Invisible braces in Singapore: what they cost and who sells them
Every clear aligner brand that treats patients in Singapore, with its price in Singapore dollars exactly as it states it, what Invisalign and the public dental centres charge, why MediSave and CHAS do not pay for braces, and what the Dental Council says about starting treatment online.
Of the brands that treat patients in Singapore and publish a price, Dr Clear Aligners starts lowest: from SGD 2,350 for Dr Clear Aligners Mild Case (Singapore). Invisalign starts from SGD 3,400 for mild cases by its own account, and the National Dental Centre lists it from $6,200. Braces at public institutions average $3,921 to $6,400 for private patients. MediSave does not cover braces, and CHAS does not cover complex dental work.
The 2 brands you choose yourself, by Singapore dollar price
Brands that treat patients in Singapore and that you order through the brand, lowest stated price first. A partner clinic's own fees (a consultation, a scan) can come on top. Each price is the brand's Singapore price exactly as it states it, opening the page that says so.
Dr Clear Aligners Mild Case (Singapore). Starting price for the Mild Case plan in Singapore (slight spacing or minimal crowding): up to 12 aligners and 1 round of refinement. Retainers are extra.
ZenyumClear. Zenyum's headline fee for ZenyumClear (mild to moderate cases), inclusive of GST, covering the aligner sets, customer support and treatment monitoring in the Zenyum app. Zero-interest instalments, subject to the payment provider: S$930/mo over 3 months, S$465/mo over 6, S$233/mo over 12, or S$117/mo over 24. Paid separately to the partner clinic: consultation S$150 to S$200 (assessment, X-ray and 3D scan), scaling and polishing S$80 to S$130 if required, refinement scans S$100 each, and retainers (S$410 for 2 sets, S$560 for 3, S$760 for 5).
3 systems fitted by Singapore dentists and orthodontists, and what public centres charge
These are prescribed and fitted in person, and each practice sets its own fee. Invisalign: “Because each smile is unique, Invisalign cost varies based on the complexity of your case, the duration of your treatment and the Invisalign provider you choose.” (Invisalign.com.sg) “Individual treating doctors may offer differing payment plans that may not require the full amount to be paid up front.” (Invisalign.com.sg)
| Treatment | NDCS charge |
|---|---|
| Metal braces | Starts from $3,400 |
| Ceramic braces | Starts from $4,000 |
| Invisalign | Starts from $6,200 |
| In-house aligners (simple cases e.g. relapse) | Single arch: $520 to $720 |
| Public institution | Average for braces |
|---|---|
| Changi General Hospital | $6,400 |
| KK Women's and Children's Hospital | $5,997 |
| National Dental Centre of Singapore | $5,237 |
| Khoo Teck Puat Hospital | $4,865 |
| Ng Teng Fong General Hospital | $4,705 |
| Tan Tock Seng Hospital | $4,142 |
| National University Centre for Oral Health, Singapore | $3,921 |
Invisalign (Singapore, provider-fitted). Invisalign Singapore's own cost page says its price starts from SGD 3,400 for mild cases, and that the cost varies with the complexity of the case, the length of treatment and the provider chosen; each treating doctor sets the fee and may offer a payment plan.
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MediSave, CHAS and subsidised care
- MediSave: “Non-surgical dental services, including tooth extractions, crown fittings, dentures, and orthodontic braces, are not covered by MediSave.” (CPF) “Dental treatments are generally not eligible for MediSave claims, except for surgical treatments carried out for medical reasons such as wisdom tooth surgery and dental implants.” (CPF)
- CHAS: “CHAS Blue, CHAS Orange, Pioneer Generation and Merdeka Generation cardholders can receive subsidies for selected dental services at participating dental clinics.” (CHAS) The Ministry of Health: “Today, Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) subsidies cover a range of dental procedures that are appropriate for the primary care setting at private dental clinics, and are not meant to cover complex dental procedures.” (MOH)
- Subsidised orthodontics, for medical reasons only: “Patients referred for more complex procedures, such as non-aesthetic orthodontic treatment for medical reasons, from polyclinics and CHAS dental clinics to the national specialty dental centres (NSCs) viz. the National Dental Centre and the National University Centre for Oral Health will receive subsidised care where appropriate.” (MOH)
- Invisalign on paying over time: “Individual treating doctors may offer differing payment plans that may not require the full amount to be paid up front.” (Invisalign.com.sg) “Consultation fees vary from doctor to doctor. Some may offer free initial assessment while other may charge a fee.” (Invisalign.com.sg)
What Singapore's Dental Council and orthodontists say
What matters is who examines you in person and who answers for your treatment. In each body's own words:
- The Singapore Dental Council. “In this technological environment with numerous means of electronic communication, there are situations in which a previously unknown person could initiate a consultation with a dental practitioner over web-based platforms, or simply through email.” (Singapore Dental Council) “A new relationship with a patient should not be established through electronic means and consultation fee should not be received from such an initial contact.” (Singapore Dental Council) “If a dental practitioner has already established a professional relationship through direct personal contact with a patient, previously made a diagnosis and has commenced treatment, adjusting treatment or providing continued treatment following remote contact with a patient or receipt of electronically transmitted clinical data is allowed.” (Singapore Dental Council)
- Orthodontists. The Association of Orthodontists (Singapore): “Registered orthodontists in Singapore first qualify as general dentists and later undergo a 3-year full-time training programme (Master's degree) and take an additional qualifying examination held by the Singapore Dental Council’s Dental Specialists' Accreditation Board (DSAB).” (Association of Orthodontists (Singapore)) “Apps, computers and direct-to-consumer products cannot replace this vast amount of experience and wisdom.” (Association of Orthodontists (Singapore)) “Apps and computers are unable to check for side effects occurring with movement of your teeth. Without regular monitoring by an orthodontist, unexpected complications such as permanent and irreversible damage to your teeth, gums, and jaw bone may occur, and result in greater costs to fix these problems later.” (Association of Orthodontists (Singapore)) Orthodontics is a recognised specialty: “Orthodontics is the dental specialty that includes the diagnosis, prevention, interception, and correction of malocclusion, as well as neuromuscular and skeletal abnormalities of the developing or mature orofacial structures.” (DSAB)
- The devices. The Health Sciences Authority: “Medical devices must be registered with HSA to ensure they meet the regulatory requirements before they can be sold, unless they are class A devices which are exempted.” (HSA)
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Common questions
How much do invisible braces cost in Singapore?
