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Dora Street Dental
Cosmetic Dentistry

Clear Aligners (Invisalign / Angel Aligner).

Straighten your teeth without metal braces.

  • Initial consult 45 minutes; total treatment 6 to 18 months
  • Aligner change every 1 to 2 weeks; review every 8 to 10 weeks
  • All major health funds
A clear aligner tray and dentition model at Dora Street Dental

Clear aligners are virtually invisible, removable for eating, and gradually straighten your teeth over 6 to 18 months. We're a partner of Angel Aligner and provide Invisalign, both are excellent depending on your case.

The Dora Street Dental team treating a patient
Considered, careful treatment work
Dr James Bakker at work in the surgery

What to expect

How a clear aligners (invisalign / angel aligner)
appointment runs.

We keep things calm and unhurried. Here's the rhythm you can expect from start to finish, no surprises.

  1. Consultation & scan

    We take photos, x-rays and a 3D scan. We send the case for digital planning, then sit with you to look at the predicted outcome, you literally see your future smile before you commit.

  2. Aligners arrive

    About 4 weeks later your aligners arrive. We fit the first set, place small tooth-coloured 'attachments' that help the aligners grip, and explain how to wear them.

  3. Wearing them

    20 to 22 hours a day, only out for eating and brushing. You change to the next aligner every 1 to 2 weeks. Most patients adapt within a week.

  4. Refinements & retainers

    We review every 8 to 10 weeks. Some cases need a top-up of refinement aligners at the end to fine-tune. Once finished, retainers are essential for life, teeth always want to drift back.

What's included

Every appointment, in full.

  • Initial assessment and digital smile preview
  • Photographs and 3D scan
  • Custom treatment plan with predicted outcome
  • Series of clear aligners (typically 14 to 40+ aligners)
  • Tooth-coloured attachments where needed for movement
  • 8 to 10 weekly review appointments
  • Retainers at the end (essential, teeth move back without them)

Common questions

Things people
often ask.

Can't see your question? Call us on (02) 9570 4044 and we'll happily talk it through.

How is it different from braces?

Aligners are clear, removable, and easier to clean teeth around. Braces stay in 24/7 and can move teeth in ways aligners can't. For many cases aligners work just as well; for some complex cases braces are still the better tool. We tell you straight which is right for you.

Will people see them?

Aligners are very thin and clear, most people won't notice unless they're looking. The small attachments are tooth-coloured but visible up close. Most patients say they're far less obvious than they expected.

How much do they cost?

Costs depend heavily on case complexity. We give a fixed quote at consultation that covers all aligners, scans, attachments, refinements and retainers, no surprises mid-treatment.

Can my health fund cover any of it?

Some extras policies have orthodontic cover that contributes. We provide itemised invoices that you can claim. We'll explain exactly what's likely to be covered.

What if I don't wear them enough?

Aligners only work if you wear them. Less than 20 hours a day means slow progress and possibly poor results. We're honest at consultation, if compliance is going to be a struggle, fixed braces may be the better choice.

What about retainers afterwards?

Teeth move throughout life. Retainers (worn nightly long-term, then a few nights a week) keep your result. We supply retainers and replace them when they wear out, usually every 3 to 5 years.

Hurstville & St George

Caring for clear aligners (invisalign / angel aligner) patients across the local area.

We see patients from Hurstville, Penshurst, Allawah, Mortdale, Carlton, Beverly Hills and across the wider St George and Sutherland Shire region. The practice is a short walk from Hurstville Station with on-street parking nearby.

Dr James Bakker beside the DORA ST DENTAL signage at 39 Dora Street, Hurstville

39 Dora Street, Hurstville

Caring for our local Hurstville community.

Booking

Ready to book your clear aligners (invisalign / angel aligner)?

Call us or book online, we'll find a time that suits.