience based on the alignment issues you hope to correct. There’s also an enhanced Smileie PRO option, which includes a ScanBox dental monitoring device to track your progress remotely.

With Smileie, you can choose to purchase a solo impression kit for $50 or pay for your entire treatment upfront. Every treatment option includes an impression kit, teeth-whitening kit, two sets of retainers, and your aligners. However, there are no returns on impression kits or aligners. If you’re not a candidate for the aligners based on the impression you provide, you’ll receive a refund minus the cost of the impression kit. If you only purchased the impression kit and no aligners, you won’t be eligible for any money back.

Once you place your order, expect it to take two to three business days to receive your impression kit, 10 business days after receiving your impressions for Smileie to create your treatment preview, and 15 business days to receive your aligners after you approve your treatment preview.

One major caveat of using this service is the lack of customer reviews and before-and-after photos outside the company’s website. Also, while Smileie claims to have a results guarantee that includes a revised treatment plan, new impressions, and additional aligners if needed, it’s contingent on following treatment recommendations and wearing the aligners for 22 hours daily for daytime aligners and 8 to 10 hours nightly for nighttime aligners.

With Aligner32, you can purchase an impression kit for a standard price of $70 or opt to purchase a full treatment plan upfront (includes the impression kit). After sending in your impressions, a dental expert will decide if you are a candidate. If not, the company will refund the entire cost of your impression kit and treatment plan. Aligner32 offers four treatment options: all-day dual-arch aligners, all-day single-arch aligners, nighttime dual-arch aligners, and nighttime single-arch aligners. Daytime treatment starts at $1,149 standard, while nighttime treatment starts at $1,549 standard. However, the company frequently offers promos and seasonal sales that could cut your costs by as much as 50 percent.

It’s important to note that Aligner32’s aligners aim to correct minor crowding only and will not treat severe dental issues. If you have concerns about your teeth or jaw, consult a professional before starting treatment. Also keep in mind that you’ll need a smartphone with a working camera to take progress photos and upload them to the AlignerTracker app.

Accessible customer support is one of the draws to Aligner32. While many of its competitors offer one or two ways to contact customer service if there’s an issue, Aligner32 users can connect with customer support via phone, email, live chat, or Facebook Messenger. Our research shows that patients found Aligner32’s customer service responsive and helpful throughout their treatments.

A major drawback to Aligner32, however, is that customer testimonials are limited because the company has only been in business since late 2022. While most of the feedback we were able to gather in our research was positive, some customers reported significant problems, such as not receiving a refund after being deemed ineligible. Another potential negative is that the only physical location for in-person scans is in Miami Beach, Florida.