Clear Aligners

Clear aligners are a sequence of removable trays designed to move teeth in small planned increments. Digital scans, photographs and X-rays are used to create the orthodontic plan. Tooth-coloured attachments, enamel reduction or elastics may be required in some cases.

Who May Be Suitable?

·       Teenagers or adults with selected crowding, spacing or bite concerns.

·       Patients seeking a removable and less visible orthodontic appliance.

·       Patients able to wear aligners as instructed and maintain excellent hygiene.

·       International patients with a clear plan for tray delivery, remote checks, in-person reviews and emergency care.

Treatment Process

·       Clinical assessment: Teeth, bite, jaw relationships, gums, restorations and treatment goals are reviewed.

·       Diagnostic records: Digital scans, photographs and appropriate X-rays are collected.

·       Digital treatment plan: Proposed movements, attachments, enamel reduction, estimated duration and limitations are reviewed.

·       Aligner delivery: The first trays are fitted and wear, cleaning and change intervals are explained.

·       Monitoring and refinements: Progress is checked; additional scans or refinement trays may be needed.

·       Retention: Retainers are fitted after active movement to reduce the risk of relapse.

Indicative Prices in Vietnam

 The supplied partner price list quotes clear aligners per arch and excludes VAT. Brand, number of trays, attachments, refinements, monitoring and retainers can materially change the final fee.

International Price Comparison

Representative professionally supervised clear-aligner course:

Vietnam figures are a two-arch equivalent derived from the supplied per-arch price. Australia is converted from AUD 4,500-9,000. Do not compare professionally supervised treatment directly with low-cost mail-order products.

Using and Caring for Aligners

·       Wear aligners for the number of hours prescribed and change trays only as instructed.

·       Remove trays for meals and clean teeth before reinsertion to reduce decay and staining risk.

·       Clean aligners with the method recommended by the provider and avoid hot water that may distort them.

·       Report a lost tray, poor fit, severe pain, gum swelling or a broken attachment promptly.

Benefits and Considerations

·       Removable trays can make eating and oral hygiene easier than fixed braces.

·       The appliance is less visible during normal use.

·       Success depends heavily on wear time, monitoring and appropriate case selection.

·       Possible issues include discomfort, speech changes, gum irritation, cavities, attachment loss, tracking problems, root shortening, relapse or the need to convert to fixed appliances.

Planning Your Stay

Initial records and assessment may be completed in two to five days. Aligner manufacturing can take longer, so trays may need to be delivered later or collected on a second visit. Total treatment commonly lasts 6-24 months and must include scheduled professional monitoring and retention.