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Invisible Braces & Orthodontics in Korea

Clear aligner treatment is possible for international patients because aligner trays can be shipped, but it requires an in-person scan in Korea at the start and periodic monitoring.

65 listed clinics · Updated 2026-08-09

Dentistry treatment room in Korea
In short. Clear aligner treatment is possible for international patients because aligner trays can be shipped, but it requires an in-person scan in Korea at the start and periodic monitoring.
Indicative price
3,000,000 - 7,000,000 full course KRW
Procedure time
12 - 24 months total
Anesthesia
None
Recovery
None, speech adjustment in the first week
Minimum stay in Korea
3 days for initial scan and records
Also known as
Invisalign, Clear aligners, 투명교정

Korean orthodontists use Invisalign alongside domestic aligner systems, and pricing is roughly 40 to 60 percent below North American levels for a comparable case. The first visit involves an intraoral scan, records and a treatment plan; subsequent trays can often be shipped internationally with remote monitoring.

Complex cases involving extraction, skeletal discrepancy or jaw surgery are not suitable for remote management and need conventional fixed braces with regular in-person adjustment.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I do clear aligner treatment remotely from abroad?

Simple to moderate crowding can be managed with an initial in-person scan, shipped trays and remote photo monitoring. Extraction cases and skeletal corrections require regular in-person visits.

How long does orthodontic treatment take?

Twelve to twenty-four months for a typical adult case, followed by indefinite retainer wear at night. Aligners are not faster than fixed braces for equivalent movement.

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Further reading

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Medical Costs and Payment in Korea

Foreign patients without Korean national health insurance pay the full private rate, which is still typically 30 to 70 percent below US pricing for the same procedure, and card payment is accepted almost everywhere.

Source: National Health Insurance Service, coverage for foreign residents https://www.nhis.or.kr/english/index.do