Overall, the industry average is $5,900 for braces and $6,500 for clear aligners, according to Jeff Adams, chief executive officer of Risas Dental and Braces, which has locations in four states.

“Unlike braces, we can control the rate of tooth movement with Invisalign, so it is often better to use Invisalign when the teeth and gums are compromised. In these cases, we always collaborated ...