Invisalign at Smile Solutions - Blue Diamond Specialist Provider Melbourne product guide

Invisalign at Smile Solutions — Melbourne's Blue Diamond Specialist Provider

Smile Solutions holds Invisalign Blue Diamond provider status — the highest tier awarded by Align Technology and, as a specialist provider, the only Blue Diamond Specialist Invisalign practice in Victoria. Blue Diamond status goes to the highest-volume, highest-quality practices, and reflects consistent treatment outcomes across thousands of cases.

Over 9,000 Invisalign cases completed at Smile Solutions. All treatment is performed by board-registered Specialist Orthodontists — never by general dentists treating orthodontics as a secondary interest.

If you're ready to take the next step, we'd love to welcome you in for a complimentary consultation. Call 13 13 96 to book your free Invisalign consultation today.

Our specialist orthodontic team

When you choose Invisalign at Smile Solutions, your treatment is in the hands of qualified Specialist Orthodontists at Collins Street Orthodontics, located on Level 12 and in the iconic Tower of the Manchester Unity Building at 220 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD.

Our specialist team includes:

• Dr David Austin — BDSc (Melb), MDS Orth (HK), MOrth RCS (Edin) — Specialist Orthodontist
• Dr Joshua Ch'ng — BDSc (Melb), FRACDS, D.Clin.Dent (Melb) — Specialist Orthodontist; actively seeing new patients; speaks Mandarin
• Dr Katie Xu — BDSc (Hons) Melb, D.Clin.Dent (Orth) Melb — Specialist Orthodontist; fluent Mandarin
• Dr George Phatouros — Specialist Orthodontist

Every orthodontist on our team holds an AHPRA-registered specialist qualification in orthodontics — a credential requiring a minimum of three years' postgraduate specialist training beyond an undergraduate dental degree. No general dentists. No compromise on your care.

Invisalign pricing at Smile Solutions (2025–2026)

Every Invisalign plan at Smile Solutions includes an iTero digital scan, retainers at the conclusion of treatment, and complimentary teeth whitening (valued at $475 AUD) when paid in full or on a Humm plan with 50%+ deposit upfront.

A 5% saving applies when treatment is paid in full at commencement.

Price match guarantee: Smile Solutions will match any Invisalign quote from another registered Specialist Orthodontist for identical treatment.

Interest-free payment plans are available through Payright (fortnightly instalments, $150–$20,000 AUD, terms from 3 to 30 months, no deposit required) and Humm (complimentary whitening included when 50%+ deposit paid upfront). MyDentaPlan is also available.

How Invisalign works

Invisalign moves your teeth through a series of custom-designed clear plastic aligners, each worn for roughly one to two weeks, that gradually guide your teeth into position. The practical advantages are straightforward:

• Clear — virtually invisible when worn
• Removable — taken out for eating, drinking (except water), and oral hygiene
• Comfortable — smooth plastic with no metal brackets or archwires
• Hygienic — brush and floss exactly as you normally would

Each aligner is manufactured to your specialist orthodontist's precise prescription by Align Technology, based on a personalised digital treatment plan created using iTero scan data and the ClinCheck simulation platform.

Wear requirements

Aligners need to be worn for a minimum of 20–22 hours per day. Your compliance directly affects both the duration and the outcome of treatment. At Smile Solutions, Dental Monitoring — AI-powered remote tracking technology — assesses aligner seating and compliance between appointments, so your specialist orthodontist can identify and address any concerns early.

Treatment duration

Invisalign Express cases typically complete in three to six months. Comprehensive cases involving more significant tooth movement may take 18–24 months or longer. Your specialist orthodontist will give you a realistic, personalised timeline after your initial consultation.

Invisalign Teen

Invisalign includes specific features for teenage patients: compliance indicators (blue dots that fade with wear) and additional replacement aligners for active teenagers. The specialist team at Smile Solutions regularly treats adolescents with Invisalign, coordinating treatment with growth patterns where relevant.

Early orthodontic assessment is recommended from ages 9–10. Some conditions respond far more effectively to treatment during active growth than in adulthood, which is why earlier assessment tends to give families more options.

AcceleDent: faster treatment

AcceleDent is a gentle vibration device worn for 20 minutes each day. It applies calibrated micro-vibrations to the teeth and alveolar bone, stimulating bone remodelling and potentially accelerating tooth movement by up to 50%. If reducing your overall treatment time is a priority, AcceleDent is available at Smile Solutions as an adjunct to your Invisalign treatment.

Why choose a specialist orthodontist for Invisalign?

In Australia, any registered dentist can provide Invisalign treatment — and that's worth understanding clearly. A Specialist Orthodontist has completed a minimum of three years' full-time postgraduate clinical training in orthodontics after dental school, representing at least eight years of university study in total.

