INVISALIGN
Invisalign Adelaide: want to straighten your teeth?
Invisalign clear aligners straighten teeth with a series of near-invisible, removable trays instead of fixed braces. At Avenue Dental Adelaide, your Invisalign journey starts with a free consultation that shows you the result before you commit: a digital scan with the iTero scanner, and an Outcome Simulator Pro preview of what your teeth could look like straightened. Then a conversation about how long it would take, what it would cost, and whether Invisalign is the right way to get there.
We’re recognised by Invisalign as a Diamond Elite provider, a status based on the number of Invisalign cases we treat. In practice that means the dentist planning your case has done it many times before, at every level from a few crowded front teeth to a full bite correction.
Invisalign from $3,400.
Your Invisalign consultation is free — a digital scan with the iTero scanner, an Outcome Simulator Pro preview of how your teeth could look after treatment, and a personalised quote before you decide anything.
Invisalign from $3,400 applies to the simplest cases; your dentist will confirm which Invisalign option suits your teeth at your consultation. Simulated results are an indication only and individual outcomes vary. Interest-free payment plans are available through Humm, with approval assessed by Humm.
What Invisalign Can and Can’t Fix
Invisalign has a reputation for handling almost anything, and for most adult smiles that’s close to true. It’s still one tool, and a Diamond Elite provider is one that knows its limits as well as its reach. Here’s an honest picture of both.
The scan at your free consultation is what tells us which side of this your teeth fall on, and the simulation shows you what treatment could achieve before you spend anything. Book your free consultation and we’ll tell you in the room.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. The information on this page is general in nature and does not constitute clinical advice. Individual suitability, treatment and costs depend on an assessment specific to you. Before proceeding, seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. View treatment risks here.
The only way to know which side of this line your teeth fall on is an assessment and scan. Book your free consultation and we’ll tell you in the room.
Real patients results at Avenue Dental
Dr Ernesto Villalba (DEN0002568419), Registered dentist, general registration. Treatment: Dental Implants, Invisalign, Veneers and Crowns. Final image taken 2 weeks after final treatment.
Dr Angela Chen (DEN0002310635), Registered Dentist, General Dentist. Treatment :Invisalign. Final image was captured on the day the Invisalign was finished.
We always encourage you to weigh up your options, ask questions and make a decision alongside your practitioner, and to seek independent advice or a second opinion from an AHPRA-registered health practitioner before going ahead.
The images shown on this page are for informational purposes only and depict examples of dental treatments performed at Avenue Dental. Results can vary based on individual circumstances, and any dental procedure carries risks and benefits. A comprehensive dental examination and consultation are required to determine the most appropriate treatment options for your needs. These images are not intended to be testimonials or guarantees of outcomes. All of our patients have consented to images being shared here. This content is general in nature and intended for adults. It is not medical advice. Any surgical or cosmetic procedure carries risks. Read more about the risks here.
How Invisalign works at Avenue Dental Adelaide
From the first scan to the last retainer, the same dentist looks after you. Open each step to see what happens and roughly how long it takes.
1Free consultation, scan and simulation
Your dentist examines your teeth, gums and bite and asks what you’d like to change. A digital scan with the iTero scanner replaces putty impressions and takes a few minutes. The Outcome Simulator Pro then shows, on screen, how your teeth could look after treatment, as an indication of what’s possible rather than a promise. You leave knowing whether Invisalign suits you, which package your teeth need and what it would cost. Nothing to pay, nothing to decide on the day.
2Your treatment plan
Once you decide to go ahead, your dentist plans every stage of movement from the scan, using Invisalign’s ClinCheck software. You review the plan together: how many aligners, how long treatment is expected to take, and what the finished position looks like. Adjustments are made before anything is manufactured.
3Aligners fitted
Your aligners arrive a few weeks after the plan is approved. At the fitting, your dentist may place small tooth-coloured attachments on some teeth to help the aligners grip and guide movement, and shows you how to insert, remove and clean them. Each set is worn for one to two weeks, 20 to 22 hours a day. Pressure for the first day or two of each new set is normal and means it’s working.
