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Invisalign & Clear Braces — Straighten Discreetly
Custom clear aligners that gently move your teeth into place — virtually invisible, removable, and planned at your local North Queensland clinic.
Invisalign uses a series of custom-made clear aligners, each worn for about two weeks, to gradually move your teeth into position — worn around 22 hours a day and removed only to eat and clean your teeth. It suits mild to moderate alignment issues, and treatment often takes 6 to 8 months. Fees are set by the number of aligners, starting from around $4,100, with flexible payment and health-fund options.
Clear & removable
Take them out to eat, brush and floss
~22 hrs a day
Worn full-time except when eating or cleaning
6–8 months typical
For mild to moderate cases; longer if complex
From ~$4,100
Priced by aligner count; payment plans available
Crooked or crowded teeth aren’t just a cosmetic concern — they can make cleaning harder and put uneven wear on your teeth. Clear aligners have made straightening far more appealing for adults and older teens who don’t want a mouthful of metal, because they’re almost invisible and come out whenever you eat or clean your teeth.
That discretion is exactly why aligners are popular with working professionals and university-age patients across the region — from students around Townsville’s Kirwan and Bohle Plains estates to young adults in Innisfail on the Cassowary Coast who’d rather not commit to fixed braces.
How Clear Aligners Work
Your treatment is a planned series of aligners, each one made to fit your teeth at a particular stage. You wear each pair for around two weeks, then swap to the next set. Every change nudges your teeth a little closer to their final position, so the movement is gradual and controlled rather than forced.
The aligners are worn roughly 22 hours a day — the key to a good result is simply keeping them in. You take them out to eat, to drink anything other than water, and to brush and floss, then pop them straight back in.
The Benefits
- Virtually invisible — most people won’t notice you’re wearing them.
- Removable — eat what you like and clean your teeth normally.
- Comfortable custom fit — smooth aligners rather than brackets and wires.
- Fewer chair-side adjustments — often fewer visits than traditional braces.
- Easy to keep clean — brush and floss with the aligners out.
Clear aligners are best suited to mild to moderate crowding, spacing and alignment issues. If your case is more complex, we’ll tell you honestly whether aligners or another approach will give you the better result.
Timeframes & What to Expect
Mild to moderate cases often take around 6 to 8 months; more significant movement can take more than a year. When you first start, you may notice a slight lisp for two to three weeks while your tongue adjusts — this settles for most people. Some tightness after switching to a new set is normal and shows the aligners are doing their job.
Cost & Payment
Because treatment is tailored to your teeth, the fee is set by how many aligners you need. As a guide: up to 7 aligners is around $4,100; 8–14 around $6,500; 15–39 around $7,300; and 40 or more around $7,500. We confirm your exact fee once your treatment is planned. Flexible payment options are available to spread the cost, and if your health fund includes orthodontic cover we’ll claim any rebate through HICAPS.
Important: Orthodontic results and timeframes vary between individuals and depend on wearing your aligners as directed. Fees noted are indicative; your treatment plan and quote are provided after an assessment. Seek advice appropriate to your circumstances from a qualified health practitioner.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Invisalign uses a series of custom-made clear aligners worn over your teeth. Each pair is worn for around two weeks before you move to the next in the series, and each set shifts your teeth a little closer to their final position. Because the aligners are clear and removable, most people find them a discreet, low-fuss way to straighten their teeth.
It depends on how much movement your teeth need. Mild to moderate issues often take around 6 to 8 months, while more significant cases can take more than a year. We’ll give you a realistic timeframe after assessing your teeth and planning your treatment.
For the best result, aligners should be worn around 22 hours a day — essentially all the time except when you’re eating, drinking anything other than water, or cleaning your teeth. Consistency is what keeps treatment on track, so the more disciplined you are, the smoother it tends to go.
Some people notice a slight lisp when they first start wearing aligners as the tongue adjusts to them. For most, this settles within about two to three weeks and isn’t noticeable to others.
The fee depends on how many aligners your treatment needs. As a guide: up to 7 aligners is around $4,100; 8–14 aligners around $6,500; 15–39 aligners around $7,300; and 40 or more around $7,500. Nationally, clear-aligner treatment can range from about $3,000 to $9,000. We’ll confirm your fee after planning, and flexible payment and health-fund options are available.
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