Invisalign uses a series of custom-made, clear plastic aligners to gradually shift your teeth into their ideal positions. Each set of aligners is worn for one to two weeks before you move on to the next set in your series. There are no wires, no brackets, and no monthly adjustment visits. The aligners are removable, so you can take them out to eat, brush, and floss just as you normally would.

The process begins with a consultation at our California Street office, where we map out a fully digital, personalized treatment plan. You can even preview where your smile is headed before treatment begins.

Conditions Invisalign Can Treat

Invisalign technology has advanced significantly and can now address a wide range of alignment concerns, including:

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• Crowded teeth
• Overbite
• Underbite
• Gap teeth
• Open bite
• General tooth straightening

If you are unsure whether Invisalign is right for your situation, a consultation with our team will give you a clear, honest answer.

Invisalign can treat a wider variety of alignment issues than you might think. Recent advancements have even made invisalign the go to solution for teen patients. Your dentist can work with your whole family to achieve your smile goals.

If you are concerned about any of the following matters, call Pacific Heights Dental today to discuss your options.

• Crowded Teeth
• Overbite
• Underbite
• Gap Teeth
• Open Bite
• General Straightening

Schedule your consultation today to begin your journey to a better smile.

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On your first visit to our Pacific Heitghts Dental Office, you and your doctor will discuss your expectations. Your Dentist will walk you through a customized step by step digital plan for your smile. Once you approve the strategy, your first sets of aligners will be manufactured in the state-of-the-art Invisalign lab.

The Invisalign Process

Once you get your first set of aligners, your treatment begins! To achieve the best possible results, you must wear each of your aligners for 20-22 hours a day. Remove them only for eating, drinking, and your dental hygiene routine.

At first, you may feel some discomfort while you adjust to the aligners. You may also sense your teeth are looser than usual. Both these sensations are normal and part of the process. As your teeth shift, your gums are healing and reforming around each tooth. If you experience severe or lingering discomfort, check with your dentist.

Unlike braces, you can eat and drink anything you like during the process. Avoid smoking and drinking while wearing your aligners, as this may cause staining. Remove the aligners before chewing gum or snacking. Be sure to reinsert your aligner after each meal break.

Depending on your invisalign plan, you will swap out the aligners every 1-2 weeks. Your doctor will provide several trays at once, allowing you to swap them at home. No more tedious adjustment visits.

While every patient's journey is different, on average, the invisalign process takes 12-18 months, but you'll start seeing results in a matter of weeks.

Once you complete your invisalign treatment, your doctor may recommend using a retainer to prevent your teeth from moving back into their original configuration. There are many options available, including new nearly invisible systems similar to your aligners.

Once your teeth adjust, you may be able to reduce your retainer usage until you only wear them while sleeping. Our expert invisalign in San Francisco team will work with you to maintain your results and protect your new smile.