If your teeth need to be realigned, but you don’t wish to wear braces—either because they are uncomfortable or embarrassing—then we at Santa Monica Family Dentistry have just what you need. The answer is Invisalign. Made of clear plastic, Invisalign aligners are practically invisible to the naked eye, and they’re easily removable on top of that, allowing you to eat whatever you want whenever you want. All you have to do is remove the aligner beforehand and put it back afterward.

If Invisalign turns out to be right for you, we’ll begin by making a special treatment plan specifically to suit the exact needs of your mouth. Next, we’ll make a mold of your teeth and make sure your aligners will fit perfectly when they’re finished. During the treatment process, you’ll switch to a new aligner every two weeks. Each individual aligner adjusts your teeth slightly, moving them slowly into the desired position while preparing your teeth for the next aligner. For the duration of your treatment, you’ll switch to a new aligner every two weeks. Each aligner will adjust your teeth slightly, slowly moving them into the desired position and preparing them for the next aligner. When you stop by our offices, we’ll give you 2-3 aligners at a time. Because of this you’ll only have to stop by every 4-6 weeks to pick up your new aligners. While you’re here, we’ll give you a checkup to make sure everything is going smoothly.