If your teeth are crowded, have spaces or shifted since wearing braces you now have a new reason to smile. Consider Invisalign to get the beautiful smile you've always wanted without braces. Invisalign is the invisible way to straighten teeth using a series of nearly undetectable clear plastic aligners custom designed for you by a certified Invisalign dentist. Because there are no metal wires and brackets these aligners are very comfortable. With these removable aligners you can still enjoy your favorite foods and smile without holding back. Brushing and flossing is never a problem because aligners are removable and are easily cleaned.

The Invisalign process is very simple. A consultation appointment is usually scheduled to discuss desired outcome and to decide if Invisalign is the best treatment option. Then some photographs and impressions are taken and sent to the Invisalign laboratory where a 3D computer imaging technology is used to create a before and after animation showing the entire smile makeover from beginning to end. Clear aligners are made using the most advanced technology allowing each successive aligner to be pre-programmed with the exact amount of force needed to shift teeth. This makes for shorter and fewer dental visits as there are no wires to tighten - a smart choice for working adults. Aligners are usually changed every two weeks and the entire treatment is often finished in under one year - a pretty short time considering that Invisalign is so comfortable and invisible that it does not prevent patients from living their lives while in treatment.

The cost is often covered by a dental insurance just like traditional orthodontic treatment. Also, like traditional orthodontic treatment, cost can vary based on ease or complexity of each case.

To see if you qualify for Invisalign call us for a complimentary consultation.


Gina Dorfman, D.D.S. is the owner of Dentistry for Kids and Adults. They can be reached at 513-9393 (Valencia) or 299-2525 (Canyon Country).