Diamond Braces — 40+ offices across all five boroughs

Why people choose it

Convenience is the big draw. Diamond Braces is an orthodontic chain, founded in New Jersey in 2000. It has more than 40 offices across the five boroughs, with weekend hours, so there's likely one near where you live or work. Treatment is delivered or overseen by orthodontists.⁴

What patients say

Across its New York City offices, Diamond Braces has more than 30,000 Google reviews. Most offices rate 4.7 to 4.9 there, and none is below 4.3. Yelp is much lower: its NYC listings have about 250 reviews in total and average under 3 stars, and most have fewer than ten reviews. The seven offices with at least ten Yelp reviews all rate between 2.3 and 3.0.⁵ With a network this large, experience can vary from office to office, so read recent reviews for the one you'd use. On Reddit, patients describe quick, efficient visits and like being able to use whichever location is convenient. One found it less personal than a smaller practice, and another suggested keeping appointments on the same days to see the same provider.⁵

Cost and first visit

Unlike most practices, Diamond Braces publishes its prices. Smilify, its shorter Invisalign plan, is $4,400 for up to 12 months of treatment with one refinement. Its full Invisalign plan is $6,000 for up to 24 months, with up to three refinements. Both include a 3D scan and two sets of retainers. The "$89 a month" you may see in its ads assumes you have orthodontic insurance. The first consultation is virtual and free; an in-person exam is required before a plan is made, and the site doesn't list its fee.⁴ Ask about that fee, and whether the payment plan charges interest.

Manhattan Bridge Orthodontics — four orthodontists, open seven days

Why people choose it

Manhattan Bridge Orthodontics started in 2008 on the Lower East Side. It now has an office at 77 Bowery, on the edge of Chinatown, and a second one in Flushing, Queens. Its four orthodontists completed their specialist training at Columbia University or Montefiore Medical Center, and the practice says they may review advanced cases together. It was a top 1% Invisalign provider for a decade, by its own account. It also offers Angel Aligner, another clear aligner system, at the same price. It's open seven days a week.⁶

What patients say

The Manhattan office has a 4.9 on Google from 1,562 reviews, and nearly 300 of them mention Invisalign. Yelp gives it a 4.5 from 171 reviews.⁷ One recent Google reviewer wrote that "the treatment cost was fair" and that "the team was flexible around my chaotic schedule." Another Yelp reviewer described the practice's pricing as "pretty competitive."

Cost and first visit

The practice doesn't publish a price; it says its fees are "competitive for New York City," and reviewers have long described its prices as reasonable. One patient who started treatment in early 2026 said they paid about $5,000 for a 15-month plan, with a small discount for paying up front.⁷ Your first visit is a $50 comprehensive consultation, with an evaluation and treatment recommendations from one of the orthodontists. You can pay over time with interest-free monthly, quarterly or half-and-half plans, use FSA or HSA funds, and get help with insurance from a dedicated coordinator.⁶ Ask what your quote includes, particularly refinements and retainers.

Bronsky Orthodontics — an established orthodontic practice on Park Avenue and in Tribeca

Why people choose it

Bronsky Orthodontics has offices on Park Avenue at 61st Street and on Harrison Street in Tribeca. Its founder, Dr. Mark Bronsky, has practiced in New York since 1990, and the practice now has several orthodontists. The practice treats adults and children, including complex cases that need jaw surgery alongside orthodontics.⁸

What patients say

Both offices have a 5.0 on Google: 485 reviews for Park Avenue and 274 for Tribeca. Yelp is much lower, at 3.6 from 50 reviews for the Park Avenue office. Most of the critical reviews there are about cost and the sales approach, and many are several years old.⁸ One recent Yelp reviewer, treated with a mix of braces and Invisalign, wrote that "the office is beautiful, staff are the sweetest, and my orthodontist is amazing."

Cost and first visit

There's no published price, and some reviewers describe the practice as expensive. One patient in 2025 said Bronsky's quote was in the middle of the three they got. The first visit is an hour-long consultation: X-rays and photos, an exam with one of the orthodontists and a treatment plan. The site doesn't list a fee for it. You can pay in full or use an interest-free in-house monthly plan, and the team helps you claim insurance and flexible spending benefits.⁸ Ask for your full price, including retainers, before you commit.

Goodman Orthodontics — a 5.0-rated orthodontist in Midtown East

Why people choose it

Dr. Adam Goodman is an orthodontist who has offered Invisalign since 1999, and he describes himself as a top 1% Diamond Plus provider. His Manhattan office is on East 57th Street, and there's a second office in Riverdale in the Bronx, where he works with another orthodontist, Dr. Bradley Schnebel. Besides aligners, the practice offers braces and "hybrid" treatment, which combines braces and Invisalign when a case calls for both.⁹

What patients say

Goodman Orthodontics has a 5.0 on Google from 275 reviews and a 4.8 on Yelp from 140.¹⁰ A theme that runs through years of reviews is second opinions: several patients came to Dr. Goodman after being told elsewhere that aligners wouldn't work for them. One wrote that after "an orthodontist that told me I am not a candidate for Invisalign, I decided to get a second opinion from Dr. Goodman and I'm so happy I did!!" A recent Google reviewer said, "My results turned out even better than I expected."

