A Straighter Smile Without Traditional Metal Braces
Would you like to straighten your teeth without the appearance and inconvenience of traditional braces? If so, you might be interested in Invisalign as an alternative.
Schedule Your Free Smile Consultation with Dr. Harika
Invisalign® Certified Provider • UCSF-Trained Dentist • 15+ Years Experience • iTero® Digital Technology
Or Call us at 510.284.2511
During your consultation, we’ll talk about your smile goals, evaluate your teeth and bite, and discuss whether Invisalign may be right for you.
Invisalign® clear aligners provide a discreet and removable way to gradually improve the alignment of your teeth and smile. Dr. Jaspreet Harika provides personalized Invisalign treatment for teens and adults from Newark, Fremont, Union City and surrounding communities.
Why Patients Choose Dr. Harika for Invisalign
Patients choose Bay Smile Dental because their Invisalign treatment is personally planned and monitored by Dr. Harika from start to finish.
Personalized treatment planning — Every case is customized based on your teeth, bite, and smile goals.
Efficiency — Dr. Harika uses advanced training and proven techniques to help make treatment efficient and predictable, with some cases completed in around six months.
Digital treatment planning — iTero scanning and ClinCheck technology let you see how your teeth are expected to move before treatment begins.
Convenience — You may receive multiple sets of aligners at once, helping reduce the number of office visits needed.
Competitive Invisalign fees — Dr. Harika receives preferred pricing from Align Technology and passes those savings along to her patients.
What Can Invisalign Help Correct?
Invisalign may be an option for patients with:
- Crowded teeth
- Crooked or rotated teeth
- Gaps or spaces between teeth
- Teeth that have shifted after previous orthodontic treatment
- Certain overbites
- Certain underbites
- Certain crossbites
- Other alignment and bite concerns
Every patient is different. Dr. Harika will evaluate your teeth and bite to determine whether Invisalign can be a good fit for you.
How Invisalign Treatment Works at Bay Smile Dental
1. Your Free Invisalign Consultation
Your Invisalign journey starts with a consultation with Dr. Harika. We’ll discuss what you would like to change about your smile, evaluate your teeth and bite, and determine whether Invisalign may be a good option for you.
We will ask you to watch a short Invisalign Explainer video (click here to play video) before your virtual consultation. This video explains the below listed steps 2-7 in more detail.
2. Digital Scan, Photos & X-Rays (Data Collection)
Using our iTero digital scanner, we create a precise 3D model of your teeth. We may also take photographs and X-rays to gather the information needed to plan your treatment.
The digital scanning process eliminates the need for traditional putty impressions in many Invisalign cases and helps us plan your treatment with greater precision.
3. Your Personalized ClinCheck Treatment Plan
Dr. Harika designs your personalized Invisalign treatment plan using ClinCheck digital technology. You’ll be able to see a simulation of how your teeth are expected to move and preview your potential new smile before treatment begins.
4. Start Wearing Your Clear Aligners
Once your treatment plan is approved, your custom clear aligners are created specifically for you.
You’ll wear your aligners throughout the day and night as directed by Dr. Harika and change to the next set according to your treatment schedule.
Depending on your individual needs, treatment may also include small tooth-colored attachments.
Some patients need IPR, polishing between teeth to create extremely small amounts of space to help uncrowd your teeth and help your teeth together and look better.
5. Monitor Your Progress
Dr. Harika will periodically evaluate your progress to make sure your teeth are moving according to plan. As treatment progresses, you may receive several sets of aligners at a time, helping reduce the number of office visits needed.
6. Your New Smile
When you are happy with your smile, we’ll provide retainers to help keep your teeth in their new positions. Wearing your retainers as recommended is an important part of maintaining your new smile for years to come.
7. Protect Your New Smile
You wear retainers at night, every night, to keep your teeth where you are happy. They also work great to protect your teeth from grinding and clenching. And they can be used for professional whitening.
However, all retainers stretch, and then your teeth shift. Since we want your teeth to stay where they are, research says that you should get new retainers a minimum of every two years to prevent shifting.
But, experience shows that some people go through retainers quicker. So, in the future, you can purchase additional retainers from us or any other Invisalign dentist.
Invisalign for Adults
Many adults want straighter teeth but don’t want traditional braces.
Because Invisalign aligners are clear and removable, they can fit conveniently into professional and social lifestyles while allowing patients to continue eating normally and maintaining their regular brushing and flossing routine.
Whether you’ve always wanted straighter teeth or your teeth have shifted since previous orthodontic treatment, we can evaluate whether Invisalign may be an option.
Or Call us at 510.284.2511
Invisalign for Teens
Invisalign may also be appropriate for many teenage patients.
During your consultation, Dr. Harika can evaluate your teen’s teeth, bite, growth and treatment needs and discuss whether clear aligners or another orthodontic approach would be most appropriate.
Can Invisalign Treatment Be Accelerated?
With Dr. Harika’s advanced training and proven techniques, some cases that may otherwise take around 11 months can often be completed in approximately 6 months.
In general, Invisalign treatment time depends on how much your teeth need to move and the complexity of your case.
After evaluating your teeth and creating your personalized ClinCheck treatment plan, Dr. Harika can provide a more accurate estimate of how long your Invisalign treatment is expected to take.
How Much Does Invisalign Cost?
We pass along eligible savings and discounts we receive from Align Technology, the company behind Invisalign®, to our patients whenever possible. Be sure to ask about any current Invisalign promotions or special offers that we might have at the time. We also offer flexible and affordable payment options to help make treatment fit your budget.
Frequently Asked Questions About Invisalign
Why do Patients Choose Invisalign
Invisalign treatment uses a customized series of clear aligners designed to gradually move your teeth into their planned positions.
Some of the benefits patients appreciate include:
Clear and discreet
The aligners are designed to be much less noticeable than traditional metal braces.
Removable
You can remove your aligners when eating, brushing and flossing.
Comfortable
Invisalign aligners are made from smooth material and do not use traditional brackets and wires.
Easy to maintain your oral hygiene
Because the aligners are removable, you can continue brushing and flossing normally.
Designed around your smile
Your treatment plan is customized based on your teeth, bite and individual smile goals.
Do I have to wear Invisalign all day?
You’ll wear trays 24/7, day, night, eating, sleeping, all the time, except when you clean your teeth.
Can I eat normally with Invisalign?
Yes. you can generally continue enjoying your normal foods.
Can I brush and floss normally?
Yes. One of the advantages of removable clear aligners is that you can remove them to brush and floss.
Is Invisalign painful?
You may experience temporary pressure or soreness when beginning treatment or switching to a new set of aligners. This usually reflects the gentle forces being used to move the teeth.
Am I too old for Invisalign?
There is no single age at which someone becomes too old for Invisalign. Adult candidacy depends more on your dental health, gums, bone support, bite and the type of tooth movement required.
Does dental insurance cover Invisalign?
Some dental plans include orthodontic benefits that may contribute toward Invisalign treatment. Our team can help review your available benefits.
Ready to Discover What Invisalign Could Do for Your Smile?
You don’t have to decide today whether you want Invisalign treatment. Start by consulting with Dr. Harika whether it’s right for you.
Or Call us at 510.284.2511
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