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Invisalign in La Jolla
Invisalign offers a refined, flexible way to straighten your smile without traditional braces. At La Jolla Village Orthodontics, treatment is personally planned by our board-certified orthodontists to deliver precise results while fitting seamlessly into your everyday life.
What is Invisalign?
Invisalign uses a series of custom-made clear aligners to gradually guide your teeth into healthier, more balanced positions. Smooth, removable, and nearly invisible when worn, the aligners offer an understated approach to orthodontic treatment for teens and adults.
As Invisalign Diamond Providers, Dr. Upatham and Dr. Wong bring extensive experience to every case. Your treatment is carefully planned around your bite, facial balance, aesthetic goals, and lifestyle, with digital technology allowing us to visualize and refine the details before treatment begins.
The benefits of Invisalign
Designed with both aesthetics and everyday life in mind, Invisalign offers an effective orthodontic solution without drawing attention away from your smile.
Discreet by design
Clear aligners fit closely over your teeth for a subtle appearance, allowing you to straighten your smile without the look of traditional brackets and wires.
Designed around you
Because your aligners are removable, you can continue enjoying the foods you love and maintain your usual brushing and flossing routine.
Comfortable, customized fit
Every series of aligners is created specifically for you, allowing for carefully controlled movement and a treatment experience tailored to your individual needs.
The Invisalign process
Complimentary consultation and digital scan
We’ll begin with a detailed evaluation of your smile and a comfortable iTero digital scan. You’ll have time to discuss your goals, ask questions, and, when appropriate, see a digital preview of how your smile could change with treatment.
Personalized treatment planning
Dr. Upatham or Dr. Wong will personally design your Invisalign plan, carefully mapping the movement of your teeth based on your clinical needs and desired result. We’ll walk you through the recommendation so you know exactly what to expect before beginning.
Guided care throughout treatment
You’ll progress through a customized series of aligners, changing them as directed while your smile gradually takes shape. We’ll monitor your progress closely and make thoughtful refinements along the way to keep treatment moving as planned.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
Treatment time depends on the complexity of your orthodontic needs, but many patients complete Invisalign treatment in approximately 9 to 18 months. During your consultation, Dr. Upatham or Dr. Wong will provide a more individualized timeline based on your smile.
Invisalign can address a wide range of alignment and bite concerns, including many cases that extend beyond simple straightening. Our orthodontists will carefully evaluate your needs and recommend Invisalign only when they believe it can deliver the quality of result you deserve.
For predictable results, aligners should typically be worn for at least 22 hours each day and removed primarily for eating, drinking anything other than water, brushing, and flossing. Consistent wear is an important part of keeping your treatment on schedule.
Still Have Questions?
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