Smilebar & Insurance
Smilebar does not bill your insurance. You're responsible for your treatment cost and payments. However, if your insurance covers orthodontic treatment, we will be happy to submit a claim on your behalf for reimbursement.
Check for an orthodontic benefit
Simply call your insurance company and see if they will cover orthodontic treatment. Be sure to ask if there's an age limit on your policy.
Complete our insurance form
Complete our insurance form. Don’t forget to add the policy holders information if you are a dependent. We file the claim once you begin treatment.
Note: You'll receive a link to the form once you begin treatment
Wait for payment from your insurance company
Once the claim has been filed, it will take 4-6 weeks to process, depending on your insurance. If you have questions about your claim, contact your insurance company directly.
Questions? Call us at 617-449-3608 or email hello@smilebar.com
Invisalign insurance and payment questions
Does dental insurance cover Invisalign?
Most dental plans that include an orthodontic benefit cover Invisalign on the same terms as braces, typically 25% to 50% up to a lifetime maximum of $1,000 to $3,000. The benefit is usually once per lifetime, so if it was used for braces as a teenager it may already be spent. We check your specific plan before you commit to anything.
Does MassHealth cover Invisalign?
MassHealth orthodontic coverage is limited and depends on medical necessity rather than appearance. It is generally available to members under 21 whose case scores highly enough on a handicapping malocclusion assessment. Adult coverage is rare. We can tell you at your consultation whether your case is likely to qualify.
Can I use HSA or FSA money for Invisalign?
Yes. Invisalign is an eligible medical expense for both HSA and FSA, and you can combine those funds with an insurance benefit and a payment plan. FSA funds usually expire at the end of the plan year, so timing treatment to use them is worth planning.
What if I have no insurance at all?
Around half our patients pay without an orthodontic benefit. We offer interest-free payment plans with no down payment, so treatment is spread across monthly payments. You get an exact total at your free consultation, not a range.
Are there any costs beyond the quoted price?
No. The price quoted at your consultation covers the full treatment: x-rays, scans, all aligners, final retainers, supplies, and any refinements needed at the end. We do not add fees during treatment.
Ready to start? Book a free consultation.
Ten minutes, at our Back Bay studio or virtually. You will leave knowing whether Invisalign suits your case, what it will cost, and how long it will take.
Invisalign is the only treatment we provide. If your case genuinely needs fixed braces, we will say so and refer you on.