I Finally Stopped Hiding My Smile in Photos
June 10, 2026 • 6 min read
Most adults do not come in talking about millimeters of crowding. They come in talking about photos.
The ones they crop. The ones they take from a higher angle. The ones they skip altogether at a birthday dinner.
A Fishers patient put it simply after a few months of Invisalign® at Smile in Fishers: she finally stopped hiding her smile in pictures. That is not a tagline. That is the reason most adults say yes.
Why photos are the real consult question
Straight teeth matter. So does being able to laugh without covering your mouth.
Clear aligners let you keep your normal day — meetings, school pickup, a Saturday on the soccer sideline — without a metal smile in every picture. You take them out to eat. You brush the way you already brush. You put them back in.
Treatment still takes consistency. The trays only work if they are in. But the social part of treatment is the part most adults have been delaying for years.
What the first months actually look like
At Indy Smile Group the first Invisalign visit is built around the iTero® scanner, not a putty impression. You see a 3D model of your teeth the same day. Many patients leave with a preview of where treatment can go before they have committed to a full plan.
A typical adult start looks like this:
- Records and photos
- iTero scan at Carmel, Fishers, or North Indianapolis
- A treatment plan you can see, not just hear described
- Aligners that fit into work and family life
Most people notice the trays for a few days. After that, the bigger change is the one in the mirror — and in the camera roll.
What it costs at Indy Smile Group
Invisalign for kids or adults is **$4,979**. If a child needs the Invisalign Palatal Expander appliance, that is a separate **$749** add-on. A consult is required to determine candidacy. Individual results vary.
Periodic specials stay at that same $4,979 and may include retainers or take-home whitening in the fee. There is not a second Invisalign price.
New to the practice? The New Patient Special is **$99** for the exam, cleaning, and necessary X-rays. New patients only. Not valid with insurance.
Where to start
If photos are the thing you keep editing, start with a free SmileView preview or book a free iTero scan:
- Smile in Fishers — 9865 E. 116th Street, Suite 100
You do not have to wait for a new year. You have to be ready to stop hiding the smile you already have.
Our team at Carmel, Fishers, and North Indianapolis is here to help. Choose your preferred location and appointment type.
Free consults available. We’ll match you with the right doctor and location.