What Clear Aligners Really Cost in NYC: 5 Providers Compared
Updated 01 Oct, 2026
Published by Linea. Linea is our clear aligner service; the other providers are listed for comparison, at the prices they publish. Checked September 2026.
Nationally, orthodontists charge $6,301 on average for clear aligner treatment, and the average across all providers is $5,108.1 In New York, the well-known practices we compared charge anywhere from $3,800 to $6,395 for full treatment, and what's included varies as much as the price does. The difference comes down to how many aligners you need, who treats you, and what the price actually includes. Here's how five NYC options compare, and why we think Linea belongs on your shortlist.
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See if I'm a candidate No commitment. Offer terms below.Why aligner quotes vary so much in NYC
- How many aligners you need. Closing a small gap takes far fewer aligners than fixing crowded teeth. The lowest advertised prices are often for the simplest cases.
- Who treats you. Orthodontists, dentists with two to three extra years of specialist training, usually charge more than general dentists. For crowding, spacing and gaps, an experienced general dentist is often a good fit.
- What's included. Refinements (extra aligners if a tooth or two needs more help at the end) and retainers can add hundreds of dollars when they're not in the price. Always ask.
- How the practice prices it. Each practice sets its own fee, and for many, aligners are a high-margin service. Linea's prices are fixed and set to be competitive for the cases it's designed to treat, with the whole treatment included.
Five NYC clear aligner prices, side by side
| Provider | Price | Refinements | Retainers | Who treats you |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lineaour service | $1,995–$3,995 by tier; most patients $2,995 | 1–3 rounds included* | 1 set included | Local dentist, planned with Linea's orthodontics team |
| 209 NYC DentalFull-treatment price | $6,395 | Unlimited | 4 sets included | General dentist |
| Diamond BracesFull-treatment price | $6,000 full plan; $4,400 short plan (up to 12 months) | Up to 3 (full plan); 1 (short plan) | 2 sets included | Orthodontist |
| Manhattan Bridge OrthodonticsQuote at consultation | Not published; one 2026 patient reported about $5,000 | Not listed; ask | Not listed; ask | Orthodontist |
| Tribeca Dental CareOne of the lowest published prices in NYC | $3,800 (advertised special) | Not listed; ask | Not listed; ask | General dentist |
*Linea's refinement aligners are included; the practice charges $150 for the rescan.
The other four practices offer Invisalign® treatment. Prices are as published on their websites in September 2026; Manhattan Bridge quotes at the consultation. "Not listed" means the practice doesn't publish this online, not that it's excluded, so ask when you get a quote.2
First visits: free at Tribeca Dental Care and Diamond Braces (virtual), $50 at Manhattan Bridge and 209 NYC Dental, $200 at Linea.
Orthodontists' average: $6,301. Most Linea patients: $2,995.1
Fixed prices by tier for mild-to-moderate cases, with refinements and retainers included. Find out in 30 seconds whether Linea could be a fit. $150 off applies when you book through the quiz.*
Check my fitHow Linea gets to this price
Linea partners with local dentists who commit to Linea's fixed tier prices and a streamlined way of working. That lets us offer strong value with a consistent standard of care, for the cases we're designed to treat. Here's how treatment runs:
1. Exam with a local dentist
A full exam with X-rays and a 3D scan at a partner practice in Manhattan or Brooklyn. It's $200, paid to the practice, and dental insurance very often reimburses some or all of it.
2. A plan from our orthodontics team
Our orthodontics team maps every tooth movement in collaboration with your dentist, who approves the plan and, as your treating dentist, is responsible for your care. You see a 3D preview before any aligners are made.
3. Fitting, then check-ins from your phone
Your dentist fits your aligners and handles anything your plan needs. Between visits you upload progress photos in the Linea app. Most people have about four to six office visits in total.
Because Linea sets the prices rather than each practice setting its own, keeps visits to the stages that matter, and plans treatment in-house rather than through an outside lab, it can price treatment at a highly competitive level: more affordable than typical in-office aligner treatment.1
Three tiers, set by how many aligners you need
Tier 1 Light
- Up to 8 aligners
- 1 round of refinements
- Retainers and whitening gel
- For short plans, like a touch-up after earlier braces
Tier 2 Standard
- 9 to 24 aligners
- 2 rounds of refinements
- Attachments and IPR if needed
- Retainers and whitening gel
Tier 3 Complex
- 25 or more aligners
- 3 rounds of refinements
- Attachments and IPR
- Retainers and whitening gel
Every tier also includes your 3D plan, fitting and final appointments, app check-ins and US-based support seven days a week. Linea assigns your tier from the records taken at your exam.
