Invisalign uses a sequence of custom-made aligners in a clear, flexible plastic. Each set is slightly different from the last and moves selected teeth by a fraction of a millimetre. You change to a new set every one to two weeks, as your orthodontist directs. Small tooth-coloured attachments are often bonded to some teeth to give the aligners extra grip for movements such as rotations. The aligners need to be worn for 20 to 22 hours a day and come out only for eating, drinking anything other than water, and brushing.
Before treatment starts, your teeth are recorded with a digital scan and the orthodontist builds a ClinCheck plan: a 3D simulation of how each tooth will move and where it will finish. You see the predicted result and the number of aligners before you agree to go ahead. Dr. Elena Markovic reviews the plan stage by stage, and it is often refined with additional aligners if a tooth needs more time. Aligners work well for crowding, spacing, relapse after old braces and many bite problems, but your orthodontist will confirm suitability after an examination.
Full Invisalign treatment at Veloradent starts from AED 9,900. Simpler cases sit at the lower end of the range, while complex cases that need more aligners cost more, and your orthodontist confirms the fee in writing once your plan is ready. Review visits are short and usually take place every six to ten weeks, so aligners fit easily around work and travel. Our JLT clinic is open in the evenings and at weekends. At the end of treatment you receive retainers, which keep the teeth from drifting back.
Benefits
Discreet at work
Clear aligners are hard to notice in conversation, in meetings or on video calls. Most people around you will not realise you are straightening your teeth unless you tell them.
Eat what you like
Because you take the aligners out at mealtimes, there is no list of forbidden foods. Brush before putting them back in, so you do not trap food and sugar against your teeth.
See your result first
The 3D ClinCheck simulation shows how your teeth are expected to move, stage by stage, so you understand the plan and the likely finish before treatment begins.
Easier to keep clean
With no brackets or wires, you can brush and floss normally. Keeping your gums healthy is simpler than with fixed braces, provided you also clean the aligners every day.
How treatment works
Consultation and scan
Dr. Elena Markovic examines your teeth, gums and bite, takes X-rays and photographs, and records a digital scan. She explains whether aligners suit your case and what results are realistic.
Your ClinCheck plan
The orthodontist designs the tooth movement in 3D software. At a second visit you review the simulation, the number of aligners and the fee, and decide whether to go ahead.
Aligners and attachments
Small tooth-coloured attachments are bonded to selected teeth and you receive your first aligners with clear instructions. You switch sets at home and attend short progress reviews every six to ten weeks.
Retainers and aftercare
When the final aligner is complete, the attachments are polished off and retainers are fitted. Wearing them as advised, usually every night in the long term, keeps your new smile stable.
Is it right for you?
- Adults and teens with mild to moderate crowding or gaps between the teeth
- People whose teeth have moved back after braces they had years ago
- Professionals who want orthodontic treatment that is hard to notice at work
- Patients who can commit to wearing aligners for 20–22 hours every day
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Invisalign cost in Dubai?
Invisalign full treatment at Veloradent starts from AED 9,900. The final fee depends on how many aligners your plan needs and how complex the movements are, and it is confirmed in writing before you start. You can spread the cost with 0% instalments over 3, 6 or 12 months on selected bank credit cards, or split it with Tabby or Tamara. Direct insurance billing is available at our Trade Centre clinic.
Is Invisalign as effective as braces?
For many cases, yes. Aligners handle crowding, spacing and many bite corrections well, especially when attachments and elastics are used. Some movements, such as large root movements or severe skeletal bite problems, are more predictable with fixed braces. Your orthodontist will tell you honestly which option suits your teeth after examining you and reviewing your X-rays.
What happens if I do not wear the aligners enough?
The teeth will not follow the plan. If the aligners are worn for less than about 20 hours a day, they stop fitting properly and progress slows. Your orthodontist may then need to order new aligners, which adds time to your treatment. Keep your aligner case with you, and put the aligners back in straight after eating and brushing.
Does Invisalign hurt?
Most people feel pressure or mild tenderness for a day or two when they switch to a new set of aligners. This is a sign that the teeth are moving, and it usually fades quickly. Many patients change aligners at bedtime so that the first hours of pressure pass during sleep. The edge of a new aligner occasionally needs smoothing at the clinic.
Can teenagers have Invisalign?
Yes, in most cases once most of the adult teeth have come through, and as long as the teenager is ready to wear the aligners consistently. Invisalign aligners for teens include small blue wear indicators that fade with use, which helps parents and the orthodontist check wear time. Dr. Elena Markovic treats teenagers and adults and will tell you if braces would be more reliable for your child.
