Invisible braces in Australia: what they cost and who sells them
Every clear aligner brand that treats Australian patients, with its Australian price exactly as it states it, how treatment is supervised, what health insurance and Medicare cover, and what Australia's dental bodies say about treatment by post.
Of the brands that treat Australian patients and publish a price, Glimmer Aligners starts lowest: AU$1,450 for Glimmer EZ (Australia, upper and lower). Systems fitted through a practice, such as Invisalign, are priced by each practice: “Because each smile is unique, Invisalign trained doctors determine the cost themselves.” (Invisalign) Medicare does not pay for braces, and extras cover pays only up to each fund's limits, after a waiting period.
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The 7 brands you choose yourself, by Australian price
At-home, hybrid and dentist-led brands that treat Australian patients, lowest stated Australian price first. Each price is the brand's Australian price exactly as it states it, opening the page that says so; the lowest tiers are usually for milder cases, so check which cases a plan covers.
Glimmer EZ (Australia, upper and lower). Glimmer EZ, for up to 10 aligners per arch: AU$1,450 for both arches or AU$1,150 for a single arch, including the impression kit; no instalment plan is stated.
SmilePath Aligners. All-day dual-arch treatment: AU$1,674 one-time (on a Halloween sale at AU$1,245 when checked on 2026-10-10), or from AU$73/month over 18 months at 0% APR; a fortnightly plan is also offered. Single arch AU$1,295 and night-only dual arch AU$1,874 (list prices). Whitening kit and retainers included. Also ships to the US.
Dr Clear Aligners Light Case (Australia). Starting price for the Light Case plan in Australia: up to 12 aligners and 1 refinement, after a 3D scan at its Sydney or South Yarra clinic. Paid once or by instalment plans; pricing is discussed once the treatment plan is set. Retainers from AUD 250 a set.
SmartSmileCo Simple (at home). One-time payment for the Simple plan, or AU$31 per fortnight over 30 months interest-free (AU$2,279 in total, including a AU$40 establishment fee and a AU$8 monthly account fee).
Dr WonderSmile (Light tier). Priced by number of aligner sets: Light AU$2,500 (1-12 sets, one round of refinement), Moderate AU$3,800 (13-24 sets) and Comprehensive AU$4,800 (25-36 sets), paid upfront or weekly from AU$49 (Light), AU$69 (Moderate) or AU$89 (Comprehensive), fees apply; deposit offers of AU$100-300 off are listed. A NightClear option is also offered. Dr WonderSmile says it is not covered under the health rebate scheme, as it provides cosmetic dental services.
Linea Tier 1 (light cases, 1 to 8 aligners). One-time package price incl. GST, paid once or in payments spread over 6, 12 or 24 months (Zip over 6 months, Humm over 12, no deposit and no interest). Includes 1 round of refinements, retainers, dental-grade whitening, the fitting appointment, remote monitoring and dentist supervision; the partner-dentist assessment costs AU$0 to 300 extra depending on health insurance.
Aalto Express. Express plan for minor movement, small gaps or relapse after previous treatment: AU$2,799 upfront, or from about AU$30 a week interest-free (Humm over 12 or 24 months, or in-house BitePay with a 50% deposit).
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10 systems fitted by Australian dentists and orthodontists
These are prescribed and fitted in person, and each practice sets its own fee, so the brand publishes no patient price. Invisalign: “Because each smile is unique, Invisalign trained doctors determine the cost themselves.” (Invisalign) For scale, Canstar reports: “As a guide, dental network Smile.com.au says the Invisalign cost can be between $6,000 to $9,000 for full treatments.” (Canstar)
| Kind of braces | Full course |
|---|---|
| Metal braces (traditional braces) | $7,000–$9,000 |
| Ceramic braces | $7,500–$10,000 |
| Lingual braces | $10,000–$12,000 |
| Clear aligners | $8,000–$10,000 |
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Not publishedSmile Academy (provider-fitted). Smile Academy works exclusively with dental professionals and does not sell to the public: a patient is referred to a dentist or orthodontist, who assesses the case and quotes the fee.
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What health insurance and Medicare cover
- Medicare: “Only some orthodontic services, such as diagnostic imaging, and cleft lip and palate services, are subsidised by Medicare.” (Better Health Channel) The Australian Government lists “most dental services” (health.gov.au) among what Medicare does not cover.
- Extras cover waiting periods are set by each fund: “Generally, waiting periods vary from two to six months for items such as general dental, optical and physiotherapy, and up to 12 months or more for major items such as orthodontics or hearing aids.” (privatehealth.gov.au)
- Extras cover pays up to limits: “There are various limits that may apply, for example a limit per service, per year, or lifetime limits.” (privatehealth.gov.au) The Australian Society of Orthodontists: “Orthodontic rebates from private health insurance range from a few hundred dollars to over $2,500 – so it pays to do your research.” (ASO)
- Switching funds mid-way: built-up benefits “usually they cannot be transferred (e.g. accrued orthodontic benefits).” (privatehealth.gov.au)
- At-home treatment: the ACCC found “The vast majority (98.5 per cent of the market) of Australian private health insurance companies did not provide coverage for the costs of SmileDirectClub’s aligner treatment.” (ACCC) Dr WonderSmile states: “As we provide cosmetic dental services, we are not covered under the health rebate scheme.” (Dr WonderSmile) Ask your fund whether a plan is covered before you start.
