What Braces and Clear Aligners Cost in Seongnam
Published by The Seoul Dental Clinic · Meet the dentists
At The Seoul Dental Clinic, Invisalign is listed from ₩2.5 million to ₩7 million, metal braces at ₩2.8 million, combination braces (ceramic upper, metal lower) at ₩3.1 million, ceramic braces at ₩3.2 million and Clippy-C self-ligating braces at ₩3.6 million. The wide Invisalign range reflects how different cases are, so the figure that applies to you is confirmed after an examination.
The published price list
| Treatment | Published price (KRW) |
|---|---|
| Invisalign clear aligners | 2,500,000 to 7,000,000 |
| Metal braces | 2,800,000 |
| Combination braces (ceramic upper / metal lower) | 3,100,000 |
| Ceramic braces | 3,200,000 |
| Clippy-C self-ligating braces | 3,600,000 |
| Orthodontic diagnosis | 100,000 |
| Fixed retainer | 100,000 to 200,000 |
| Removable retainer | 150,000 to 200,000 |
| Mini-screw (TAD) | 100,000 |
| Button | 10,000 |
| Bracket re-bonding | 30,000 |
| Extraction for orthodontics (per tooth) | 50,000 |
Price list as published; confirm at consultation. VAT may apply.
Why the Invisalign range is so wide
Clear aligner treatment is planned tooth by tooth. A small correction of a few front teeth involves far fewer stages than moving crowded or rotated teeth across the whole arch. The published range of ₩2.5 million to ₩7 million covers that spread.
Your dentist can place you on that range only after looking at your teeth, bite and X-rays. We cannot give you an honest single number from a photo or a message alone.
What changes the total
How complex the case is
Crowding, spacing, bite problems and the amount of movement all affect the length and cost of treatment.
Which system you choose
Aligners, metal brackets, combination (ceramic upper, metal lower), ceramic brackets and self-ligating brackets each carry their own listed price.
Retainers
Retainers are listed separately: fixed ₩100,000 to ₩200,000 and removable ₩150,000 to ₩200,000. They protect the result, so plan for them.
Other dental work
Cavities or gum problems may need attention first, and that work is quoted separately.
Braces versus aligners: a cost view
| Clear aligners | Metal, combination or ceramic braces | Clippy-C self-ligating braces | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published price | ₩2.5M to ₩7M | ₩2.8M to ₩3.2M | ₩3.6M |
| Price certainty | Varies a lot by case | Single price per type | Single published price |
| Best discussed when | You want a removable option | You want a fixed option | You want a fixed, bracket-based option |
Which option suits your teeth is a clinical decision made at your examination.
Planning the budget as a foreign resident
Orthodontic treatment usually runs over many months, so ask how payment is arranged and whether visits are spread across the course of treatment. If you may leave Korea before it ends, say so early. The dentist can tell you whether a plan is realistic for your timeline.
If you intend to claim from an overseas insurer, ask whether orthodontics is covered by your policy before you start, since many policies limit or exclude it. The clinic can help with paperwork, but your insurer decides what it pays.
Getting a firm quote
Book an examination
The dentist checks your teeth and bite and takes records.
Discuss the options
You hear what aligners and braces would each involve for your case.
Receive the plan and price
Ask for it in writing so you can compare it with any other quote.
Ways to keep the cost predictable
Ask for a written plan with the estimated length of treatment and the number of visits. Ask what happens if treatment takes longer than expected, and whether extra aligners or adjustments would be charged.
Ask what retainers are included and how long you are expected to wear them. Teeth can drift after treatment, so a retainer plan is part of the real cost.
If you live in Gachon, Taepyeong or Moran, visits are easy to keep. If you will travel, ask whether monitoring from abroad is possible and what you would need to do yourself.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Invisalign at your clinic?
The published range is ₩2.5 million to ₩7 million. Your exact price is confirmed after examination because it depends on your case.
Is ceramic more expensive than metal?
Yes, slightly. Metal braces are published at ₩2.8 million, combination braces (ceramic upper, metal lower) at ₩3.1 million and ceramic braces at ₩3.2 million. Confirm which applies to you at consultation.
Are retainers included?
Retainers are listed separately: fixed retainers at ₩100,000 to ₩200,000 and removable retainers at ₩150,000 to ₩200,000. Ask what your plan includes.
Does VAT apply?
VAT may apply to non-covered treatment. Confirm the final amount in your written quote.
English-speaking dentists in Seongnam
The clinic was founded by two brothers trained at Seoul National University who direct it together. Three further dentists hold Ministry of Health and Welfare specialist certifications. Full credentials →
Dr. Hyun Sung Park
Clinic Director
- Co-founder and joint clinic director
- DDS, Seoul National University School of Dentistry
- Master’s degree, SNU Graduate School of Dentistry
- Former staff, Dept. of General Dentistry, SNU Dental Hospital
- Microendodontics Programme, SNU
- Course completion, UCLA, USA
- Member, UPenn Endodontics Study Club, USA
- Certified Invisalign Provider
- Osstem Implant AIC Programme
- Member, International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
Dr. Hyeonjoon Park
Clinic Director
- Co-founder and joint clinic director
- DDS, Seoul National University School of Dentistry
- Master’s degree, SNU Graduate School of Dentistry
- Former staff, Dept. of General Dentistry, SNU Dental Hospital
- Affiliate Associate Fellow, American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)
- Certified Invisalign Provider; leads orthodontic treatment
- Course completion, UCLA, USA
- Member, UPenn Endodontics Study Club, USA
- Member, International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
- Member, Seoul Prime Orthodontic Study Club
Dr. Yu Jin Kim
Dentist
- Board-certified specialist, Advanced General Dentistry (Ministry of Health and Welfare)
- Johns Hopkins University, USA
- Master’s degree, SNU Graduate School of Dentistry
- Former staff, Osaka University Dental Hospital, Japan
Dr. Min Ji Choi
Dentist
- Board-certified specialist, Conservative Dentistry
- Board-certified specialist, Advanced General Dentistry
- Internship and residency, Jeonbuk National University Dental Hospital
- Master’s degree in Conservative Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University
Dr. Jin Young Choi
Dentist
- Board-certified specialist, Advanced General Dentistry
- Clinical training, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Canada
- Master’s degree, Kyungpook National University Graduate School of Dentistry
- BA in English Language and Literature, Korea University
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