What patients say
Linea has a 4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 346 reviews, 97% of them five stars.3
Results from Linea patients. Individual results vary; your dentist will show you a 3D preview of your own plan before treatment starts.
Questions people ask us
Is Linea Invisalign?
No. Linea is its own clear aligner brand. Our aligners are made from Zendura, a premium multi-layer material, and planned by our orthodontics team. Invisalign is designed for a broader range of cases than Linea.
Who is responsible for my care?
Your local partner dentist. They examine you, approve your plan and see you in person at each stage, working as a team with Linea's orthodontics team.
What if my teeth don't move exactly as planned?
That's common with aligners, which is why every tier includes refinement rounds. The extra aligners are included; the practice charges $150 for the rescan.
Am I a candidate?
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 to treat functional problems such as jaw pain or TMJ disorders, or severe or skeletal bite problems; those may need braces, an orthodontist or other specialist care. Your dentist decides at your exam.
What happens next
- Take the 30-second quiz. A few questions about your teeth and your zip code.
- Talk through your results. Our team texts you your results and books a short call to go over them. Ask us anything.
- Book your $200 exam with a partner dentist in Manhattan or Brooklyn. X-rays, a 3D scan, and your plan from our orthodontics team.
- Decide with your plan in hand. Once your plan and 3D preview are ready, choose whether to go ahead. Your $150 discount is applied to treatment.*
Find out if Linea is right for you
$150 off Linea treatment when you start with the quiz.*
See if I'm a candidate1 Invisalign® fees are set by each provider and vary with case complexity and location; Align Technology does not publish a standard price, and its US cost page gives example doctor's fees of $5,490, $5,600 and $7,000. In the Orthodontic Products/Levin Group survey of a random sample of US orthodontists (2025 results, published April 2026), the average fee for clear aligner treatment was $6,301. CareCredit reports a national average of $5,108 for clear aligner treatment without insurance (range $1,800–$8,100), based on a 2023 study conducted for Synchrony by ASQ360°. Linea's prices are its fixed tier prices of $1,995, $2,995 and $3,995, which include retainers, whitening and 1–3 rounds of refinements; the initial consultation with your partner dentist ($200, often reimbursed by insurance) is separate, and a $150 rescan fee applies if a refinement is needed. Linea is designed to improve the alignment and appearance of teeth in mild-to-moderate cases and treats a narrower range of cases than Invisalign: it is not suitable for severe or skeletal cases or functional problems such as jaw pain, and a lower price does not mean the same treatment or the same outcome. Suitability is assessed by your dentist. Figures checked September 2026.
2 Provider prices and inclusions as published on each provider's website, read September 2026, except where a patient-reported price is noted. Sources are listed below. Prices and inclusions may have changed; confirm with the practice.
3 Trustpilot, Linea Official reviews, read September 26, 2026 (4.8, 346 reviews; 97% five-star). Quoted reviews from July 2026.
*$150 offer: for new patients who start with the online quiz, book a results call with the Linea team, and book an initial consultation with a partner dentist. The discount is applied to Linea treatment and is not valid on the consultation fee, which is paid to the practice. It expires one week after your treatment plan is released if you haven't purchased your plan by then.
Sources
- Manhattan Bridge Orthodontics, Invisalign and FAQs, read September 2026; patient-reported price from a 2026 post on r/Flushing, read September 27, 2026.
- Tribeca Dental Care, Invisalign special pricing, read September 27, 2026.
- Diamond Braces, Pricing and pricing terms, read September 2026.
- 209 NYC Dental, Invisalign cost, read September 2026.
- American Association of Orthodontists, What is an orthodontist?, read September 26, 2026.
- Trustpilot, Linea Official reviews, read September 26, 2026.
Linea® is not affiliated with, authorized by, endorsed by, or otherwise connected to Align Technology, Inc. Invisalign® is a registered trademark of Align Technology, Inc. Linea is a separate, competing clear aligner brand. References to Invisalign on this page are for comparison and information only.
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