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| Detail | Spark | Invisalign | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treatment | |||
| ApproachA scan records your teeth; it is not a dental examination. | Dental exam In-person check-ups | Dental exam In-person check-ups | |
| How it startsAn impression kit or a scan records the teeth. Check whether a dentist examines you in person. | An exam and 3D scan with a Spark dentist or orthodontist. | An exam and 3D scan with an Invisalign-trained dentist or orthodontist. | |
| Check-ins and monitoring | In person at the office. | An in-person examination and scan. Your practice sets checkups, which may combine in-person visits with remote progress checks. | |
| Who plans and supervises | Your treating dentist or orthodontist. | Your treating dentist or orthodontist plans and supervises treatment. | |
| Cost | |||
| Treatment priceCheck whether a price covers one arch or both, and what it includes. | Practice fees$4,000 to $7,100 Two US practices publish Spark fees from $4,000 for a short case to $7,100 for a complex one. These are fees at practices we checked, not the provider's price; your practice sets yours after an examination. Checked October 26, 2026 | Practice fees$3,500 to $8,800 Three US practices publish comprehensive Invisalign fees; the range runs from $3,500 to $8,800. These are fees at practices we checked, not the provider's price; your practice sets yours after an examination. Checked October 26, 2026 | |
| Aftercare | |||
| Retainers | Spark retainers are ordered by your practice. Whether they are included depends on your quote. | Many practices offer Vivera retainers. Whether they are included depends on the quote. | |
| RefinementsConditions often apply. The review has the detail. | Your practice can order more aligners. Whether they cost extra depends on your quote. | Extra aligners can be ordered if needed. Whether they cost extra depends on the quote. | |
| Our review | |||
| Full review | Updated October 26, 2026 Read the Spark review | Updated October 26, 2026 Read the Invisalign review |
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