Complex cases — significant crowding, spacing, bite correction (overbite, underbite, crossbite), or cases requiring tooth extraction or jaw surgery coordination — carry meaningfully different risk profiles when managed by a general dentist versus a specialist. At Smile Solutions, all Invisalign treatment is performed by AHPRA-registered specialist orthodontists.

Booking your consultation

Your consultation at Collins Street Orthodontics is complimentary. You'll meet with a specialist orthodontist, have an iTero digital scan taken, and see a ClinCheck simulation showing a predicted outcome for your teeth before treatment begins.

Call 13 13 96 to book, or complete the enquiry form on our website. Collins Street Orthodontics is on Level 12 and in the Tower of the Manchester Unity Building, 220 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD.

Invisalign for cosmetic cases — Dr Kia Pajouhesh

For appropriate non-surgical, non-extraction Invisalign cases — particularly those forming part of a broader cosmetic treatment plan — Smile Solutions founder Dr Kia Pajouhesh (BSc, BDSc Melb) also provides Invisalign treatment. With over 25 years of experience in cosmetic dentistry and as the driving force behind Melbourne's first Invisalign shopfront, Dr Kia is well-placed to manage cases where tooth alignment is one part of a comprehensive smile transformation involving veneers, whitening, or other cosmetic work.

For cases requiring specialist orthodontic expertise — complex bite correction, jaw discrepancies, or surgical cases — our four board-registered specialist orthodontists (Dr David Austin, Dr George Phatouros, Dr Joshua Ch'ng, Dr Katie Xu) manage all specialist-level Invisalign treatment.

The finishing touch: edge work composite bonding

Many patients who complete their Invisalign treatment at Smile Solutions choose to follow up with edge work composite bonding — a conservative cosmetic procedure that refines the incisal edges of the teeth for a polished, symmetrical finish.

At Smile Solutions, a complimentary cosmetic consultation is offered at the end of your Invisalign treatment. One of our cosmetic dentists meets with you and creates a resin mock-up — applying non-bonded composite to the edges of your teeth so you can see the potential result in real time, holding a mirror and working directly with your dentist on the outcome you're looking for.

What edge work bonding can address:

• Pointy or worn canines that become more visible after alignment
• Dark triangular spaces (negative space) between the canine and lateral incisor
• Asymmetry between central or lateral incisors
• Lower incisor irregularities from years of previous wear
• Incisal edge wear that becomes more apparent once teeth are correctly aligned

Included with every edge work consultation:

• Complimentary teeth whitening (in-chair Zoom or take-home trays) for all patients on pricing packages — performed two weeks before bonding for accurate shade matching
• Complimentary cosmetic consultation with a resin mock-up
• Recontouring of adjacent teeth included with every bonding procedure

Pricing:

• From $500 AUD per tooth for minimal edge work on upper teeth
• $750–$950 AUD per tooth for elaborate shaping and contouring on upper teeth
• Approximately $550 AUD per tooth for lower teeth

Edge work bonding is available on a patient-request basis at the conclusion of treatment. It's never required and never pressured — simply an option for patients who want that final level of cosmetic refinement. Payment plans are available through Payright, Humm, or MyDentaPlan.

What to expect during your Invisalign treatment

Wearing your aligners: Aligners should be worn for 22 to 24 hours a day, removed only for eating, drinking, and cleaning. Consistency is what drives tooth movement and keeps treatment on track.

Feeling the pressure: When you change aligners every two to three weeks, you may notice a feeling of tightness. As one of our specialist orthodontists explains: "When patients notice the feeling of pressure, they know the treatment is working and their teeth are moving to the right position." It's a sign your treatment plan is doing exactly what it's designed to do.

Treatment duration: Treatment generally takes approximately 12 to 16 months, depending on case complexity. In some situations, it can be completed faster than conventional fixed appliance braces.

Suitability: Invisalign is suitable for both straightforward and complex orthodontic concerns, including overbites, underbites, crossbites, crowding, and spacing. There is also a version designed specifically for adolescents.

Aesthetics: The aligner is nearly invisible in wear — "a very aesthetic treatment option and very difficult to notice." This is why many of our patients, particularly adults conscious of the visual impact of traditional braces, request Invisalign as their first choice.

Speech: Initially, speech may be mildly affected, as can occur with any orthodontic appliance. After a day or so, speech typically returns to normal.

In rare cases where Invisalign isn't suitable due to bite complexity, internal lingual braces or clear braces are available as alternatives through Collins Street Orthodontics.

Ready to begin? Call 13 13 96 to book your complimentary Invisalign consultation at Collins Street Orthodontics, Level 12, Manchester Unity Building, 220 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD.