Peoplecare Optical and Dental, Wollongong CBD’s one-stop dental and optical store, is a provider for the clear orthodontic aligner – Invisalign.
Why is Invisalign® popular?
Have you always wanted the braces result but don’t want to look like a teenager? That’s the key reason many adults and teenagers use Invisalign.
Invisalign uses a series of clear removable aligners to progressively straighten your teeth. The aligners can be removed for up to two hours a day – giving you more freedom and flexibility, as well as ease of tooth and aligner cleaning.
Unlike getting braces through an orthodontist, you don’t need an appointment every month. With Invisalign, you only need to come in to see one of our friendly dentists every 2 months.
The Invisalign system is a virtually invisible and hygienic orthodontic treatment that uses an innovative approach to effectively straighten teeth.
The Invisalign system uses a series of custom-made removable aligners created for you and only you.
Invisalign straightens teeth affected by crowding, spacing, overbite, underbite and deep bite.
Peoplecare Optical and Dental offer three tiers of Invisalign Treatment; Lite, Moderate and Comprehensive. The recommendation of each level will be based upon the complexity of your individual case, the number of aligners required and your desired outcome.
Your tier of Invisalign treatment and resulting treatment plan is made in consultation with your dentist at your appointment; where cutting-edge computer simulation technology is utilised to demonstrate the progress of your Invisalign treatment and the expected result at its completion.
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Dental service |
Example fees |
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Invisalign Peoplecare members^ |
Lite: Moderate: Comprehensive: |
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Invisalign non-members^ |
Lite: Moderate: Comprehensive: |
^ The price is before any health fund benefits and does NOT include the consultation, assessment, images, scans (gap free or capped at $200) or the fixed or removal retainer(s) at the end of treatment.
This table is a guide only. Treatment prices could vary.
Source: smile.com.au
Around 12 months is the average treatment time.
The key difference is that Invisalign uses clear plastic aligners (which are a lot like retainers) that can be removed to eat & drink.
Regular braces are made of metal that is attached to your teeth. Incrementally increasing the tension of the wire that threads through the metal piece on each tooth.
You can get a full Invisalign treatment plan, from initial assessment, to quote, to taking a mould of your teeth and check-ins until completion all here at Peoplecare Optical and Dental.
Our dentists can give you the right advice about your teeth to give you the best results possible.
Book in your initial consultations with our friendly dental team on 1300 574 778.
The consultation includes an assessment of your suitability for Invisalign treatment.
If you'd like to see what results you can expect, we can arrange impressions & imaging for you. There's a fee for these services, which will be included in your total package price if you decide to go ahead with the Invisalign treatment.
Peoplecare members with Premium Extras or High Extras can claim Invisalign under their orthodontic benefits (a 12-month waiting period applies for orthodontics).
| Invisalign treatment takes 1 financial year example | ||
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| Invisalign Single Arch (top or bottom) |
Invisalign Dual Arch (top and bottom) |
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Peoplecare Optical and Dental Peoplecare member price |
$2,959 | $5,674 |
| Premium Extras benefit* | 80% up to $1,000 |
80% up to $1,000 |
| High Extras benefit^ | 70% up to $800 | 70% up to $800 |
* $3,000 per person orthodontic lifetime limit
^ $2,400 per person orthodontic lifetime limit
Treatment costs and Peoplecare benefits may differ from the examples above. Invisalign is billed 50% upfront which can be claimed on these extras covers.
For more detailed information on claiming Invisalign (which is under Peoplecare’s ‘Orthodontics’ category, visit our dental benefits page which covers annual limits and waiting periods.