Invisalign in Seoul
Invisalign clear aligner treatment planned by our orthodontic department in Gangnam. Removable, nearly invisible trays for crowding, gaps and selected bite problems, with progress checked in person.
- Since 2002
- 13 dentists
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How does Invisalign treatment work in Seoul?
Invisalign uses a series of custom, removable clear trays, each worn about 1 to 2 weeks for 20 to 22 hours a day, to move teeth step by step. At Gangnam One Day Dental Clinic, Dr. Kim Do-hoon plans treatment from a digital scan and X-rays. Mild cases often finish in 6 to 12 months; complex cases take longer.
Reviewed by Dr. Kim Do-hoon , Chief Director, Orthodontics · Updated October 5, 2026
What Invisalign is
Invisalign is a brand of clear aligner system. The orthodontist scans your teeth, plans every movement digitally, and a series of thin plastic trays is produced. Each tray is slightly different, so wearing them in order moves teeth gradually.
Small tooth-coloured bumps called attachments are often bonded to some teeth so the trays can grip and rotate them. These are removed at the end. If you are comparing Invisalign with other aligner systems, see our page on clear aligners in Seoul.
Who is a good candidate
Invisalign works well for mild to moderate crowding, spacing, uneven alignment and some bite problems. Adults who want a discreet option and can wear trays consistently are typical candidates.
Severe rotations, large vertical movements or significant jaw discrepancies are often better handled with fixed braces such as metal braces, or a combined plan. Dr. Kim Do-hoon decides from your records.
- Suits: crowding, gaps, mild relapse after past braces, selected overbite cases
- Requires: 20–22 hours of daily wear and removing trays to eat
- May not suit: severe skeletal problems or patients unable to commit to wear time
Not sure if this is right for you? Send a photo or X-ray — a dentist replies on WhatsApp in English, Chinese or Japanese.
Get a free opinionLiving with Invisalign
Remove trays to eat and drink anything except water, then brush before putting them back in. Speech may feel slightly different for a few days. Each new tray usually feels tight for one or two days.
Because trays are planned in advance, several sets can often be issued at once, which allows longer gaps between visits than braces. Patients visiting from abroad should read clear aligners for international patients.
| Invisalign | Fixed braces | |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Nearly invisible | Visible brackets (unless lingual) |
| Removable | Yes | No |
| Daily commitment | 20–22 h wear | Careful cleaning |
| Visit interval | 6–10 weeks | 4–8 weeks |
| Complex movements | Selected cases | Wide range |
How it works at Oneday Dental
- Before visit
Photos on WhatsApp
Send smile photos for an initial view of whether aligners suit you.
- Visit 1
Scan and X-rays
Digital intraoral scan, X-rays and photos in Building 3, 8F.
- Planning
Digital treatment plan
Dr. Kim Do-hoon plans the tooth movement and number of aligners.
- Visit 2
Aligner fitting
Attachments are bonded and you receive your first trays with instructions.
- Every 6–10 weeks
Progress and retention
Check-ups confirm tracking; refinements if needed, then retainers.
Things to know before you decide
- Results depend on wear time; trays left out for long periods stall treatment.
- Refinement trays are sometimes needed, which can extend treatment.
- Attachments and trays can trap sugar against teeth if you snack or drink with them in.
- Some complex bite problems need braces or surgery instead.
- Retainers are needed afterwards to prevent relapse.
Experience you can check
- 2002Founded in Gangnam — 24 years
- 13Dentists in 5 departments
- 3Clinic buildings, 1,570 m²
- 0.01 mmT-Scan bite-force detail
Leads the orthodontics department (Building 3): braces, lingual, Invisalign & surgical orthodontics
Invisalign: common questions
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How much does Invisalign cost in Seoul?
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Can Invisalign fix an overbite?
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