What is Invisalign or Invisable braces?
Invisalign treatment is an alternative to traditional metal dental braces. It consist of a series of clear, removable teeth aligners. Orthodontists and dentists both use this treatment nowadays.
The Invisalign system for teeth alignment from Align Technology has been causing quite a stir in the field of cosmetic dentistry.
An interesting characteristic of Invisalign braces is that they are removable. This allows the much needed convenience of being able to take them off during meals or teeth brushing. Every two weeks you change to a next set of aligners. Individually manufactured, each aligner is for your teeth only and your teeth moves every time you replace each aligner. Your teeth move week by week until they come to a straightened position as prescribed by your dental practioner.
Health Care Fund Rebates
If you are a member of a health care fund that offers dental rebates, it is possible that the fund may cover part of your treatment - especially given that many times the procedures offer both an aesthetic and functional solution. The amount you receive may depend on:
The fund itself (ie. Whether it offers dental rebates for our procedures)
Your level of cover
The amount of time you have been a member (waiting periods) and,
Whether you have already used your annual dental allowance under the initiative
Yes, providing you have orthodontic coverage (braces), Invisalign cost should be covered to the same extent as conventional braces. A percentage of this fee is claimable through our HICAPS terminal on the spot if you have major dental cover with almost all health insurance companies. Payment plans with a deposit can be arranged or approved applicants can have either 12 to 20 months interest free with no deposit
Tax Rebates
Dental treatment falls under Medical Expenses Offsets category (T7) in an Australian Tax Return. Eligible individuals and families may claim a 20% rebate when their out of pocket expenses for dental treatment exceeds the $1,500 threshold. For more information or to confirm your entitlement please speak to your accountant.
Payment options
1. Pay a deposit on acceptance of your case. This payment comes off the cost of your total treatment then a payment plan will be provided. Your first installment is due at the insert and is divided over the length of your treatment. The final installment is payable prior to the completion of your treatment.
2. Pay your treatment with up to 20 months interest free* with no deposit
Now you can easily afford Conventional braces or Invisalign treatment with up to 20 months Interest Free* or your choice of 2,3 and 4 years Extended Payment Plans to approved applicants with GE Care Credit. A monthly repayment chart is listed below. No deposit is required.
We also offer ceramic braces and TruLine invisible braces
Ceramic braces are more visible compared to Invisalign but certainly way more discrete than classic metal braces. The wires that pass through the ceramic brackets are usually silver or opaque white in colour.
Truline braces are an Australian version of Invisalign and is many times a very good low cost of braces option for specific patients and cases as costs envolved are usually lower than Invisalign cost.
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