Invisible braces in the Philippines: what they cost and who fits them
What dental clinics charge for Invisalign, their own aligners and braces in pesos, the clear aligner brands Philippine dentists fit, what PhilHealth and an HMO cover, and why the law leaves straightening teeth to dentists.
In the Philippines aligners are fitted by dentists and each clinic sets the price. One Metro Manila dental group lists Invisalign from ₱150,000; another lists its own aligners from about ₱50,000 and braces at about ₱45,000 to ₱120,000. PhilHealth's dental cover is preventive, so expect to pay yourself or check your HMO.
No at-home aligner brand treats in the Philippines
None of the at-home or online aligner brands we track says it treats patients in the Philippines, and the Board of Dentistry lists “Correction of tooth/teeth malpositioning;” (PRC Board of Dentistry) among the procedures that only dentists may perform. Every brand below is fitted in person by a dentist or orthodontist. How the four kinds of supervision differ: the four ways treatment is supervised.
What Philippine clinics charge, and the 2 systems they fit
Each clinic sets its own fee. Invisalign: “Because each smile is unique, Invisalign doctors determine the cost.” (Invisalign.com.ph) “Meet with your Invisalign-trained doctor for an assessment, they'll help you figure out costs and which payment terms work best.” (Invisalign.com.ph)
| Treatment | Clinic | Clinic price |
|---|---|---|
| Invisalign | MetroDental | From ₱150,000 |
| ON Aligners, the group's own aligners | One Nadela Dental Group | From about ₱50,000 |
| Braces, one arch to both arches | One Nadela Dental Group | About ₱45,000 to ₱120,000 |
Invisalign at MetroDental (Metro Manila). Invisalign sets no price in the Philippines (its Philippine site says its doctors determine the cost). MetroDental, a dental group with four clinics in Metro Manila, says Invisalign treatment there starts from ₱150,000, depending on complexity, with payment plans and HMO cards accepted.
No Philippine price on record. Its prices elsewhere
Not published
A system with no Philippine price on record is priced by the clinic that fits it.
PhilHealth, HMOs and the university clinic
- PhilHealth: “PhilHealth Circular No. 2024-0034 provides guidelines for coverage of preventive oral health services in primary care.” (PhilHealth) Its package codes for that cover name no orthodontic treatment.
- An HMO: Intellicare's guidebook lists “Orthodontic consultation (braces and malposition of teeth)” (Intellicare) under its optional dental care, and states: “All other treatments, laboratory examinations, diagnostic procedures, and surgical procedures not specifically defined in this Agreement are considered not covered (e.g. Dental Surgery, Dental X-Ray)” (Intellicare) The guidebook is from 2019, so check your current plan.
- The University of the Philippines College of Dentistry takes orthodontic patients. Asked whether patients pay: “Yes. There is a charge but this is much lower than the fees charged in private clinics. Please contact us for details.” (UP Manila)
What Philippine law and the orthodontists say
What matters is who examines you in person and who answers for your treatment. In each body's own words:
- The Philippine Dental Act of 2007. Its definition of the practice of dentistry includes anyone who “prevents and or corrects malpositions of the teeth or implantation of artificial substitutes for lost teeth” (R.A. 9484) Practising without a licence: “Sec. 33. Penal Provision. - The following, shall be punished by a fine of not less than Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000.00) nor more than Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00)” (R.A. 9484)
- The Board of Dentistry. “The following procedures should be performed only by dentists/oral surgeons as these are considered to be within the scope of practice of Dentistry:” (PRC Board of Dentistry) Among them: “Correction of tooth/teeth malpositioning;” (PRC Board of Dentistry)
- The Association of Philippine Orthodontists. “Straightening the teeth and correcting the bite are not simple treatment mechanics that any dentist can do.” (APO) “Choose a member of the Association of Philippine Orthodontists (APO) for orthodontic treatment to be assured that the doctor is an Orthodontist” (APO)
- Remote care. The national telemedicine order: “Only licensed physicians shall be allowed to practice telemedicine, pursuant to this Order.” (DOH-DILG-PHIC) It does not mention dentists.
Every brand's FDA reports and recalls are on the safety record.
More ways to compare
Every kind of invisible braces and its cost: invisible braces. Prices in Singapore dollars: invisible braces in Singapore; in ringgit: invisible braces in Malaysia. Retainers after treatment: retainers. After SmileDirectClub and Byte closed, the brands still selling aligners, country by country: SmileDirectClub alternatives. What happened to SmileDirectClub.
Common questions
How much do invisible braces cost in the Philippines?
Clinics set the price. MetroDental, a dental group with four clinics in Metro Manila, says: “Invisalign treatment at MetroDental starts from ₱150,000, depending on complexity.” (MetroDental) One Nadela Dental Group lists its own ON Aligners from about ₱50,000 and braces at about ₱45,000 to ₱120,000. Invisalign publishes no peso price: “Because each smile is unique, Invisalign doctors determine the cost.” (Invisalign.com.ph)
How much does Invisalign cost in the Philippines?
Invisalign leaves the price to its doctors: “Because each smile is unique, Invisalign doctors determine the cost.” (Invisalign.com.ph) MetroDental in Metro Manila lists Invisalign from ₱150,000, depending on complexity. On payment: “Your doctor may offer flexible payment options and plans to fit your budget.” (Invisalign.com.ph) How a practice builds an Invisalign fee case by case: Invisalign cost.
What are the cheapest clear aligners in the Philippines?
Of the published prices found, One Nadela Dental Group's own ON Aligners start lowest: “from about ₱50,000; complex cases are quoted individually. The first robotic aligner system in the Philippines, with 1 free refinement included per package.” (One Nadela Dental Group) None of the at-home aligner brands we track says it treats patients in the Philippines, where correcting teeth is reserved to dentists. The University of the Philippines College of Dentistry also treats orthodontic patients: “Yes. There is a charge but this is much lower than the fees charged in private clinics. Please contact us for details.” (UP Manila)
Does PhilHealth or an HMO cover braces or aligners?
PhilHealth's dental cover is preventive: “PhilHealth Circular No. 2024-0034 provides guidelines for coverage of preventive oral health services in primary care.” (PhilHealth) Intellicare's guidebook lists “Orthodontic consultation (braces and malposition of teeth)” (Intellicare) as an optional dental benefit, and adds: “All other treatments, laboratory examinations, diagnostic procedures, and surgical procedures not specifically defined in this Agreement are considered not covered (e.g. Dental Surgery, Dental X-Ray)” (Intellicare) Check your own plan before you start.
Can I get clear aligners online in the Philippines without a dentist?
None of the at-home aligner brands we track says it treats patients in the Philippines. The Dental Act counts as dentistry the work of anyone who “prevents and or corrects malpositions of the teeth or implantation of artificial substitutes for lost teeth” (R.A. 9484) and the Board of Dentistry lists “Correction of tooth/teeth malpositioning;” (PRC Board of Dentistry) among the procedures reserved to dentists: “The following procedures should be performed only by dentists/oral surgeons as these are considered to be within the scope of practice of Dentistry:” (PRC Board of Dentistry)
Which clear aligner brands treat patients in the Philippines?
2 brands taking new patients say they treat in the Philippines, all fitted through a dental practice: Invisalign and Graphy.
Philippine prices and sources checked 2026-10-18.