Angel Aligner clear aligners:
first, do they suit your teeth?
Angel Aligner is also a clear aligner system that moves teeth as you switch to new aligners in sequence. Rather than picking a brand first, the doctor diagnoses your teeth and then chooses the right appliance.
- Treated personally by Dr. Juhee Baek, orthodontic specialist (22 years)
- Side-by-side consultation with Invisalign
- 1+ hour consultation with a dentist
- 30-second walk from Nonhyeon Station Exit 4
So many aligner brands,
not sure which to choose?
Many people hear the name Angel Aligner and come wondering how it differs from Invisalign. Both work on the same principle of switching clear aligners, and the result depends more on your teeth, the plan and how you wear them than on the brand name.
- I'm wondering whether Angel Aligner or Invisalign is better
- I want orthodontic treatment that doesn't show
- Gaps or slightly crowded front teeth bother me
- I want to eat and brush as usual
- Another clinic recommended Angel Aligner, and I'd like a second opinion
- I want to know first whether clear aligners can handle my case
What Angel Aligner looks like
It works the same way as Invisalign: aligners are made to fit your teeth from iTero scan data.
Teeth are recorded with a digital scan instead of impressions · Sample image 
Thin, clear aligners are swapped in sequence · Sample image 
You wear them for most of the day · Sample image
Includes sample images. The actual appliance may look different depending on the product and treatment plan.
Whatever the brand,
a person plans how the teeth move
Clear aligners are simply made according to the plan. How far and in what order each tooth moves, and whether that appliance suits this patient, is the orthodontist's judgment.
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Specialist training
After dental school, she completed an orthodontic residency and became a specialist.
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About 5% of dentists in Korea
Orthodontic specialists make up about 5% of dentists in Korea.
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22 years of orthodontics only
Dr. Juhee Baek has practiced orthodontics for 22 years.
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10,000+ cases
She has personally treated more than 10,000 orthodontic cases over 22 years.
Whether you need Angel Aligner or Invisalign is decided by Dr. Juhee Baek after diagnosis and consultation. We don't fix on one appliance and make it fit; after reviewing your full exam results, we explain why that appliance suits you. If clear aligners aren't right for you, we'll tell you so.
What kind of clear aligner
is Angel Aligner?
Angel Aligner is a clear aligner brand made by Angelalign Technology, headquartered in Shanghai, China. The company was founded in 2003.
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Aligners changed in sequence
You switch at set intervals to clear aligners made with the teeth in a slightly different position at each stage. The teeth gradually follow the aligner's shape.
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Digital movement plan
Using iTero scan data, how the teeth will move stage by stage is planned in 3D, and the doctor reviews and corrects it before the aligners are finalized for production.
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Attachments
Small bumps of tooth-colored resin are bonded to the teeth that need them, helping the aligner grip the teeth and push them in the intended direction.
iTero scan instead of impressions
Your mouth is scanned with an iTero digital intraoral scanner to create 3D data of the teeth and gums. Because this data is the basis for the movement plan and the aligners, we also check for cavities or gum inflammation before scanning.
See the movement plan before you start
You can follow along on a 3D screen as we explain how your teeth will move at each stage. Once you understand which teeth move how far and where attachments go, you can begin.
The basic principle of clear aligners is the same regardless of brand. So rather than asking "which brand is better", we suggest first asking "can my teeth be moved with clear aligners, and who makes the plan?"
Angel Aligner vs. Invisalign:
what's different?
We've listed only confirmed facts. Items that are hard to compare with certainty are compared at your consultation, based on your own teeth.
What the doctor considers when choosing
- How much your teeth need to move, and how difficult it is
- How movement looks in each appliance's 3D plan
- Expected number of aligners and terms for additional aligners
- Whether the full exam and retainers are included, and the total cost
What to check before the brand
- Whether your tooth arrangement can be treated with clear aligners
- Who makes and corrects the plan
- Whether you can keep up the daily wear time
- Whether cavity or gum treatment is needed first
When Angel Aligner fits,
and when another option is better
These are general guidelines; the actual decision is based on your full exam. Even for the same gap between front teeth, the plan differs depending on whether the cause is tooth size, a tongue habit or the jawbone.
Good cases to consider
- Gaps between front teeth, spaced teeth
- Mild to moderately crowded teeth
- Partial orthodontics for the front teeth only (possible with clear aligners)
- Teeth that shifted slightly after previous orthodontics
- People who can keep up the wear time on their own
Cases that need a full exam first
- Protruding mouth that may require extractions
- Deep bite, or a bite where the front teeth don't meet
- Severely rotated or impacted teeth
Cases where we suggest another method first
- When a large jawbone discrepancy means surgery should also be considered
- When gum inflammation or cavities must be treated first
- When daily wear is realistically difficult
The conveniences of clear aligners
and what to know beforehand
What you can expect
- They're clear, so they're hard to notice unless someone looks closely
- You can take them out to eat
- You can take them out and brush and floss as usual
- No wires or brackets catching inside your mouth
What you need to accept
- If you don't keep up the wear time, teeth won't move as planned
- For a few days after switching aligners, you may feel tightness or pain
- Sweet drinks with aligners in raise the risk of cavities
- Depending on your teeth, clear aligners alone may not be enough
The generally recommended wear time is 20–22 hours a day. That means wearing them almost all day except when eating and brushing. If you're not confident you can manage this yourself, please tell us honestly at your consultation. In that case we'll also compare bonded, fixed braces for you.
