Orthodontics
Clear Aligners
Achieve a straighter smile subtly with clear aligners that are almost invisible and far more comfortable than traditional braces.
Why Choose clear aligners?
Crooked, overcrowded, and misaligned teeth may leave you wanting a straighter smile. Aligners allow you to achieve a smile of your dreams without grabbing attention. As well as restore your ability to bite properly and prevent future chipping and breakdown of the teeth.
The clear aligners are almost invisible and are also less irritating to gums and cheeks compared to metal braces. Lastly, it is easier to continue brushing and flossing with clear aligners.
Advantages of Clear Aligners
- Nearly invisible in appearance
- Easily detachable for eating and cleaning.
- No dietary restrictions
- Comfortable with no metal brackets.
- Require fewer clinic visits
- Predictable results through 3D planning
Treatment Timeline
The average duration of Invisalign treatment is 12-18 months, depending on the complexity of the case.
Mild cases
4-6 months
6-12 months
Complex cases
12-18months
Invisalign® at a Glance
Best For: Mild to moderate crowding, spacing, or bite alignment concerns.
Follow-Up: Regular reassessments; refinements or cosmetic enhancements as needed
How It Works
You'll know exactly what to expect with our customized plan.
Consultation
3D scan of your teeth
Custom Plan
Digital treatment preview
Receive Aligners
Wear 20-22 hours daily
New Smile
Reveal your results
Tailored to Your Anatomy
We take your individual alignment and features into account to develop a restorative plan that feels and appears completely natural.
Treatment at a Glance
Best For
Mild to moderate crowding, spacing, or bite dysfunction and esthetic alignment.
The Process
Clear aligners are changed every 1-2 weeks.
Follow-Up
Periodic re-evaluations and refinements or cosmetic improvements as necessary.
What to Expect
Seamless Lifestyle Integration:
The aligners are fully removable. Meaning, you can enjoy your favorite food and continue to brush or floss as you normally would, unlike traditional hardware restrictions.
Predictable, Comfortable Results:
With our state-of-the-art iTero digital scans, we will provide you with custom-made aligners that gently correct your teeth with precision and even show you the end result before treatment has even started.
Related treatments services
Almost all treatments can benefit from dental alignment, or are related to it one way or another.
Cosmetic Bonding & Artistry:
Frequently used after alignment treatments to deal with small chips or uneven edges for a completely symmetrical smile.
Professional Teeth Whitening:
The “finishing touch” after teeth are straight, to make your newly aligned smile as bright as it is straight.
Tailored to Your Anatomy
We analyze your unique alignment and aesthetics to create a restorative plan that feels and looks completely natural.
Alignment at a Glance
Best For
Mild to moderate crowding, spacing, or bite disfunction, correct, esthetic alignment.
The Process
Clear aligners changed every 1–2 weeks.
Follow-Up
Regular reassessments; refinements or cosmetic enhancements as needed.
What to Expect
Comfortable, Easy to take on/off for any occasion, less pain than traditional orthodontics, esthetically pleasing due to clear aligners for any special occasion, predicatable movements with wear
Related treatments services
Nearly all treatments are related to or benefit from dental alignment.
Utilized Treatment Technology
Ready to Transform Your Smile?
Call for a consultation with Dr. Desai and see how we can help you to achieve the smile you have always dreamed of.
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