Clear Aligners in Dubai: What They Cost and Why
Clear aligners are thin, removable trays that move your teeth a little at a time, as an alternative to fixed braces. At Smart Care Polyclinic in Deira they start from AED 5,599 for the whole treatment plan, with a free consultation first, the full price in writing before anything is ordered, and the option to pay in instalments with Tabby or Tamara.
For: crowded, gappy or slightly crooked teeth
Wear: 20–22 hours a day
Price: from AED 5,599 per treatment plan
What it is
Clear aligners are a series of custom-made, see-through trays. Each one is shaped slightly differently from the last, and you move to the next set every week or two. Step by step, they push your teeth into the positions planned at the start. They come out to eat, drink anything but water, and brush.
They treat the same problems braces do for many people: crowding, gaps, teeth that have drifted after old braces, and mild bite problems. More complex bites may still need fixed braces, and the dentist will say so at the consultation.
Why clear aligners cost more than people expect
You are not buying one aligner — you are buying a whole custom treatment. The price covers everything from the first scan to the last tray:
A digital 3D scan and a planned result. Your teeth are scanned, and every tooth movement is planned on a computer and checked by the dentist before anything is made. You can see the expected result before you commit.
A full set of aligners, made only for you. Most treatments need dozens of trays — every one manufactured for your teeth at that stage, in medical-grade material. None of it can be reused for anyone else.
Attachments and adjustments. Small tooth-coloured bumps are often bonded to some teeth so the aligners can grip and turn them. If a tooth falls behind the plan, extra refinement aligners are made to bring it back on track.
The dentist's time across months. Check-ups throughout treatment make sure the teeth are moving as planned.
The price changes with the case. A small correction uses fewer aligners and costs less; crowded teeth or a bite that needs work take longer and more trays. That is why the price is "from" AED 5,599 — you get your exact figure, and what it includes, in writing after the scan.
Paying in instalments
You do not have to pay it all at once. Clear aligner treatment can be split into 3 or 4 interest-free instalments with Tabby or Tamara, so the cost is spread while treatment is under way. Ask at the consultation, and the team will set it up with you.
How treatment works
1. Free consultation. The dentist examines your teeth and bite and tells you honestly whether aligners suit you.
2. Scan and plan. Your teeth are scanned and the movements planned. You see the predicted result and get the full price and expected duration.
3. Your aligners. Once you agree, the aligners are made. You wear each set for about 20–22 hours a day and change them as instructed.
4. Check-ups. Regular visits make sure everything is on track.
5. Keeping the result. When the teeth are in place, a retainer holds them there. Teeth naturally try to move back, so wearing it as advised matters.
Who clear aligners suit
Aligners work best for people who will wear them. They only move teeth while they are in, so 20–22 hours a day is essential. They suit adults and older teenagers with crowding, gaps or relapse after braces. Active gum disease or decay is treated first. Very complex bites, or teeth that need large movements, may be better with fixed braces — the dentist will tell you which is right rather than sell you the one you asked for.
| Part of treatment | What it involves |
|---|---|
| Consultation | Free examination to check aligners suit you |
| 3D scan and treatment plan | Every tooth movement planned and checked before anything is made |
| Custom aligners | A full series of trays, each made for your teeth at that stage |
| Attachments and refinements | Grips for difficult movements, and extra aligners if a tooth falls behind |
| Check-ups | Regular reviews through treatment |
Prices at Smart Care, Deira
Clear aligners
Removable clear aligners that straighten teeth gradually, as an alternative to fixed braces.
Pay in 3 or 4 interest-free instalments with Tabby or Tamara
from AED 5,599 per treatment plan
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Questions patients ask
At Smart Care Polyclinic in Deira, clear aligners start from AED 5,599 for the whole treatment plan. The exact price depends on how much your teeth need to move and how many aligners that takes, and you get it in writing after your scan, before anything is ordered.
Because the price covers a whole custom treatment, not a single product: a 3D scan and planned result, a full series of aligners made only for your teeth, attachments and any refinement aligners, and the dentist's check-ups over the months of treatment.
Yes. You can split the cost into 3 or 4 interest-free instalments with Tabby or Tamara.
It depends on the case. Small corrections can take a few months; more crowding takes longer. You are told the expected duration with your treatment plan, before you start.
Most people feel pressure or mild soreness for a day or two when they start a new set, which shows they are working. It is usually much less uncomfortable than fixed braces, with no wires or brackets to rub.
Neither is better for everyone. Aligners are nearly invisible and removable, but only work if worn 20–22 hours a day. Braces work continuously and suit more complex movements. The dentist will recommend what suits your teeth.
This guide is general information about a treatment, not advice about your teeth. Which option suits you depends on the tooth, your bite, your gums and what you want long term — all of which the dentist assesses at your free consultation before anything is agreed.