Cost and first visit

There's no published price, and reviewers are split on cost: several call it competitive or lower than what their own dentist quoted, while others say it's higher but worth it.¹⁰ The first consultation is free and may include digital scans, and the visit covers costs, insurance and payment options. The practice is out of network with insurers, so treatment is billed at its standard fees and you use your orthodontic benefits against them. It mentions flexible financing but doesn't list the terms.⁹ Ask for your total price, what it includes, and how the insurance claim will work for you.

209 NYC Dental — a flat $6,395, with refinements and four sets of retainers

Why people choose it

209 NYC Dental is a general and cosmetic dental practice on East 56th Street. Its aligner treatment is led by Dr. Sang Hoon (Ben) Ahn, a general dentist who has offered Invisalign since 2003. He says he has treated more than 2,900 cases and has held Invisalign's Diamond status for more than ten years in a row. The practice says most of its aligner patients are treated without attachments, the small tooth-colored bumps often bonded to teeth to help aligners grip. Because it's a full dental practice, you can have a cleaning and an aligner check-in at the same visit.¹¹

What patients say

The practice has a 4.8 on Google from 1,919 reviews and a 4.6 on Yelp from 369. Those reviews cover the whole practice, not just aligners.¹² One Yelp reviewer, whose plan left room for a later dental implant, got a final set of aligners to close the gap two years after treatment ended: "No additional charge to me."

Cost and first visit

209 NYC Dental charges a flat $6,395, and the package is one of the most complete we've seen. It includes unlimited refinements, four sets of Vivera® retainers, a take-home whitening kit and a five-year protection plan that provides new aligners if your teeth shift. The consultation is $50, credited toward treatment if you go ahead. You can take 10% off by paying in full, or spread the cost with an interest-free in-office plan or six months of 0% financing through CareCredit. The practice accepts most PPO dental insurance, as well as FSA and HSA funds.¹¹ Ask exactly what the protection plan covers and when it starts.

Tribeca Dental Care — a busy general practice with a $3,800 advertised price

Why people choose it

Tribeca Dental Care is a general dental practice at 402 Broadway, near Canal Street, and a name New Yorkers often recommend to each other when someone asks about lower-cost Invisalign. Its aligner treatment is led by Dr. Alla Dorfman, a general dentist who describes herself as a top 1% Invisalign provider.¹³

What patients say

The practice has a 4.8 on Google from 1,163 reviews and a 4.5 on Yelp from 187, covering all of its dental care, not just aligners. On Reddit, former aligner patients mostly talk about value: one said it was "worth the trip for the invisalign prices," and another wrote, "Tribeca dental was great for me."¹³

Cost and first visit

Tribeca Dental Care advertises Invisalign for $3,800, covering the treatment plan and all office visits, with a free consultation. The site calls it a limited-time special, but patients have reported paying about $3,500 to $4,000 since 2020. The site doesn't say whether refinements or retainers are included. You can pay over time with an interest-free plan of up to two years, and the practice is in network with most major PPO dental plans.¹³ Ask whether refinements and retainers are included, and what they cost if not.

Also worth considering: Linea, from $1,995 with a local dentist

Linea is our own clear aligner service. We were founded by dentists in Australia in 2019 and have treated more than 5,000 patients there, but we're newer to New York, so we're not as widely known here yet. We think we're worth your consideration. Our goal is to offer the highest quality of care at the best value for people looking to improve the appearance of their smile.

Who treats you. Earlier in this guide we looked at orthodontists and general dentists. Linea brings the two together: our orthodontics team plans your treatment in collaboration with an experienced local dentist, who sees you in person, approves the plan and, as your treating dentist, is responsible for your care. Between visits, you check in through the Linea app, so you make fewer trips to the office.

What it costs. We publish our prices. Treatment is $1,995 to $3,995, depending on how many aligners you need, and it's the same at every partner practice. That includes one to three rounds of refinements (the practice charges $150 for each rescan), a set of retainers and whitening gel. Your first visit, a full exam with X-rays and a 3D scan, is $200, paid to the practice, and you can spread the treatment cost with no interest or fees. If your dental plan includes an orthodontic benefit for adults, your treating dentist can help you claim it for your aligner treatment.

What patients say. We have a 4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 346 reviews.¹⁴ One recent reviewer said the team "explained every step of the process clearly, so I always knew what to expect"; another wrote, "my assigned dentist was great and close to home."

Linea is designed to improve the alignment and appearance of your smile: mild-to-moderate crowding, spacing and bite alignment, plus some more involved cases your dentist assesses as suitable. It isn't intended for jaw pain, TMJ disorders or severe or skeletal bite problems, which may need braces or specialist care. Your dentist decides whether you're a candidate.