What Australia's regulator and dental bodies say
At-home aligners are sold in Australia; what matters is who examines you and who is responsible for your treatment. In each body's own words:
- An examination comes first. The Australian Dental Association: “Dental treatment should always be preceded by in-person examination, diagnosis and treatment planning.” (ADA) And on remote care: “It is not acceptable for patients to receive procedural dental treatment without an in-person examination and the ability to directly contact their dental practitioner.” (ADA)
- Know who is responsible. The Dental Board of Australia: “The guidance reinforces to practitioners that any healthcare provided through telehealth is the practitioner’s responsibility and not the employer’s.” (Dental Board) Ahpra, the practitioner regulator: “You can check if your practitioner is registered and whether there are any current conditions or limitations on their practice by looking them up on the public register.” (Ahpra) “You can choose a face-to-face consultation if this is your preference.” (Ahpra)
- Who carries the risk. The Australian Dental Association: “Consumers bear the health and financial risks of purchasing D2C dental appliances without the prior diagnosis and treatment planning provided by an AHPRA registered dental practitioner.” (ADA) “Consumers have little or no redress for problems or damage caused to their oral health and oral structures by these kits, particularly if they are provided by overseas manufacturers.” (ADA)
- What orthodontists advise. The Australian Society of Orthodontists: “We believe it is important to always consult a specialist orthodontist before commencing any form of orthodontic treatment, to ensure the health of your teeth and gums is properly considered.” (ASO)
- Made for one person. The Therapeutic Goods Administration: “Dental aligners, for example, are a patient-matched medical device that are designed in a software suite to suit a specific person before they are manufactured.” (TGA)
Every brand's FDA reports and recalls are on the safety record; how each kind of supervision works: the four ways treatment is supervised.
More ways to compare
Every kind of invisible braces and its cost: invisible braces. Prices in pounds for UK buyers: invisible braces in the UK. Retainers after treatment: retainers. After SmileDirectClub and Byte closed, the at-home brands still selling, country by country: SmileDirectClub alternatives.
Common questions
How much do invisible braces cost in Australia?
Among the 7 brands that treat Australian patients and that you choose directly, 7 publish an Australian price: Glimmer Aligners AU$1,450, SmilePath from AU$1,674, Dr Clear Aligners from AUD $1,950, SmartSmileCo AU$1,999, Dr WonderSmile from AU$2,500, Linea AU$2,698 and Aalto AU$2,799. At an orthodontist, the Australian Society of Orthodontists' guide puts a full course of clear aligners at $8,000–$10,000 (ASO), these prices are typically for a 15-to-18-month treatment period.
What are the cheapest clear aligners in Australia?
Of the brands that publish an Australian price, Glimmer Aligners starts lowest: AU$1,450 for Glimmer EZ (Australia, upper and lower), as it states it. The lowest price is not the whole cost: check which cases it covers, what it includes (the impression kit, refinements, retainers) and how treatment is supervised.
How much does Invisalign cost in Australia?
Invisalign publishes no Australian price: “Because each smile is unique, Invisalign trained doctors determine the cost themselves.” (Invisalign) For scale, Canstar reports: “As a guide, dental network Smile.com.au says the Invisalign cost can be between $6,000 to $9,000 for full treatments.” (Canstar) The Australian Society of Orthodontists' guide puts a full course of clear aligners at $8,000–$10,000. How Invisalign's fee is built up in the US, case by case: Invisalign cost.
Does health insurance cover clear aligners in Australia?
Orthodontics falls under extras (general treatment) cover, with waiting periods and limits set by each fund: “Generally, waiting periods vary from two to six months for items such as general dental, optical and physiotherapy, and up to 12 months or more for major items such as orthodontics or hearing aids.” (privatehealth.gov.au) The Australian Society of Orthodontists says: “Orthodontic rebates from private health insurance range from a few hundred dollars to over $2,500 – so it pays to do your research.” (ASO) At-home treatment is often not covered: the ACCC found “The vast majority (98.5 per cent of the market) of Australian private health insurance companies did not provide coverage for the costs of SmileDirectClub’s aligner treatment.” (ACCC)
Does Medicare cover braces or clear aligners?
No, apart from a few services: “Only some orthodontic services, such as diagnostic imaging, and cleft lip and palate services, are subsidised by Medicare.” (Better Health Channel) The Australian Government lists “most dental services” (health.gov.au) among what Medicare does not cover.
Are at-home aligners allowed in Australia?
They are sold, but Australia's dental bodies say treatment should start with an in-person examination by a registered dental practitioner. The Australian Dental Association: “Dental treatment should always be preceded by in-person examination, diagnosis and treatment planning.” (ADA) The Australian Society of Orthodontists: “We believe it is important to always consult a specialist orthodontist before commencing any form of orthodontic treatment, to ensure the health of your teeth and gums is properly considered.” (ASO)
Which clear aligner brands treat patients in Australia?
17 brands taking new patients say they treat in Australia. You choose these directly: Glimmer Aligners, SmilePath, Dr Clear Aligners, SmartSmileCo, Dr WonderSmile, Linea and Aalto. These are fitted through a dental practice: Angel Aligner, ClearCorrect, ClearPath, Dandy Clear Aligners, Invisalign, Smile Academy, Smilers, Spark, SureSmile and uLab.
What happened to SmileDirectClub and Byte in Australia?
Both sold aligners in Australia and have stopped. The ACCC records “SmileDirectClub Aus Pty Ltd which started trading in Australia in May 2019, operating SmileShops in NSW, QLD, VIC and WA.” (ACCC) What happened to each, with its sources: SmileDirectClub and Byte. The at-home brands still selling, country by country: SmileDirectClub alternatives.
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Australian prices and sources checked 2026-10-10, except SmartSmileCo's, last read 2026-09-30.