How Clear Aligners Work
Invisalign straightens teeth with a series of transparent, removable trays instead of metal braces. Each aligner set is custom made from a 3D scan of your mouth and moves your teeth a fraction of a millimetre. Wear one set for one to two weeks, switch to the next, and your teeth follow a path your dentist has already mapped on screen.
The mapping is the part patients love. Before you commit to anything at our Deira clinic, you see a ClinCheck simulation of your own teeth moving from where they are today to where they will finish. You know the destination, the route and the timeline before the first aligner is made.
Invisalign vs Braces: An Honest Comparison
Fixed braces still handle certain complex movements very well, and we say so when they are the better tool. For most adults and teens in Dubai, though, the daily experience tips the decision.
Comfort
Aligners are smooth medical grade plastic with no brackets to rub and no wires to snap. You feel pressure for a day or two with each new set, then very little at all.
Visibility
From a normal speaking distance, clear aligners are close to invisible. That matters if you present to clients in Downtown Dubai or simply prefer to keep your treatment private.
Eating
Braces come with a banned food list. Invisalign does not, because the trays come out for every meal. Karak, steak, popcorn, nothing is off the menu.
Hygiene
Brushing and flossing around brackets is hard work, and plaque loves the corners. With aligners you clean your teeth exactly as you always have, which keeps gums healthier across the months of treatment.
Who Is a Candidate?
Invisalign treats crowding, gaps, mild to moderate overbites and underbites, crossbites and relapse after old orthodontic treatment. Teens can be treated with aligners that include compliance indicators, and adults in their 50s and 60s start treatment with us every month. Severe rotations or significant jaw discrepancies may still need braces or combined care, and we will tell you plainly at your consultation. Healthy gums come first: if you need a cleaning or gum treatment, we handle that before any tooth moves.
Why Patients Choose Best Smile Clinic for Invisalign
- 3D ClinCheck preview of your finished smile before you commit
- Digital scanning, no goopy impressions
- Fixed written quote covering aligners, checkups and refinements
- Evening and Saturday appointments, Monday to Saturday 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- WhatsApp support between visits for quick questions
- 15+ years of clinical experience and 12,000+ smiles treated
- Flexible payment plans in AED
- Care in English, French, Arabic and Hindi
Invisalign Cost in Dubai
Your price depends on how many aligners your case needs, which the ClinCheck plan tells us precisely. After your consultation you receive a fixed written quote in AED, and the consultation fee is deducted from your treatment cost when you proceed.
| Treatment | Price Range (AED) |
|---|---|
| Invisalign express, minor crowding | From 8,000 |
| Invisalign full case | 12,000 to 22,000 |
| Retainers, per set | 800 to 1,500 |
| Teen orthodontic consult | 300 to 500 |
Monthly payment plans spread the cost across your treatment, so most patients pay as they progress rather than upfront.
Your Invisalign Journey, Step by Step
Step 1: 3D Scan and ClinCheck Preview
We scan your teeth digitally at the clinic on Sikkat Al Khail Road, photograph your smile and build your treatment plan. You watch your own teeth move to their final position on screen and approve the plan before anything is manufactured.
Step 2: New Aligners Every 1 to 2 Weeks
Your full series of aligners arrives, and we fit the first set. You change to the next set at home every one to two weeks, wearing each for 20 to 22 hours a day.
Step 3: Checkups Every 6 to 8 Weeks
Short progress visits every six to eight weeks confirm your teeth are tracking to plan. Because there are no wires to adjust, appointments are quick, and frequent travellers can often stretch the interval with photo updates over WhatsApp.
Step 4: Retainers
Teeth drift back if nothing holds them. When treatment finishes, we fit discreet retainers and give you a simple wear schedule so your result stays put for good.
The best orthodontic treatment is the one nobody notices in progress. Aligners move your teeth quietly while your life carries on.
Invisalign Questions, Answered
How long does Invisalign take?
Most full Invisalign cases at our Deira clinic take 6 to 18 months, depending on how far the teeth need to move. Express cases for minor crowding can finish in 3 to 6 months. Your ClinCheck preview shows the projected timeline before you start.
Does Invisalign hurt?
You will feel gentle pressure for a day or two after switching to a new aligner set. That pressure means the teeth are moving. Most patients describe it as mild tightness rather than pain, and there are no wires or brackets to rub against your cheeks.
Can I remove aligners for eating?
Yes. You take the aligners out for every meal and for any drink other than water, brush your teeth, then put them back in. To stay on schedule, wear them 20 to 22 hours a day.