What is Invisalign?

Invisalign® is the invisible way to straighten your teeth without braces.

Invisalign® uses a series of clear removable aligners to straighten your teeth without metal wires or brackets.

Invisalign® has been proven effective in clinical research and in orthodontic practices nationwide.

Invisalign Treatment for a Beautiful Smile

Have you always wanted a beautiful, Straight Smile? Think Invisalign! If you had previous orthodontic treatment and your teeth have shifted or you just never had braces as a child… then you are going to love Invisalign: No metal wires and no irritating bands! Invisalign uses a set of “invisible” aligners that reposition teeth just like traditional braces, minus the embarrassing and cumbersome metal. Invisalign has been used by over half a million people worldwide and is considered by many to be the ideal way to straighten teeth. The great thing is that you can easily remove Invisalign clear braces whenever you eat or have a special occasion. Patients do not experience the mouth abrasions caused by metal and wires, and Invisalign® aligners are easy to clean. In addition, adjustments are not needed with these patented clear braces.

How Does Invisalign Work?

You wear each set of aligners for about two to three weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss. The aligners come off in a second and can be put back into the mouth in a second. The aligners are made through a combination of your orthodontist's or dentist's expertise and 3-D computer imaging technology. Aligners are made of clear, strong medical grade plastic that is virtually invisible when worn. Moreover, Invisalign® also allows you to view your own virtual treatment plan when you start, so you can see how your straight teeth will look when your treatment is complete.

As you replace each aligner with the next in the series, your teeth will move - little by little, week by week - until they have straightened to the final position your San Jose Dentist has prescribed. You'll visit our Dr. Chhabra about once every 6 weeks to ensure that your treatment is progressing as planned. Total treatment time averages 9-15 months and the average number of aligners worn during treatment is between 18 and 30, but both will vary from case to case. Another advantage of Invisalign treatment is that the final teeth position is not completely determined by the final aligner.

If you find that the actual position isn't as good as you predicted, new aligners can be ordered, usually within the originally quoted cost, called a 'Refinement'. Dr. Chhabra has being using Invisalign herself since 1998 with dramatic results and now is licensed to offer this service to you through her Almaden Valley practice in San Jose. Call our office today and take $500.00 off your invisalign treatment.