Clear aligners are thin, clear plastic trays made to fit your teeth. Each set moves the teeth a small, planned step. You wear a set for one to two weeks, about 22 hours a day, and take it out only to eat, drink anything but water, and brush. Invisalign is the most widely known brand; there are others, including Indian brands, that work the same way.
At The Smile Super Speciality Dental Clinic, in Kondapur, Hyderabad and in Maharani Peta, Visakhapatnam, every aligner case is planned by Dr. Rajesh Kumar Y, MDS Orthodontics, Facial Orthopedist. The visit starts with an iTero 3D scan, so you see your teeth on screen, and you leave with a written plan and an exact price. Clear aligners start from ₹75,000 and Invisalign from ₹1,20,000 for a full case. Most cases take 6 to 18 months.
What patients tell us when they first come in
- "I had braces as a teenager and my lower front teeth have moved again."
- "I am on video calls all day. I do not want metal on my teeth."
- "There is a gap between my front teeth that bothers me in photos."
- "My wedding is next year. Can my teeth be straighter by then?"
- "Another clinic quoted a very different price. Why?"
More reading: clear aligners vs braces, how braces and aligners move teeth and orthodontist or general dentist for aligners.
Why patients choose us for aligners
- Planned by an orthodontist: Dr. Rajesh Kumar Y, MDS Orthodontics, Facial Orthopedist, Fellow of Implantology (Germany)
- Dr. Varsha Reddy, Dental Surgeon, leads smile makeovers when aligners are one part of a bigger plan
- Several aligner brands, so the plan fits the case and the budget
- Treating patients since 1997; ISO 9001 certified; the Kondapur team is all women
- A written plan with the exact price before you start, and no pressure to decide that day
Visit Smile Dental Clinic Kondapur near HITEC City or Smile Dental Clinic Vizag in Maharani Peta.
Get Your General Answers
Clear aligners usually suit
- Mild to moderate crowding, gaps and spacing
- Teeth that have moved back after braces years ago
- Adults and older teens who want something hard to notice at work, college or in photos
- Some bite problems (overbite, crossbite) that the orthodontist confirms aligners can correct
- People who can wear the trays about 22 hours a day and change them on time
- People who want to see the planned tooth movement on screen before they agree to start
Where aligners are not the right answer
- Severe crowding, large bite differences or badly rotated teeth. Fixed braces give more control; see braces in Kondapur and Vizag.
- Children whose jaws are still growing in the wrong direction. The jaw is guided first; see jaw growth treatment for children.
- Active decay or gum disease. These are treated first, then the teeth are moved.
- If you cannot wear them most of the day. Trays left in a drawer do not move teeth, and the case runs late.
- If the only problem is the shape or colour of the teeth. Whitening, bonding or porcelain veneers may be the simpler answer.
If braces will do a better job for your teeth, Dr. Rajesh Kumar Y will say so at the consultation, and the plan will show both options with prices.
Step 1: Consultation and iTero 3D scan (₹500)
- Dr. Rajesh Kumar Y checks your teeth, gums and bite
- The iTero scan makes a 3D model of your mouth in a few minutes, with no impression paste
- X-rays only if needed (IOPA ₹200, OPG ₹500)
Step 2: Written plan and digital preview
- The movement is planned on the aligner maker's software (ClinCheck for Invisalign)
- You see each stage of the movement and the planned end result on screen
- You get the brand options, the number of trays, the time and the exact price in writing before anything is ordered
Step 3: First fit
- Small tooth-coloured attachments are bonded to some teeth, if your plan needs them, so the trays can grip
- You get your first sets and learn how to put them in, take them out and clean them
Step 4: Change trays every one to two weeks
- Wear each set about 22 hours a day and move to the next on the date in your plan
Step 5: Check-ins every 6 to 8 weeks
- 15 to 30 minutes to see the teeth are following the plan, and to collect the next sets
- If teeth fall behind, refinement trays are made; these are usually included in the fee
Step 6: Finish and retainers
- Attachments are polished off and retainers are fitted, with a wearing schedule
Kondapur is open Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 8 PM (2 to 5 PM by appointment). Vizag is open Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 1 PM and 5 PM to 8:30 PM. Both clinics are closed on Sunday, so check-ins fit before or after work.
The first few days of each tray
A new set feels tight for two or three days. It is pressure, not sharp pain. Speech can sound slightly different for a day or two with the first trays and then settles.
Eating and drinking
Take the trays out for every meal and for any drink except plain water. Hot tea or coffee can warp them, and coloured drinks stain them. Brush before you put them back in. Most patients say this becomes routine within the first week or two.
How visible are they?
At normal talking distance most people do not notice them. Attachments can be seen up close.
