Clear Aligner (Invisalign) FAQs for International Patients

In the UK, mild or express Invisalign cases typically run £1,500-2,800, and moderate-to-complex cases run £3,500-5,500. The identical product costs ₹80,000-1,20,000 for mild cases and ₹1,20,000-2,00,000 for complex cases in India — roughly a 60% average saving, since it’s the same manufacturer’s trays, just without UK clinic overheads.

Yes — recognised global aligner brands are manufactured centrally and shipped worldwide; the trays you’d get in India are physically identical to what a UK clinic would order. Ask us directly which system we use for your case so you can verify this yourself.

Most courses run 6 to 18 months depending on how much movement your case needs, provided you wear your aligners about 22 hours a day. Mild cases (minor spacing or crowding) are often on the shorter end; cases involving bite correction take longer.

Typically two: an initial visit for scans, photos, and fitting your first set of trays, and one or two follow-up visits during treatment to check progress and issue your next batch of aligners. Many patients coordinate visits around other travel; we’ll map out a schedule that fits your timeline.

Yes — once you have your tray sequence, most patients switch trays at home on a set schedule and send us periodic photos for remote monitoring. We’ll flag if anything looks off and coordinate your next in-person check-in accordingly.

We assess complexity from your photos or a scan before quoting, but if your case needs more trays than initially planned once treatment starts, we’ll tell you and give you a revised written estimate before continuing — not silently extend treatment and bill you more later.

Aligners work well for mild-to-moderate spacing, crowding, and some bite issues, but severe crowding, significant bite problems, or certain rotations respond better to traditional braces. We’ll give you an honest recommendation based on your case, even if that means braces instead of aligners.

Your full set of custom-made trays for your treatment plan, plus scheduled check-in visits and monitoring. It doesn’t include flights, accommodation, or retainers after treatment finishes — we’ll list retainer pricing separately in your quote.

Yes — teeth can shift back after any orthodontic treatment, aligners included, so a retainer (worn nightly, tapering over time) is standard aftercare. We’ll fit you with retainers before you leave and can arrange replacements by post if needed later.

Yes, many patients handle fillings, a cleaning, or minor restorative work during the same trip as their aligner fitting, since it’s efficient to combine appointments. Mention any other concerns when you send your photos so we can plan one itinerary.

Yes, this is standard practice for aligner treatment worldwide, not something unique to dental tourism — many UK clinics also monitor aligner patients partly by photo between in-person visits. The key is a clear check-in schedule and a dentist who reviews your progress properly, which we do throughout.

UK, US, Canadian, Australian and EU citizens can apply for an Indian e-Medical visa for dental treatment, which typically allows multiple entries over 60 days — useful since aligner treatment often involves more than one visit. Apply online a few days ahead and bring your treatment plan.

Send clear photos of your teeth from the front and both sides on WhatsApp. We’ll give you an honest assessment of whether aligners suit your case, an estimated tray count and timeline, and a price range — before you commit to anything.

Talk to us during treatment if your progress doesn’t match what you were told to expect — we can often adjust your tray sequence (a 'refinement') to fine-tune results. Ask about refinement policy specifics for your case when you get your treatment plan.