Among the 2 brands that treat patients in Singapore and that you choose directly, 2 publish a Singapore dollar price: Dr Clear Aligners from SGD 2,350 and Zenyum S$2,790. Invisalign: “Invisalign price starts from SGD 3,400* for mild cases” (Invisalign.com.sg) The National Dental Centre Singapore lists Invisalign from $6,200. MediSave does not pay: “Non-surgical dental services, including tooth extractions, crown fittings, dentures, and orthodontic braces, are not covered by MediSave.” (CPF)
What are the cheapest clear aligners in Singapore?
Of the brands that publish a Singapore dollar price, Dr Clear Aligners starts lowest: from SGD 2,350 for Dr Clear Aligners Mild Case (Singapore), as it states it. The lowest price is not the whole cost: check which cases it covers, what the clinic charges on top (the consultation, scans, retainers) and how treatment is supervised.
How much does Invisalign cost in Singapore?
Invisalign Singapore says: “Invisalign price starts from SGD 3,400* for mild cases” (Invisalign.com.sg) and “Because each smile is unique, Invisalign cost varies based on the complexity of your case, the duration of your treatment and the Invisalign provider you choose.” (Invisalign.com.sg) The National Dental Centre Singapore lists Invisalign from $6,200, and notes: “Do note that these rates vary with seniority of orthodontist.” (NDCS) How a practice builds an Invisalign fee case by case: Invisalign cost.
How much does Zenyum cost in Singapore?
Zenyum lists ZenyumClear S$2,790, ZenyumClear Plus S$4,490, ZenyumClear Extra S$4,990 and ZenyumClear Ultra S$6,650. For ZenyumClear: Zenyum's headline fee for ZenyumClear (mild to moderate cases), inclusive of GST, covering the aligner sets, customer support and treatment monitoring in the Zenyum app. Zero-interest instalments, subject to the payment provider: S$930/mo over 3 months, S$465/mo over 6, S$233/mo over 12, or S$117/mo over 24. Paid separately to the partner clinic: consultation S$150 to S$200 (assessment, X-ray and 3D scan), scaling and polishing S$80 to S$130 if required, refinement scans S$100 each, and retainers (S$410 for 2 sets, S$560 for 3, S$760 for 5).
How much do braces cost in Singapore?
At the National Dental Centre Singapore, metal braces start from $3,400 and ceramic braces from $4,000 (NDCS). The Ministry of Health's averages for braces at public institutions, for private (non-subsidised) patients in 2025, run from $3,921 at National University Centre for Oral Health, Singapore to $6,400 at Changi General Hospital, before GST.
Can I use MediSave for braces or Invisalign?
No. The CPF Board: “Non-surgical dental services, including tooth extractions, crown fittings, dentures, and orthodontic braces, are not covered by MediSave.” (CPF) and “Dental treatments are generally not eligible for MediSave claims, except for surgical treatments carried out for medical reasons such as wisdom tooth surgery and dental implants.” (CPF)
Does CHAS cover braces?
CHAS subsidises selected dental services, not braces: “Today, Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) subsidies cover a range of dental procedures that are appropriate for the primary care setting at private dental clinics, and are not meant to cover complex dental procedures.” (MOH) The Ministry of Health adds: “Patients referred for more complex procedures, such as non-aesthetic orthodontic treatment for medical reasons, from polyclinics and CHAS dental clinics to the national specialty dental centres (NSCs) viz. the National Dental Centre and the National University Centre for Oral Health will receive subsidised care where appropriate.” (MOH)
Can I start clear aligner treatment online in Singapore?
Not with a new dentist. The Singapore Dental Council's ethical guidelines: “A new relationship with a patient should not be established through electronic means and consultation fee should not be received from such an initial contact.” (Singapore Dental Council) Remote follow-up is allowed once treatment has begun in person: “If a dental practitioner has already established a professional relationship through direct personal contact with a patient, previously made a diagnosis and has commenced treatment, adjusting treatment or providing continued treatment following remote contact with a patient or receipt of electronically transmitted clinical data is allowed.” (Singapore Dental Council)
Which clear aligner brands treat patients in Singapore?
5 brands taking new patients say they treat in Singapore. You choose these directly: Dr Clear Aligners and Zenyum. These are fitted through a dental practice: Invisalign, Smartee and Smilers.
Singapore prices and sources checked 2026-10-17.