MediSave
MediSave in Singapore is only claimable for dental treatments that involve surgery due to medical reasons.
As Invisalign is non-surgical and is considered as an aesthetic dental treatment, MediSave is not claimable.
Cost of Invisalign Treatment in Singapore
23 September 2021
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Invisalign
The cost of Invisalign treatment in Singapore may range from $4,200 – $9,000. The main factors affecting the price for each patient are the complexity of teeth condition and the clinic’s Invisalign provider tier.
Other factors that may affect the overall price are pre-treatment procedures (if required), mid-treatment and aftercare expenses. This accounts for the huge price range.
Thus, before committing to a clinic, make sure to check about their Invisalign package and what it includes. This will give you a better idea of the overall costs involved to achieve your dream smile!
Consultations for Invisalign treatment consists of 2 parts:
Consultation with dentist
This is when your dentist takes a look at your teeth condition, understands your concerns, and what you wish to achieve after the treatment.
After the chat, if you don’t wish to proceed with the treatment, the consultation itself will cost $20 – $70 on average.
X-rays and scans
If you wish to proceed with the treatment, the clinic will do X-rays, iTero scans and take intraoral photos for you.
This will cost approximately $200+ (inclusive of the consultation fee).
These prices may vary for each clinic. So, before making an appointment, you might want to ask about the consultation fees!
There are different types of Invisalign treatment plans available — Express, Lite, Moderate and Comprehensive. The type of plan that’s allocated to each patient will depend on the complexity of their malocclusion.
If you have a complex teeth misalignment, more aligner sets will be needed to achieve the desired outcome. This requires a more comprehensive and longer treatment, which means the cost of Invisalign treatment will be higher.
On the flipside, if you only require minor teeth movements, you may be suitable for the Express or Lite plan which is more affordable. Consult a dentist to understand which plan is more suitable for you!
| Express | Lite | Moderate | Comprehensive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of aligner sets | Up to 7 aligner sets | Up to 14 aligner sets | Up to 26 aligner sets | As many aligners required to reach desired outcome |
| Suitable teeth condition | Designed to treat relapse and minor movements | Mainly for mild crowding/spacing cases with no extraction required | Mild to moderate cases of crowding and spacing | Moderate to severe cases of crowding and spacing |
| Additional refinement aligners | 1 additional set included (before treatment expiration date) | 2 additional sets included (before treatment expiration date) | Unlimited sets of additional aligners included (first 2 years after shipment date of first order) | Unlimited sets of additional aligners can be ordered (before treatment expiration date) |
| Treatment expiration | 1 year | 2 years | 3 years | 5 years |
| Price range | $4,000 - $5,000 | $5,000 - $6,000 | $6,000 - $7,000 | $7,000 - $8,000 |
Note: A suitable Invisalign plan will be recommended by your dentist based on the complexity of your teeth condition.
Invisalign provider tier
Clinics with a higher Invisalign provider tier indicates that they’ve attended to more cases before. This translates to having more experience, which may lead to more expensive treatment as Invisalign is a doctor-directed treatment.
What is a doctor-directed treatment?
Invisalign is a clear aligner system that requires a dentist to closely monitor and track your progress from start to finish. Ultimately, your treatment journey and outcome will be heavily determined by your dentist’s prescription. Thus, with more experience, the dentist will be able to provide a proper diagnosis and personalised treatment plan to achieve your desired outcome effectively.
Invisalign is a clear aligner system that requires a dentist to closely monitor and track your progress from start to finish. Ultimately, your treatment journey and outcome will be heavily determined by your dentist’s prescription. Thus, with more experience, the dentist will be able to provide a proper diagnosis and personalised treatment plan to achieve your desired outcome effectively.
Number of refinement adjustments required
It’s quite common for refinement adjustments to be done during the treatment if your teeth aren’t following the plan. In such cases, more aligner sets may be required and attachments may be replaced.
These may add on to the cost of the treatment, depending on what your Invisalign package includes. During the consultation stage, it’s a good idea to check with the clinic about this, so you can be prepared for any possible additional costs.
Pre-treatment and aftercare expenses
Other factors that will affect the cost of Invisalign treatment are
- Pre-treatment procedures: if you need any dental procedures before Invisalign treatment can commence e.g. tooth extraction, scaling and polishing
- Aftercare: cost of retainers
These will add on to the treatment cost if they aren’t included in the package.
Unfortunately, there are currently no subsidies and discounts for Invisalign treatment in Singapore.
