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Invisalign Clear Aligners in Gangnam
Removable clear trays made by Align Technology that move teeth in small steps. Full cases take about 12 to 24 months with check-ups every 6 to 10 weeks.
Quick facts
- Korean name: 인비절라인
- Procedure time: Scan and records about 1 hour; fitting visit about 1 hour
- Anesthesia: None
- Sessions: Records visit, fitting visit, then check-ups every 6 to 10 weeks
- Downtime: None; pressure for 2 to 3 days with each new tray
- Results: About 6 months for minor cases, 12 to 24 months for full cases
- Lasts: Permanent if retainers are worn as instructed
- Typical price: ₩5,000,000–₩7,000,000 (full treatment, non-extraction case (single Gangnam clinic listing))
What is Invisalign Clear Aligners?
Invisalign straightens teeth with a series of clear plastic aligners, each worn for about 1 to 2 weeks. Small tooth-coloured attachments are bonded to some teeth to help the trays grip.
Treatment is long, so the main question for a visitor is follow-up. Some patients start in Seoul and continue with a local Invisalign provider; others return to Seoul a few times a year.
How it works
The clinic takes X-rays, photos and an iTero intraoral scan, then designs the tooth movements in Align's ClinCheck software. You review a 3D simulation before the aligners are ordered, which takes about 2 to 4 weeks. At the fitting visit attachments are placed and you receive the first sets of trays.
Who it suits
- Adults with mild to moderate crowding or spacing
- People who want a nearly invisible option
- Patients who can wear trays 20 to 22 hours a day
- Relapse after earlier braces
Who should skip it or wait
- Severe skeletal bite problems that need jaw surgery
- People who will not wear trays consistently
- Patients with active gum disease or untreated decay
- Visitors with no plan for follow-up visits
Side effects and risks
- Teeth not tracking if trays are worn too little
- Root shortening, as with any orthodontics
- Gum recession in thin gum tissue
- Decay if trays are worn over unbrushed teeth
- Relapse without retainers
Aftercare
- Remove trays to eat and drink anything but water
- Brush before putting trays back in
- Keep the previous set in case one breaks
- Wear retainers after treatment, full-time at first then at night
Planning around your trip
Expect about 2 to 4 weeks between the scan and the fitting, so either stay that long or plan two trips, and agree in writing how mid-treatment checks will work once you go home.
Dental clinics near Apgujeong
- Seok Plant Dental Hospital
(석플란트치과병원)
Dental, 13 min walk from Hakdong Station - S Plant Dental Hospital
(에스플란트치과병원)
Dental, 8 min walk from Apgujeongrodeo Station - Apgujeong Oracle Dental Clinic
(압구정오라클치과의원)
Dental, 3 min walk from Apgujeong Station - Eastman Orthodontics Dental Clinic
(이스트만치과교정과치과의원)
Dental, 1 min walk from Apgujeong Station - O&O Dental Clinic
(오앤오치과의원)
Dental, 1 min walk from Sinsa Station - The Face Dental Clinic
(더페이스치과의원)
Dental, 7 min walk from Apgujeong Station - Dream Orthodontics Dental Clinic
(드림치과교정과치과의원)
Dental, 6 min walk from Apgujeong Station - Smile D Dental Clinic
(스마일디치과의원)
Dental, 2 min walk from Sinsa Station
Last reviewed October 2026. General information only, not medical advice. A doctor confirms what suits you at consultation.
Invisalign Clear Aligners price in Apgujeong
₩5,000,000–₩7,000,000
full treatment, non-extraction case (single Gangnam clinic listing)
Typical range at clinics around Apgujeong, Sinsa and Cheongdam, checked 2026-10. Source: Modoodoc price listing, Gangnam (Yeoksam) dental clinic, October 2026. Cosmetic treatments in Korea carry 10% VAT; ask whether a quote includes it.
Invisalign Clear Aligners questions
Can I continue my Seoul Invisalign case with a dentist at home?
Transfers between Invisalign providers are possible through Align's system, but the new clinic will charge its own fees. Discuss this before starting.
How long until I get my first aligners?
Usually about 2 to 4 weeks after the scan, because the trays are made by Align Technology outside Korea.
What are the bumps on my teeth?
They are composite attachments that give the aligners something to push against. They are polished off at the end.
Do I need teeth extracted?
Some crowded cases need extractions or small enamel reductions between teeth. Extraction cases cost more and take longer.
How many hours a day must I wear them?
About 20 to 22 hours. Wearing them less is the most common reason treatment runs over time.
Are retainers included?
Policies vary. Ask whether the quote covers retainers, refinement trays and the diagnostic fee.
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