Dental Australia
Invisalign cost in Australia
Compare Invisalign and clear aligner treatment costs in Australia. The final quote depends on case complexity, aligner count, refinement visits, retainers, scans and payment plan terms.
All prices in AUD unless stated.
Quick answer
Aligner treatment is quoted by case, so no typical price is given here. 2 of the 4 practices whose aligner pages were read print a full-treatment fee for a named aligner product and a stated scope. Each aligner row in the table below is one product at one scope (a tier such as Lite, or the number of arches), and an upfront pay-in-full price has a row of its own; no fee appears in more than one row, and none is a quote: treatment is assessed case by case. Ask whether refinements, retainers and scans are in the quote. Aligner offers some dental operators publish are listed on the AU dental page.
How the bill works
Cost anatomy
Dentist fee
The clinical fee for examination, procedure time and reviews.
Ask what is included in the quoted item.
Materials or lab work
Fillings, crowns, whitening kits, retainers or aligners where relevant.
A major reason quotes vary between clinics.
Extras insurance
Private health extras may rebate basic, major or orthodontic dental.
Limits, waiting periods and item rules usually apply.
Patient gap
The amount left after any extras benefit.
Often most or all of the bill for cosmetic treatment.
Access routes
Self-pay
Patient pays the dental practice directly.
Most adult dental care in Australia is private.
Extras insurance
Policy may rebate part of basic, major or orthodontic dental.
Check annual or lifetime limits before booking.
Offer or package pricing
Some clinics publish new-patient, whitening or aligner offers.
Check location eligibility and what is excluded.
Invisalign and clear aligner cost components
| Item | Published price | Usually included? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invisalign Comprehensive, both arches (upfront, pay-in-full price) | Impression Orthodontics (specialist orthodontic practice): $9,060 | Case-dependent | The price for paying the whole fee upfront, which the practice says is discounted; it prints a higher payment-plan price beside it. |
| Invisalign Lite, both arches (upfront, pay-in-full price) | Impression Orthodontics (specialist orthodontic practice): $5,170 | Case-dependent | The price for paying the whole fee upfront, which the practice says is discounted; it prints a higher payment-plan price beside it. |
| Invisalign Lite, single arch (upfront, pay-in-full price) | Impression Orthodontics (specialist orthodontic practice): $3,670 | Case-dependent | The price for paying the whole fee upfront, which the practice says is discounted; it prints a higher payment-plan price beside it. |
| Invisalign Moderate, both arches (upfront, pay-in-full price) | Impression Orthodontics (specialist orthodontic practice): $8,060 | Case-dependent | The price for paying the whole fee upfront, which the practice says is discounted; it prints a higher payment-plan price beside it. |
| Invisalign Moderate, single arch (upfront, pay-in-full price) | Impression Orthodontics (specialist orthodontic practice): $5,730 | Case-dependent | The price for paying the whole fee upfront, which the practice says is discounted; it prints a higher payment-plan price beside it. |
| Invisalign, both arches | Biltoft Dental: $8,000 | Case-dependent | As printed by the practice for this scope; not a quote. |
| Invisalign, single arch | Biltoft Dental: $5,000 | Case-dependent | As printed by the practice for this scope; not a quote. |
| Retainers | Not tracked | Check quote | Needed after active treatment. |
| Extras insurance orthodontics | Not tracked | Only if policy includes orthodontics | Lifetime limits and waiting periods often apply. |
Published new-patient and treatment offers, with each operator’s inclusions and source, are listed on the AU dental page. See published dental offers
Typical patient journey
Before
Consult, examination, scans or treatment plan where needed.
Ask for the full itemised fee before treatment.
During
The procedure, aligner fitting, whitening session or restoration appointment.
Check what happens if extra work is found.
After
Follow-up, retainers, replacement trays or maintenance reviews.
Ask which follow-up visits are included.
Medicare and insurance notes
- Medicare usually does not cover adult orthodontics or Invisalign.
- Extras orthodontic benefits often have lifetime limits, not just annual limits.
- Ask whether the dentist or orthodontist is the treating clinician and how refinements are handled.
Usually included
- Consultation where stated
- Digital scan where stated
- Aligners and review visits where included
May cost extra
- Retainers
- Refinements
- Attachments or IPR
- Payment plan fees
- Lost aligners
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly is included in the quoted dental item?
- Are X-rays, scans, retainers, lab work or follow-up visits extra?
- What will extras insurance rebate, if any?
- Are there location, offer or eligibility restrictions?
Cost terms used on this page
Gap
The amount left for the patient after Medicare, insurer or subsidy payments.
MBS item
A Medicare Benefits Schedule service code used to calculate rebates.
PBS
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, which subsidises eligible medicines.
Known-gap
A private insurance arrangement where the patient gap is disclosed in advance.
Hospital excess
A fixed amount a patient may pay when claiming on private hospital cover.
Related Australian pages
Sources & further reading
- Australian Dental Association — Dental treatment context and patient information.
- Services Australia Child Dental Benefits Schedule — Public dental benefit rules for eligible children.
- AHPRA Register of Practitioners — Registration checks for Australian dental practitioners.
- Biltoft Dental: aligner fees — Aligner treatment fees as printed, read 6 November 2026
- Impression Orthodontics: aligner fees — Aligner treatment fees as printed, read 6 November 2026
Prescription treatments require a valid Australian prescription from an AHPRA-registered practitioner. This site does not provide medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any treatment.