4Check-ins in the chair, and from your phone
You’ll see your dentist every six to ten weeks so they can check your teeth are tracking to plan and hand over your next sets of aligners. Between visits, the My Invisalign app lets you send progress photos from your phone for your dentist to review, so some check-ins can happen virtually rather than in the chair, which suits anyone juggling work, kids or travel. If something isn’t moving as expected, it’s caught early and adjusted. If extra sets are needed to finish the job (refinements), they’re planned from a fresh scan.
5Retainers, and keeping it straight
Teeth drift back towards where they started unless they’re held, so retainers are part of every Invisalign plan at Avenue Dental Adelaide. Worn as advised, at night for the long term, they keep the result you’ve worked for. Your regular check-ups are where we make sure they still fit and the teeth are holding.
Why Choose Avenue Dental for Invisalign in Adelaide
A Diamond Elite Invisalign provider — Invisalign awards Diamond Elite status based on the number of cases a practice treats. Ours means the dentist planning your Invisalign has done it many times before, across every level of complexity, and knows from experience what will and won’t work for a given set of teeth.
See it before you decide — Your free consultation includes a digital scan with the iTero scanner and an Outcome Simulator Pro preview of how your teeth could look after treatment. You review it on screen with your dentist before spending anything.
Planned tooth by tooth — Your movements are mapped in Invisalign’s ClinCheck software and reviewed with you before a single aligner is made. If the finish isn’t what you want, it’s changed at the planning stage, not after.
Check-ins that fit your life — In-person reviews every six to ten weeks in Adelaide, plus the My Invisalign app for progress photos between visits, so some check-ins happen from your phone rather than the chair.
The same dentist from scan to retainer — The person who plans your case fits your aligners, reviews your progress and fits your retainers. No handovers, no re-telling the story.
Honest about the alternatives — Invisalign isn’t right for everyone, and a practice that treats this many cases has seen enough to know when it isn’t. If braces or a specialist orthodontist would serve you better, you’ll hear that at the consultation.
Clear pricing and payment plans — Invisalign from $3,400, with the exact figure for your case in writing after your consultation. Interest-free payment plans through Humm are available, with approval assessed by Humm.
Dr Angela Chen (DEN0002310635), Registered dentist, general registration. Treatment: Invisalign Final image taken on completion of treatment. Results are individual and yours may differ.Results can vary based on individual circumstances, and any dental procedure carries risks and benefits. See treatment risks here.
How to choose an Invisalign provider in Adelaide
How many Invisalign cases have they treated?
Invisalign publishes this, in a way: providers are ranked by case volume, and the tier is displayed on their Invisalign listing. A practice that treats a handful of cases a year and one that treats hundreds are offering different levels of experience for the same price. Ask for the tier, or look it up on Invisalign’s own provider finder.
Will you see the plan before anything is made?
A scan, a simulation and a reviewed ClinCheck plan should come before aligners are manufactured, and you should be able to ask for changes at that stage. If a practice quotes from photos or skips the plan review, keep looking.
Who does the reviews, and how?
Invisalign works when someone checks that your teeth are actually following the plan every few weeks and intervenes when they don’t. Ask who does those reviews, how often, whether virtual check-ins are available between visits, and what happens if teeth aren’t tracking.
What’s included, and what’s a refinement?
Refinements, extra aligners to finish the job, are common. Some quotes include them; others charge per round. Ask before you sign, and ask about retainers too, because a plan without them isn’t finished.
Have they ever said no?
A good Invisalign dentist sometimes recommends braces, or refers to a specialist orthodontist, because the case needs it. A practice that has never turned an Invisalign case away isn’t seeing enough of them, or isn’t being honest about the ones it sees.
Ask those five questions of anyone, including us.
The information on this page is general in nature and does not constitute clinical advice. Individual suitability, treatment and costs depend on an assessment specific to you. Before proceeding, seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. View treatment risks here.
