Clear Aligner Brands Compared: Invisalign, Angel, 3M Clarity and Orbach Aligners
Clear aligner brands compared — how Invisalign, Angel, 3M Clarity, and Orbach Aligners differ in material, track record, and fit…
3M Clarity clear aligners
3M Clarity Aligners in Washington, DC & Alexandria
Clear aligners from a trusted name in orthodontics — available only through orthodontists, with engineered attachments for precise, predictable movement, managed by Dr. Orbach.
What it is
An orthodontist-only aligner system
3M Clarity Aligners (now from Solventum, formerly 3M Health Care) are a professional clear-aligner system offered only through orthodontists — not direct-to-consumer — with precision attachments for controlled tooth movement.
Clear, removable trays from an established manufacturer, planned and supervised by Dr. Orbach for a reliable, well-controlled result.
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Who it's for
Professional aligners with doctor oversight
Patients who want an established brand
Materials science and orthodontic experience behind the system.
Discreet, removable treatment
Clear trays that come out for meals and brushing.
Mild-to-moderate cases
A controlled option for many aligner candidates.
The journey
How treatment works
1
Free consult
Dr. Orbach reviews your bite and goals and confirms the right system for you.
2
Digital scan
A fast, mess-free scan plans your treatment precisely.
3
Your aligners
A series of custom, removable trays you change on schedule, with Dr. Orbach checking progress.
4
Retention
Retainers protect your result, with same-day help if one is ever lost.
Compare your options
Clear aligners, compared
What it is
Clear, removable trays
Clear, removable trays
Clear, removable trays
Clear, removable trays
Material / tech
SmartTrack material
Multi-layer comfort material
Precision Grip attachments
Designed in-house by Dr. Orbach
Track record
Most recognized; largest dataset
Global — 20+ yrs, 1M+ patients
Established maker (3M / Solventum)
Dr. Orbach's own system
Availability
Doctor-planned (we manage it)
Through orthodontists
Orthodontist-only (no direct-to-consumer)
In-house only
Especially suited to
Broad range incl. more complex
Comfort + value
Established-brand reliability
Value + full doctor control
Relative cost
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$ (most accessible)
At Orbach Orthodontics
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3M ClarityOn this page
What it isClear, removable trays
Material / techPrecision Grip attachments
Track recordEstablished maker (3M / Solventum)
AvailabilityOrthodontist-only (no direct-to-consumer)
Especially suited toEstablished-brand reliability
Relative cost$$
At Orbach OrthodonticsOffered
Invisalign
What it isClear, removable trays
Material / techSmartTrack material
Track recordMost recognized; largest dataset
AvailabilityDoctor-planned (we manage it)
Especially suited toBroad range incl. more complex
Relative cost$$$
At Orbach OrthodonticsOffered
Angel Aligners
What it isClear, removable trays
Material / techMulti-layer comfort material
Track recordGlobal — 20+ yrs, 1M+ patients
AvailabilityThrough orthodontists
Especially suited toComfort + value
Relative cost$$
At Orbach OrthodonticsOffered
Orbach In-House
What it isClear, removable trays
Material / techDesigned in-house by Dr. Orbach
Track recordDr. Orbach's own system
AvailabilityIn-house only
Especially suited toValue + full doctor control
Relative cost$ (most accessible)
At Orbach OrthodonticsOffered
Every aligner here can deliver a great result — what decides it is the orthodontist's plan. Dr. Orbach matches the brand to your case at your free consult.
The decision-maker
The orthodontist, not the brand, makes your result
Every aligner here is good plastic — what matters is the hand that plans it. Dr. Orbach chooses the system that fits your case and controls every adjustment himself, in practice since 2010.
In practice since 2010Every case doctor-plannedAll four aligner systems
Meet Dr. Orbach3M Clarity Aligners FAQ
Good to know
What are 3M Clarity Aligners?
A professional clear-aligner system from 3M/Solventum, available only through orthodontists.
Are they only available through an orthodontist?
Yes — they're not sold direct-to-consumer, so your treatment is always doctor-supervised.
How much do they cost?
Depends on your case; exact quote at your consult.
How long does treatment take?
Usually 6–18 months.
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See if 3M Clarity Aligners are right for you
A free consult with Dr. Orbach is the best way to find out — in person or online, no referral needed.
For more guidance on this topic, read our related guide: Clear Aligner Brands Compared: Invisalign, Angel, 3M Clarity and Orbach Aligners.
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