Q How does Invisalign work?

A Invisalign takes a modern approach to straightening teeth,

using a custom-made series of aligners created for you and

The hygienic
WITH only you. These aligners are made of smooth, comfortable and
virtually invisible plastic that you simply wear over your teeth.

INVISALIGN,
Wearing the aligners will gradually and gently shift your teeth
into place, based on the exact movements your dentist or
benefits of straighter teeth orthodontist plans out for you. There are no metal brackets to

HEALTHIER GUMS
Properly positioned teeth are easier to brush and floss than
THERE’S attach and no wires to tighten. You simply pop in a new set of
aligners approximately every two weeks, until your treatment is
complete and you achieve the confident smile that you’ve always
teeth that are crowded, crooked, or spaced too far apart.
Properly aligned teeth can help gums fit more tightly around NOTHING wanted. The best part about the whole process is that most
people won’t even know you’re straightening your teeth.

BETWEEN
them,1 which may lead to better periodontal health.
Q How much does Invisalign cost?
EASIER CLEANINGS A In most cases, the cost and treatment time of Invisalign is

YOU AND
With maintenance of good oral hygiene, the chances of comparable to traditional braces. However, as with other medical

having plaque retention, or developing tooth decay, or treatments, only your doctor can determine the cost, based on
your specific needs. Other factors may include your treatment

A HEALTHY,
periodontal (gum) disease can be reduced.
goals, the difficulty of your case, how long you are in treatment,
DECREASED RISK OF ABNORMAL WEAR your orthodontic insurance coverage, and additional factors

CONFIDENT
Properly aligned teeth can be less stressful on the determined by your dentist or orthodontist. In Australia, the cost

supporting bone jaw joints. of treatment ranges from $6,000-$8,500. But if your teeth only THE
CLEAR WAY
need minor corrections, prices can start as low as $4,000

ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT COMPARISON

SMILE. Q
A
DOES INVISALIGN REALLY WORK?
Yes. Over 1.4 million patients with a wide variety of dental challenges TO A
INVISALIGN BRACES
have been treated with Invisalign. Invisalign was developed with
HEALTHY SMILE
Treats a wide variety of cases X X 96% Patient Satisfaction Rate* orthodontists and is used in dental practices worldwide.

Straightens your teeth X X

Over 1.4 million patients are smiling with confidence thanks to
Average cost between $6,000 – $8,500 X X
Invisalign. Without brackets or wires, Invisalign takes a modern
Allows you to eat whatever foods you enjoy X
approach to teeth straightening and is virtually invisible.
Allows you to remove when you want X

Enjoy virtually invisible teeth-straightening X

Brush and floss your teeth normally X

Consists of smooth, comfortable plastic X

Invisalign Teen: up to 6 free replacement aligners** X

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Ong et al., 1998 Boyd and Baumrind, 1992, Zachrisson and Zachrisson, 1972 * US Survey data 2009, Align Technology, Inc. [Link]
** Invisalign Teen only. [Link]
The Clear Alternative to Braces
 Clear, Removable, Comfortable Treatment Options
Invisalign fits with your lifestyle to ensure your treatment Recent developments have expanded the clinical scope of
doesn’t hold you back. The removable nature of the aligners Invisalign treatment. Nowadays, the Invisalign system can
means you can take them out for special occasions, continue be used to treat most orthodontic patients with increasingly

THE
to eat your favourite foods and brush and floss normally to complex malocclusions; from overly crowded teeth and
keep your teeth and gums healthy. underbites to jaw problems and tooth alignment.

CLEAR
ALTERNATIVE Results You can see

TO BRACES
crowding Spacing
® Before Invisalign After Invisalign
Not enough room for the teeth Spaces between the teeth

Developed with
Orthodontists, Spacing treatment
Nine months, 19 aligners
overbite
Protruding upper teeth
Underbite
Protruding lower teeth

Invisalign is the virtually invisible and hygienic

alternative to braces that lets you keep
smiling during your treatment. Invisalign uses
a series of custom-made, clear, removable
aligners that gradually move teeth toward
crowding treatment Deep bite open bite
the smile you’ve always wanted. Invisalign is Seven months, 14 aligners Upper front teeth hide Back teeth are together but space
so discreet; most people won’t even notice lower teeth is present between the front teeth
Actual treatment time and results may vary.
you’re wearing them.

Ask your doctor how Invisalign can work

for you or go to our website to find an
experienced Invisalign Provider in your area.
For more information in Australia visit
[Link] or call 1800 468 472.
In New Zealand visit [Link]
or call on 0800 542 123.