The Angel Aligner process
Dr. Juhee Baek personally handles the consultation, placing the appliance and the final check. Every explanation is repeated at least four times, and you're welcome to make your decision at home.
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Consultation & full exam
A dentist consults with you for over an hour, and X-rays and photos are used to check bone, roots and bite.
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iTero scan
We scan with iTero, without impressions, to create 3D data of the teeth and gums.
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Reviewing the 3D plan
The doctor checks the manufacturer software's movement plan tooth by tooth, corrects it and finalizes it.
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Aligner production & first fitting
Attachments are bonded where needed, and we show you how to put in and take out the aligners.
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Changing aligners & regular visits
You change aligners at set intervals; if some teeth haven't moved enough, we finish with additional aligners.
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Retainers
Retainers are made so the moved teeth don't drift back, and the doctor personally checks the final result.
Timing varies, but full treatment usually takes 1 to 2.5 years, and partial treatment of the front teeth about 3–6 months. We'll tell you the exact duration and number of aligners after the full exam and 3D plan. Since orthodontics requires a visit for each adjustment, travel distance matters too. Blanche is between Nonhyeon and Sinnonhyeon stations, a 30-second walk from Exit 4 of Nonhyeon Station.
Angel Aligner wear time and care
With clear aligners, the time you wear them is what creates the result.
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20–22 hours a day
This is the generally recommended wear time. Keep them in while you sleep and take them out only to eat and brush.
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Out for anything but water
Drink only water with the aligners in. Sweet drinks pool inside them and increase the risk of cavities.
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Brush after eating
Brush after meals before putting them back in. Rinse the aligners in lukewarm water and keep them clean.
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Keep them in the case
Always put them in their case when you take them out, so they don't get lost or stepped on.
If an aligner lifts off the teeth, an attachment has come off, or an aligner is broken, contact us instead of waiting for your next visit. After treatment, wear your retainer as instructed so your teeth don't drift back.
Angel Aligner cost
Angel Aligner starts from KRW 1,000,000 (≈ USD 735), the same as Invisalign. The cost varies with scope, so we'll give you the exact amount after the full exam, because it depends on the number of aligners needed and the scope of treatment.
- For reference, Invisalign at Blanche also starts from KRW 1,000,000 (varies by package and scope). The doctor decides which of the two you need after diagnosis and consultation, and we quote the cost for that appliance.
- When comparing quotes, check whether the full exam, additional aligners and retainers are included.
- Even with the same appliance name, the cost differs if the number of aligners needed differs. Rather than looking only at the price, we recommend first comparing whether the scope of treatment is the same.
- USD amounts are approximate, based on 1 USD = 1,359 KRW.
- You can see all fees in our full price list.
Real orthodontic cases at Blanche
Drag the photo left and right to compare before and after.
These are real Blanche Dental cases, published with the patients' consent. Treatment time and results vary with each person's teeth and how the appliance is worn. Pain or discomfort while adjusting to the appliance, gum inflammation or cavities with insufficient care, root resorption (shortening of tooth roots), and relapse after treatment may occur.
Small gaps or black triangles that remain after treatment because of tooth size can also be finished with Blanche no-prep veneers; we're happy to discuss this option.
From start to finish,
Dr. Juhee Baek sees you herself
At Blanche, Dr. Juhee Baek, an orthodontic specialist who has practiced only orthodontics for 22 years, personally handles the consultation, places the appliance and checks the final result. Orthodontic specialists make up only about 5% of dentists in Korea.
"With know-how built up over countless orthodontic cases, I will treat you with care and keep you comfortable."
- Graduated top of class, Kyung Hee University College of Dentistry
- Orthodontic residency, Kyung Hee University Dental Hospital
- Master's in Orthodontics, Kyung Hee University Graduate School of Dentistry
- Specialist and certified member, Korean Association of Orthodontists
- 10,000+ orthodontic cases over 22 years
- Presented an outstanding non-extraction case at Osaka Dental University, Japan
Integrated Dentistry specialist
Dr. Kyungri Park
Drawing on her experience as an orthodontics director, she treats orthodontic patients together with Dr. Juhee Baek. Cavity and gum care during treatment, and finishing work such as veneers afterward, are all carried out within one clinic.
- Graduate of Stanford University
- Graduate of Seoul National University School of Dentistry
- Master's, Seoul National University School of Dentistry
- Clinical training at UCLA and Columbia University dental hospitals (USA)
- Former orthodontics director and chief orthodontics director
Your questions about Angel Aligner
What kind of treatment is Angel Aligner?
Which is better, Angel Aligner or Invisalign?
Do Angel Aligner and Invisalign work differently?
How many hours a day do I need to wear them?
Are attachments used too?
Can I see the result in advance?
Can Angel Aligner fix any tooth arrangement?
Does it hurt?
Can I eat with the aligners in?
How long does treatment take?
How much does Angel Aligner cost?
What if my teeth don't move fully as planned?
What if I lose or break an aligner?
Do I need a retainer after treatment?
Another clinic recommended Angel Aligner. Can I come just for a consultation?
Can growing children have it?
Can I get a consultation if I live abroad or far away?
Reviewed by Dr. Juhee Baek (orthodontic specialist, 22 years; Master's in Orthodontics, Kyung Hee University Graduate School of Dentistry) · Last updated
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