Our aligners are thin, clear plastic removable trays worn in a sequence to gradually straighten your teeth at a fraction of the cost of Invisalign or other traditional teeth straightening options like braces.

We use the latest technology to scan your teeth and create a 3D model. This 3D model is used by our team of registered dental practitioners to design your new smile. Then you wear your clear aligners for 22 hours a day to gently and carefully straighten your teeth. 

Clear aligners have been successfully used for more than 20 years and with millions of patients around the world. So yes, it works.  You can get started by completing our online assessment or book in for a scan at our scanning location in Varsity Lakes. Get Started Here. 

All candidates at The Smile Outlet undergo a comprehensive assessment, including X-ray, 3D scans and consultation with our clinical team to determine if they are suitable for treatment. TSO clear aligners are not suitable for everyone, but during the assessment process our qualified dental practitioners will determine if you are a suitable. If you are not a suitable candidate for aligners, we will discuss braces and other options to help you get the smile you’re after. 

You start with a consultation to determine if you are suitable. Then we take 3D scan of our your teeth. Then on a computer,  all the tooth movements are carefully designed. You then wear a series of clear plastic aligners in a sequence to gradually straighten your teeth. Each aligner gently moves the teeth into the position designed on the computer. Each aligner is worn for around 2 weeks and then changed to the next set (up to 25 aligners) until your teeth are in their final positions. 

As long as you wear your aligners for the recommended 22 hours per day, you will keep on track and within months, your new smile will start to appear.  

Clear aligners are made of smooth, high quality BPA-free plastic. If worn correctly, the aligners won’t irritate your mouth.

It’s hard to believe, but most people won’t even know you’re wearing them. They are virtually invisible. If you’re concerned about your aligners getting in the way of that perfect selfie or a special occasion, pop them out for a moment and put them back in after. 

There are some instances where this treatment option may not be suitable. We assess each and every smile to make sure we design the right solution for you. As a first step, complete the online assessment and if suitable, book a 3D scan at our practice. A dental practitioner oversees every case and will help determine if treatment is suitable for your circumstances. But we can’t move implants or bridges. 

Every step of the process comes with step by step information to make treatment smooth and simple. We have a specialised customer care team available to assist with everything you need (care@smileoutlet.com.au). With millions of clear aligner cases completed around the world, the process is refined and quite easy to follow. It is just a matter of wearing the aligners for the prescribed amount of time and using chewies. 

Yes, we currently only offer our aligners to those who are 14 years and older. In our experience, kids are teens are better suited to braces, but there are some exceptions. Let us know if you definitely want aligners for your child and we will try and accommodate. 

Each patient will have different oral sensitivity, however there may be some discomfort initially as you begin each treatment stage of aligners as your mouth becomes used to having the aligners move your teeth. This discomfort typically only lasts a few days and is really a good indication that the aligners are doing their job. 

Yes.  In order to achieve your new smile, you need to wear your aligners for 22 hours per day, including while you sleep.  Wearing them as prescribed is key to getting the smile you’ve always wanted. 

You should remove your aligners before eating, and before drinking, with the exception of cool water. Just make sure you pop them back in when you are done. And in case you are wondering, you can brush and floss each morning and night. During the day, a swish of water before putting your aligners back in is sufficient.

The clear aligners are very durable and will support almost all activities including sport. However, if you are engaged in an activity that would normally require a mouthguard, we would recommend replacing your aligners with a mouthguard during that activity.  Just remember to pop them back in when you’re done.

If you are not wearing your aligners as recommended, you may need to go back to a previous set of aligners to get you back on track. If you fail to wear your aligners as recommended for prolonged periods, you may find your treatment has to be stopped and a new treatment plan created. This will result in additional costs, but the best way to avoid getting off course is to follow our instructions closely use by wearing your aligners 22 hours per day and using your chewie as directed. 

If you experience any difficulty during treatment, please contact our customer care team for further advice (care@smileoutlet.com.au). It is important that you contact us immediately and continue to wear an aligner that does fit until we can rectify the issue. 

If you lose or damage your aligner, the first step is to contact us immediately. It is important to keep all of your aligners – even after you have worn them in case you need to go back a step. It is important to always been wearing aligners once treatment has commenced. Don’t let them go off-track.  Replacement aligners cost $99 and take up to 2-3 weeks to manufacture and ship. 

If the damage is due to a manufacturing fault, you will not be charged for the replacement of faulty aligners. 

Yes, see the ‘retainer’ section in the FAQ’s.

An expander is a device that is placed in a child’s mouth which takes advantage of their normal growth and development to increase the amount of space they have for their teeth to come in. 

Expanders have a variety of benefits that could be suitable for a wide range of young patients.  These include increasing the width of the arch, reduce crowding, minimising crossbites, reduce the severity of impacted teeth and ultimately reducing the need for extensive orthodontic treatment as they age.  Diagnosing the need for an expander is best done by one of our dental professionals at a free consult.

Expanders are most effective on children aged 7-11.  

Teeth move before, during and even after orthodontic treatment. This includes after having braces, aligners or palatal expanders. The only way to stop teeth moving and going crooked again is to wear retainers. If worn correctly, retainers generally hold the teeth where they are and stop them from moving back. Wearing your retainers at night long term will ensure you maintain your smile for the long term.  One set of removable retainers are included in your treatment plan. Bonded wire retainers are an excellent upgrade to help back-up your plastic removable retainers. 

Yes.  There are two main types of retainers.  Plastic retainers which you typically wear at night time, and fixed retainers which are essentially strong thin wires glued to the back of your teeth and are there permanently.  The most effective retainers are a combination of plastic removable retainers and permanent wire retainers. We offer both options at The Smile Outlet.

They typically about 12 months, depending on how well they are looked after.  But they can get lost or become dirty after wearing them nightly for a while and not cleaning regularly so you will need replacements at some point. 

Your first set of plastic removable retainers is included as part of your treatment. But retainers get lost, broken, eaten by the dog or just worn out, and replacement aligners cost $145 per arch.  What’s worse than the cost though is that kids, to avoid getting into trouble, will often hide the fact that they’ve lost or broken their retainers from their parents until it’s too late and their teeth have moved.  That’s why we have come up with an affordable way to protect your new smile with our Smile Protection Plan.

A set of plastic removable retainers is included in every treatment plan. If you wear these retainers each night, you don’t need anything else. However, we find that some people don’t wear the retainers as they should which is why we recommend a wire retainer. A bonded wire retainer can help keep the teeth straight if you ever lose or forget to wear your plastic retainers. This cost is $695.

Teeth naturally move over time, however by wearing your retainers, this prevents teeth from moving and holds them in place so your new smile is preserved. However, if you don’t follow the recommended use or don’t wear your retainers, it is possible your teeth will move again. Having a bonded retainer can help support your retention program. 

A bonded or permanent retainer is a small wire glued behind the back of your front 6 teeth. This wire, in combination with your night time plastic retainers gives you the best chance of keeping your teeth straight. This wire is not included in your standard treatment plan. It costs an additional $695 for a wire retainer plus 12 months of repairs if required.