Invisalign in Adelaide: your questions answered
How much does Invisalign cost in Adelaide?
At Avenue Dental Adelaide, Invisalign starts from $3,400 for the simplest cases, with the exact figure for your teeth given in writing after your free consultation. Across Adelaide, Invisalign is commonly quoted from around $3,000 for short packages to $9,000 or more for comprehensive treatment. The difference comes down to which Invisalign package your teeth need, how many aligners that involves, and what the quote includes. Interest-free payment plans through Humm are available.
What is included in the price?
At Avenue Dental, your Invisalign price includes the iTero scan and Outcome Simulator Pro preview, your ClinCheck treatment plan, the aligners, every review appointment, and the retainers you wear afterwards. Refinement aligners, where extra sets are needed to finish, are included in comprehensive packages and quoted up front on shorter ones. Whoever quotes you, ask them to list what is in the number.
Should I see a dentist or an orthodontist for Invisalign in Adelaide?
Both treat with Invisalign. Orthodontists are specialists who handle complex jaw and bite cases and take referrals; dentists with Invisalign training provide the large majority of Invisalign treatment in Australia. What matters most is how much Invisalign the clinician actually does. Avenue Dental Adelaide is a Diamond Elite Invisalign provider, a status Invisalign awards based on case volume, and we refer to a specialist orthodontist when a case needs one, such as severe crowding needing extractions or a jaw discrepancy needing surgery.
What does Diamond Elite Invisalign provider mean?
Invisalign ranks its providers in tiers according to the number of cases they treat each year, and Diamond Elite is among the highest. It is not a clinical qualification; it is a measure of experience. For you, it means the dentist planning your case has treated many Invisalign patients across the full range of complexity, and has a track record with the planning, the refinements and the finishing that make the difference between straight and right.
How long does Invisalign take?
Most Invisalign treatment in Adelaide takes between six and eighteen months. Minor crowding at the front can be quicker; a full bite correction takes longer. Your dentist gives you an estimated timeframe with your treatment plan, and that estimate depends on wearing your aligners 20 to 22 hours a day, as prescribed.
Can I see what my teeth will look like before I start?
Yes. Your free consultation includes a scan with the iTero scanner and an Outcome Simulator Pro preview, which shows on screen how your teeth could look after treatment. It is an indication of what is possible rather than a guarantee, and individual results vary, but it lets you see the direction of travel before you commit to anything.
Is Invisalign the same as clear braces or clear aligners?
Invisalign is a brand of clear aligner, and clear braces usually means the same thing in everyday use. Several aligner systems exist in Australia and work on the same principle of gradual, planned tooth movement. What separates them is the planning software, the material, and the experience of the person treating you. Avenue Dental Adelaide treats with Invisalign.
Does Invisalign hurt?
Most people feel pressure or tenderness for a day or two after starting each new aligner, which is the aligner doing its job. It usually settles quickly. Sharp or ongoing pain is not expected and is something to raise with your dentist straight away.
How often do I need to come in?
In-person reviews are every six to ten weeks at Avenue Dental Adelaide, so your dentist can check your teeth are tracking to plan and give you your next sets of aligners. Between visits, the My Invisalign app lets you send progress photos from your phone for your dentist to review, so some check-ins can happen virtually.
Does health insurance cover Invisalign?
Some private health funds contribute towards Invisalign under orthodontic extras cover, usually with waiting periods and annual or lifetime limits, and the amount varies widely between funds and levels. Medicare does not cover Invisalign. We give you the item numbers with your written quote so you can check with your fund before you decide.
What happens after Invisalign?
You move into retainers, which are included in every Invisalign plan at Avenue Dental Adelaide. Teeth drift back over time unless they are held, so retainers worn as your dentist advises, usually at night, long term, are how you keep your result. We check them at your regular check-ups.
Flexible payment plans
At Avenue Dental on the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne, we understand that dental treatment can be difficult to fit into your budget, which is why we offer a range of different dental payment plan options.
