Nissho-Kosan Building 7th Floor,
4-12-19 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 104-0061
Invisalign in Ginza, Tokyo | English-Speaking Dentist
Invisalign Clear Aligners in Ginza, Tokyo
Invisalign straightens teeth with a series of clear, removable aligners. Dr. Hitomi Uchida is a certified Invisalign provider and guides you through your treatment in English, from the first scan to your final retainer.
Is Invisalign right for you?
Invisalign can treat crowding, gaps and many bite problems. Because the aligners are removable, you can eat normally and brush and floss as usual. Some complex cases may need other appliances, which we will explain at your consultation.
How treatment works
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Consultation: We check your teeth and discuss your goals in English.
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3D scan and simulation: We scan your teeth and show you a simulation of how they are planned to move.
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Your aligners: You wear each set for about 1 to 2 weeks, for 20 to 22 hours a day.
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Checkups: We check your progress regularly and adjust the plan if needed.
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Retainers: After treatment, you wear retainers for at least 20 hours a day for about as long as your active treatment took. After that, Dr. Uchida recommends wearing them while you sleep for life, to keep your teeth in their new position.
Cost (tax excluded)
Orthodontic consultation: ¥1,000
Diagnosis (scan, records and treatment plan): ¥20,000
Invisalign treatment: ¥400,000–¥1,200,000 (depends on the case)
Adjustment visit: ¥5,000–¥8,000
Invisalign retainers: ¥60,000
Miniscrew (if needed): ¥20,000
Invisalign is private (self-pay) treatment and is not covered by Japanese national health insurance.
Treatment period
Small corrections can take a few months. Full treatment usually takes 1 to 2.5 years.The retention period that follows lasts about as long as the active treatment, with retainers worn at least 20 hours a day, and then at night for life.
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Pressure or discomfort for a few days with each new aligner
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A slight lisp at first while you get used to the aligners
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Results depend on wearing the aligners as instructed
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Higher risk of tooth decay and gum problems if teeth and aligners are not kept clean
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Small tooth-colored attachments or slight enamel reshaping (IPR) may be needed
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Root shortening, gum recession or jaw joint discomfort can occur
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Teeth may shift back if retainers are not worn
Possible risks and side effects
About Invisalign under Japanese regulations
Invisalign aligners are custom-made orthodontic devices manufactured overseas by Align Technology, Inc. (USA). As finished devices, they fall outside the scope of Japan's Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act and are not approved as medical devices in Japan. They are obtained through Invisalign Japan, Inc. Invisalign has been used in many countries worldwide. Because the aligners are not approved in Japan, treatment may not be covered by Japan's Relief System for Sufferers from Adverse Drug Reactions.
FAQ
Can I start Invisalign if I travel or may move abroad?
Often yes. Tell us your plans at the consultation, and we will discuss how checkups and aligner deliveries can work for you.
How many hours a day do I need to wear the aligners?
Please wear them 20 to 22 hours a day. Take them out only to eat, to drink anything other than water, and to brush your teeth. If you wear them less, your t
Can I take the aligners out?
Yes. You remove them for meals and for drinks other than water, then brush your teeth before putting them back in. When you are out, keep them in their case so they do not get lost or damaged.
Book an orthodondics consultation
1 hr
8,800 Japanese yen