Braces are the cheaper option at Smilepoint Dental. Standard metal braces cost $4,550, and the student package (available at off-peak timings) costs $3,950. Invisalign starts at $5,950 for cases that don’t need extraction and $6,950 for cases that do, plus a $195 initial assessment fee for new patients.
Price comparison
That puts the price gap at roughly $1,400 to $3,000, depending on which braces package and which Invisalign tier you compare. The difference mostly comes down to the technology and the custom aligner trays Invisalign requires, rather than treatment outcome.
Treatment time
Treatment time is broadly similar between the two for most cases, usually somewhere between 12 and 24 months, though this depends on how much movement your teeth need. Braces work continuously regardless of patient behaviour. Invisalign’s timeline depends more on compliance, since the aligners need to be worn around 20 to 22 hours a day to stay on schedule.
Which option suits you
Braces tend to suit younger patients, students, and anyone who doesn’t mind visible brackets. Invisalign is more often chosen by working adults who want a less visible option, or patients who don’t want the food restrictions that come with fixed braces.
Next steps
If you want a cost estimate based on your specific case, our Braces Cost and Invisalign Cost pages break down each package in more detail, or you can book a consultation directly at our Holland Village or Mapletree Business City clinic.