During treatment
There is no surgery and no recovery time. Clean the trays every day with a soft brush and cool or lukewarm water, never hot water. Keep them in their case when they are out of your mouth; most lost trays are wrapped in a tissue at a meal.
If a tray breaks or is lost
Call the clinic. Usually you wear the previous set, or move to the next one early, until a replacement is ready. Do not go without trays for days.
After treatment: retainers
Teeth tend to drift back after any orthodontic treatment, braces or aligners. Retainers hold them. You get a wearing schedule; most people end up wearing a removable retainer at night for the long term, or have a thin fixed wire bonded behind the front teeth.
Clear aligners from ₹75,000; Invisalign from ₹1,20,000 for a full case
| Option | Price | Good for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian brands (Dentcare, Illusion) | ₹75,000 to ₹1,25,000 per jaw | Mild crowding, gaps, teeth that moved after old braces | Fewer options for difficult movements |
| ClearCorrect, Spark | ₹1,00,000 to ₹2,00,000 per jaw | Moderate cases | Costs more than Indian brands |
| Invisalign | From ₹1,20,000 for a full case | Moderate to more complex cases where the orthodontist wants its planning tools | Usually the highest price |
| Metal or self-ligating braces | ₹50,000 to ₹1,50,000 | Severe crowding and big bite corrections | Visible, food rules, wire adjustments |
For a simple case, a lower-cost brand often does the job. The plan says so when it does.
What moves the price
- The brand, as in the table
- One jaw or both
- How much movement is needed: a small gap needs fewer trays than crowding with a bite correction
- Treatment time: a 6-month case costs less than an 18-month one
What is included
All trays, attachments, check-in visits and refinement trays when needed. Not included: the ₹500 consultation, X-rays if needed (₹200 to ₹500) and retainers at the end (removable ₹10,000, fixed bonded ₹20,000). Payments are taken in stages as treatment moves on, not all at the start.
Comparing quotes
Ask each clinic which brand, how many trays, whether refinements and retainers are included, and who plans the movement. Quotes that look far apart often cover different things. See what a braces or aligner quote should include, Invisalign cost in Kondapur and braces and aligner cost in Vizag.
Your exact price comes in the written plan after the ₹500 consultation and iTero scan.
The trays do not decide the result; the plan and the wear time do
Every aligner brand moves teeth the same basic way: small steps, one tray at a time. What decides the result is who plans the steps, and whether the trays are worn. A plan that only aims at straight-looking front teeth can leave the bite worse. A plan made by an orthodontist moves teeth to where they stay stable. And a case planned for 12 months becomes 18 if the trays spend half the day in a pocket. That is why we ask about your routine before we suggest a brand. For a fixed option behind the teeth, see lingual braces vs Invisalign.
Aligners if you live abroad and visit India
- Trip 1: consultation, iTero scan and plan; the plan is approved before the trays are ordered
- Trip 2: first fit and attachments, and several sets of trays to take with you
- Between trips: you change trays on the dates in your plan; check-ins can match your India visits, and we can work with a dentist where you live for a look in between
- Last trip: attachments off and retainers fitted
Same prices at Kondapur and Vizag. Plan the trips with the clinic before you book flights.
Live outside India? See how to plan your treatment from home →
How much do clear aligners cost in Kondapur?
At Smile Dental Clinic Kondapur, clear aligners start from ₹75,000 (Indian brands, ₹75,000 to ₹1,25,000 per jaw), ClearCorrect and Spark are ₹1,00,000 to ₹2,00,000 per jaw, and Invisalign starts from ₹1,20,000 for a full case. The exact price comes in your written plan after the ₹500 consultation.
How much does Invisalign cost in Vizag?
The same as Kondapur: Invisalign from ₹1,20,000 for a full case and other clear aligners from ₹75,000. Retainers are separate (₹10,000 removable, ₹20,000 fixed).
Who plans my aligner treatment?
Dr. Rajesh Kumar Y, MDS Orthodontics, Facial Orthopedist. He checks the bite as well as the front teeth before the trays are ordered.
How long does treatment take?
Most cases take 6 to 18 months. Small gaps are at the shorter end; crowding with a bite correction is at the longer end. Your plan gives the number of trays and the time.
Are aligners better than braces?
Not always. Aligners are hard to see and come out for meals. Braces give more control for severe crowding and big bite problems and cost less. The plan shows both options with prices when both would work.
Does it hurt?
Each new tray feels tight for two or three days. It is pressure, not sharp pain, and most people carry on with work as normal.
What happens if I lose a tray?
Call the clinic. Usually you wear the previous set, or move to the next one early, until a replacement is ready.
Do I need retainers after aligners?
Yes. Teeth tend to drift back after any orthodontic treatment. Most people wear a removable retainer at night for the long term, or have a fixed wire bonded behind the front teeth.
