Clear aligners are a series of custom, removable trays that move teeth a little at a time, without brackets or wires. At Magical Smiles Bacchus Marsh we offer three systems: Invisalign, Angel Aligners and ClearCorrect. They all start from $4,500 per arch, and this page explains how they compare so you can walk into your consultation with better questions.
Teeth that have drifted or crowded rarely stop you doing anything. They just shape small habits — the way you smile in photos, the gap you always floss twice, the tooth you notice every time you catch your reflection.
If any of that sounds like you, clear aligners are worth understanding. The two questions most people want answered are what aligners can realistically do for their teeth, and whether Invisalign is the only brand worth considering. Short answers: it depends on your case, and no.
Every clear aligner system follows the same idea. A 3D digital scan of your teeth is used to plan a sequence of small movements. A set of custom trays is then made from that plan, each one slightly different from the last. You wear each tray for about one to two weeks before moving to the next, and the light, steady pressure guides your teeth step by step.
Trays come out when you eat, drink anything other than water, brush and floss, then go straight back in. Victoria's Better Health Channel puts the usual wear time for clear aligners at 20–22 hours a day (page reviewed December 2025), so those breaks need to stay short. Some plans use small tooth-coloured bumps called attachments, which help the trays grip and are visible only up close. Progress checks at our Gisborne Road clinic let us adjust the plan early if a tooth isn't tracking as expected.
Most people who ask us about aligners mention Invisalign by name. It's made by Align Technology, uses its own SmartTrack tray material and is widely known, so it's usually where the conversation begins.
Invisalign plans can include attachments and staged bite corrections as well as crowding and spacing, which is one reason we often walk through it first. Our Invisalign in Bacchus Marsh page covers the consultation, the day-to-day and the cost in more detail.
A familiar name doesn't make it the right choice for every mouth, and results vary between individuals. It's a sensible starting point for the conversation, and the final choice comes from your scan and your priorities.
All three systems we offer use custom trays planned from a digital scan. They differ in material, history and the range of cases each is usually chosen for. Here's the plain comparison — you don't need to pick one before your consultation.
Made by Align Technology with its own SmartTrack material. At our Bacchus Marsh clinic it's often the first system we discuss, and it can be planned for straightforward crowding through to more involved bite changes.
If you've already read about Invisalign and want to know whether it suits your teeth, a scan at your consultation is the quickest way to find out.
Angel Aligners and ClearCorrect are clinically recognised clear aligner systems made from dental-grade thermoplastic. ClearCorrect has been part of our Bacchus Marsh aligner options for some time, and Angel Aligners sit alongside it.
For mild to moderate crowding or spacing, wearing them day to day feels much the same as Invisalign, and the digital planning is similar. We'll suggest one of them when your case and priorities fit.
The right system depends on the position of your teeth, your bite and what you're hoping for, not on a brand name. We'll talk through the realistic options for your mouth at a consultation before anything is decided. Results, timelines and suitability vary between individuals.
Whichever system you end up with, the path looks much the same. Here's what to expect, start to finish.
Clear aligners are one part of orthodontics at Magical Smiles Bacchus Marsh, alongside braces and Myobrace for children.
Consultation & digital scan
We look at your crowding, spacing and bite, check your teeth and gums are healthy enough to start, and take a 3D digital scan.
Your plan & quote
From the scan we map the planned movements, give you an estimated number of trays and months, and provide a detailed written quote. It's a plan rather than a promise, because every mouth responds a little differently.
Wearing your trays
You wear your trays 20–22 hours a day and move to the next set about every one to two weeks, taking them out only to eat, drink and clean.
Progress checks
Regular check-ups at the clinic confirm your teeth are tracking to plan, and we can trim a tray edge or adjust the sequence if needed.
Retainers afterwards
Once the last tray is done, a retainer holds your teeth in their new position. Retainers are usually worn at night long-term, because teeth naturally shift without them.
Aligners suit many teens and adults, but they aren't the right first option for everyone. Here's an honest starting point before your consultation.
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Clear aligners at Magical Smiles Bacchus Marsh start from $4,500 per arch, whether you choose Invisalign, Angel Aligners or ClearCorrect. Your final cost depends on how many teeth need to move, how long treatment runs and whether any dental care is needed first. You'll get a detailed written quote before treatment starts, and many patients spread the cost with a payment plan or claim part of it through their health fund. If you're claiming through extras cover, check your waiting period before treatment starts: privatehealth.gov.au says waiting periods are generally up to 12 months or more for major items such as orthodontics (checked 29 September 2026).
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About the estimator: it gives an indicative figure based on typical per-arch pricing and is not a quote. Your exact cost depends on your case and the aligner system you choose, and you'll receive it in writing after your assessment. Repayment figures are illustrative and use Humm/NDP's own plan-fee formula for the term selected, so Humm's fees are already included. Finance depends on Humm's own eligibility criteria and approval.
Because we offer Invisalign, Angel Aligners and ClearCorrect, we can recommend the one that suits your case rather than steering you to a single brand.
Regular check-ups at our Gisborne Road clinic keep your plan on track, and you can call between visits if a tray doesn't feel right.
A retainer plan is part of every aligner treatment, so the position your teeth reach is protected after the last tray.
A consultation and digital scan is usually enough to tell whether Invisalign, Angel Aligners or ClearCorrect makes more sense for you. Want to ask a few questions first? Give the clinic a call.
Book a consultation (03) 8001 7008Information on this page is general in nature. Treatment outcomes, fit, timeline and comfort vary between individuals. Your scan and assessment show what's realistic for your teeth before you decide anything.
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A consultation and digital scan in Bacchus Marsh is usually enough to tell whether Invisalign, Angel Aligners or ClearCorrect suits your teeth, with a written quote before you decide anything.