An Invisalign consultation is a structured appointment, not a sales pitch. By the end of it, you should know whether you're a likely candidate, what movement your teeth would need, roughly how long treatment could take, and what it would cost. Here's what that appointment actually involves.
What Happens During the Appointment
The consultation starts with a clinical look at your current oral health. Before any talk of aligners, our team checks that your teeth and gums are in a condition that makes treatment practical.
Untreated cavities or active gum concerns need to be addressed first, Invisalign works best when the foundation is healthy.
From there, the appointment moves through a few distinct steps:
Photographs and records, Clinical photos give a clear reference point for your starting position and help map the changes you're hoping to make.
An intraoral scan, A digital scan captures a precise 3D image of your teeth and bite. The scan takes a few minutes and is generally comfortable.
Bite assessment, How your upper and lower teeth meet affects both what Invisalign can address and how your treatment is planned. The dentist assesses this as part of the records process.
Nothing is decided at this stage. The records are simply gathered so that a realistic picture of your case can be built.
How the Digital Treatment Plan Is Presented
Once the scan and records are processed, a digital treatment plan can be generated. This maps out the intended tooth movements across the course of your treatment, you can see a simulation of where your teeth are now and where they're expected to be at the end.
This tends to be one of the more useful parts of the consultation. Seeing the proposed movement makes the treatment feel tangible rather than theoretical, and it gives you a basis for asking specific questions: Does that tooth move the way I'd hoped? Is this the result I had in mind?
The plan is a proposal, not a guarantee. Teeth respond individually, and refinements during treatment are common. Our team explains this upfront so there are no surprises later.
How Cost and Timeline Are Estimated
Cost and timeline both become clearer once the scan and treatment plan have been reviewed, neither is quoted meaningfully before the dentist has seen your teeth.
At Sopa Square Dental Clinic, most Invisalign treatments cost around $6,000 The exact figure depends on case complexity and the number of aligner trays needed. We confirm your specific cost after the exam and scan, not before.
Timelines work the same way. Most cases fall somewhere in the 6–18 month range:
Case complexity | Approximate timeline |
Simple spacing or alignment changes | Around 6–9 months |
Moderate movement | Around 9–14 months |
More involved crowding, spacing or bite changes | Around 14–18 months |
These are general ranges. Your dentist will give a more specific estimate once your records have been reviewed.
On payments: the structure is straightforward. Half is due upfront, with the remaining balance split into equal monthly payments across your treatment.
A $6,000 case, for example, would be $3,000 to start, then $500 per month for six months. Some insurance plans include orthodontic coverage that may apply, our team can help you check your specific plan before treatment begins.
Questions Worth Bringing to the Appointment
A good consultation is a two-way conversation. These tend to be the most useful questions to have ready:
Am I actually a candidate, or is my case better suited to another approach?
What specifically would be moving, and what would stay the same?
What does the timeline look like for my case after you've seen the scan?
What happens if my teeth don't move as planned, are refinements included?
Does my insurance cover any of this, and how does the payment plan work?
Is there anything I need to address before treatment can start?
You don't need to prepare anything formal. If you have photos of a smile you like, or specific concerns about your bite, bringing those along gives us more to work with.
How to Book and What to Mention in Advance
You can request a consultation at Sopa Square Dental Clinic online or by calling 250-763-3720. The appointment request form includes a field for your main Invisalign question, cost, timeline, candidacy or insurance, so the team can prepare accordingly.
If you have existing dental concerns such as sensitivity, a known cavity or previous orthodontic treatment, mention those when you book.
It helps us make the most of your appointment time. If dental visits make you anxious, let us know that too, we explain each step before it happens and work at a pace that feels manageable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral to book an Invisalign consultation in Kelowna?
No referral is needed. You can book directly with our team at Sopa Square Dental Clinic by calling 250-763-3720 or using the online request form.
Will I leave the consultation knowing the cost?
You'll likely leave with a realistic range. The exact figure is confirmed after your exam, scan and treatment plan are reviewed, not quoted before the dentist has seen your teeth.
Is Invisalign suitable for adults, or mainly for teenagers?
Invisalign is used by adults across a wide range of ages. Anyone with healthy teeth and gums may be worth discussing candidacy with a dentist. The consultation is the right place to find out whether it suits your specific situation.