CHAS, PG and MG Cards
Similarly, CHAS, Pioneer and Merdeka Generation dental subsidies are only applicable for essential treatments such as simple teeth extractions, filling and dentures.
Thus, aesthetic treatments such as Invisalign are not eligible.
Dental Insurance
Dental coverage for braces or orthodontic treatment is dependent on the insurance plan that you have.
However, most of the time, such coverage comes as an additional add-on since they are aesthetic procedures.
Other clear aligner brands
| Invisalign | ClearCorrect | Aurora | WonderSmile | Zenyum | Smile Direct Club | Candid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | In-clinic | In-clinic | In-clinic | Direct-to-consumer | Direct-to-consumer | Direct-to-consumer | Direct-to-consumer |
| Treatment effectiveness | All types of malocclusions | All types of malocclusions | All types of malocclusions | • Protrusion • Spacing • Crowding • Gap between teeth | Not suitable for patients who: • Require extractionS before treatment • Have severe teeth crowding | • Spacing • Crowding | Certain types of malocclusions |
| Price | $3,500 - $9,000 | $2,500 - $3,500 | $2,400 - $4,900 | $2,490 - $2,560 | $2,400 - $3,900 | $2,500 - $3,110 | $2,841 - $3,247 |
Aside from Invisalign, there are a number of other clear aligner brands which can be categorised into:
- In-clinic
- Direct-to-consumer (DTC)
In-clinic aligner brands are conducted and supervised by dentists in person to provide a personal, face-to-face experience. DTC brands, on the other hand, work with dentists to administer and monitor patient’s progress remotely via teledentistry.
That’s why DTC brands tend to be more affordable. However, they’re more suitable for mild to moderate cases.
Thus, if you have a tighter budget and less complex malocclusion, you can consider DTC aligner brands!
Braces options
Another more affordable alternative is braces. There are 4 types of braces which you can choose based on your preferences and budget.
| Traditional metal braces | Traditional ceramic braces | Self-ligating metal braces | Self-ligating ceramic braces | Invisalign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Most noticeable due to coloured rubber bands | Less noticeable than traditional metal braces | As noticeable as traditional metal braces due to sliding doors | Less noticeable than self-ligating metal braces | Least noticeable |
| Frequency of dental visits | Every 4 - 8 weeks | Every 4 - 8 weeks | Every 6 - 8 weeks | Every 6 - 8 weeks | Every 8 - 12 weeks |
| Price range | $3,900 – $4,400 | $4,600 – $5,200 | $5,100 – $5,700 | $5,800 – $6,500 | $3,500 – $8,800 |
i.Dental is a Black Diamond Provider and we’ve attended to more than 4,000 Invisalign cases to date. In 2014, our Capital Tower clinic was appointed as an Invisalign Dedicated Clinic by Align Technology.
Price:
$4,200 - $8,800
Consultation with diagnostic records
• Consultation with our Invisalign accredited dentist
• 4 X-rays and
• a 3D scan using iTero to capture a 3D image of your teeth
• Consultation with our Invisalign accredited dentist
• 4 X-rays and
• a 3D scan using iTero to capture a 3D image of your teeth
$237.60
1st downpayment
(Upon approval of dental treatment plan)
(Upon approval of dental treatment plan)
$864
2nd downpayment
(Upon issuing 1st set of aligners)
(Upon issuing 1st set of aligners)
$1,620
Monthly instalment
$300 - $400
Prices quoted do not include other dental treatments such as extractions, fillings and cleaning.
For students and NSFs, the package will include a pair of post-treatment clear retainers that costs $486.
FAQs
Invisalign is backed by data from 9 million patients globally. Additionally, Align Technology (the manufacturers of Invisalign) engage in constant research and development to improve their technology and products.
Technology used
- iTero Element® scanner: captures an accurate 3D image of your teeth
- ClinCheck® software: used by dentists to customise treatment plan
Feature of Invisalign aligners
- SmartTrack™ material: applies gentle, consistent force comfortably
- SmartForce®: tooth-coloured attachments to enable complex teeth movements
- SmartStage™ technology: optimises tooth movement sequence
Unfortunately, there are no subsidies for Invisalign treatment as it’s considered as a cosmetic treatment.
This depends on your preferred clinic. Most clinics would have instalment plans in place to make treatment more affordable.
For example, at i.Dental, this is the payment breakdown for Invisalign treatment:
- Consultation with diagnostic records: $237.60
- 1st downpayment upon approval of treatment plan: $864
- 2nd downpayment upon issuing 1st set of aligners: $1,620
- Monthly instalment: $300 – $400
Student and NSF plans are also available.