Invisalign Treatment in San Francisco, CA
There’s never been a better time to straighten your teeth with the most advanced clear aligner in the world. Our office is proud to be a certified provider of Invisalign clear aligners, which give you a clear, convenient, and comfortable option to achieve the smile you’ve always wanted.
At Union Square Dental Practice, Invisalign treatment offers a discreet and removable way to straighten teeth without traditional metal braces. Clear aligners are customized to your smile and designed to gradually move teeth into better alignment with comfort and convenience.
What Is Invisalign Treatment?
Invisalign treatment uses a series of custom-made clear aligners to gradually move teeth into improved alignment. The aligners are removable, nearly invisible, and designed to fit comfortably over your teeth.
Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign aligners do not use metal brackets or wires. Patients can remove the aligners to eat, brush, and floss, making them a convenient option for many adults and teens.
Why Invisalign Treatment?
Faster treatment
With weekly aligner changes, you’re on your way to the smile you want even faster. Depending on your response to treatment, particularly in mature adults, we may consider longer periods between aligner changes.
Proven Results
SmartTrack® material and SmartForce® features are clinically proven to improve control of tooth movement with Invisalign clear aligners.
Better Fit
Aligners made from SmartTrack material are comfortable, fit well, and are easy to put on and take off.
Effective
Invisalign clear aligners can treat a wide range of teeth-straightening conditions, including crossbites, crowding, open bites, gapped teeth, overbites, and underbites.
Virtually invisible
Most people won’t even know you’re going through treatment, because Invisalign aligners are virtually invisible!
Comfortable
Invisalign clear aligner trays are not only smooth and comfortable to wear, but they’re also removable. That means you can continue doing all the things you normally would, from brushing and flossing to eating whatever you like.
Convenient
Invisalign treatment is ideal for your busy schedule, since you only need to visit our office every six weeks.
The Invisalign Treatment Process
Your First Consultation
At your initial consultation, we will discuss your orthodontic needs and evaluate whether Invisalign treatment is right for you.
Your Custom Treatment Plan
We will use a scanner such as the iTero® digital scanning system to create fast, precise 3D digital images of your teeth. Then we will map out a precise treatment plan, including the exact movements of your teeth and how long your treatment will be. You’ll even get to see how your teeth will move and preview your new smile.
Your Invisalign Clear Aligners
Your custom-made aligners will be made of Invisalign’s proprietary SmartTrack® material. They’re virtually invisible, so most people won’t even notice you’re wearing them during your teeth straightening.
Wear your Invisalign clear aligners 20 to 22 hours a day for the best results, and take them out only to eat, brush, and floss.
Your Progress
As you wear each set of aligners, your teeth will gently and gradually shift into place. We may recommend that you begin wearing a new set of aligners every week and schedule checkups every six weeks or so.
Taking Care Of Your New Smile
When your treatment is complete, ask us about a Vivera® retainer. Vivera retainers are custom-made using the same state-of-the-art technology as Invisalign clear aligners.
What Can Invisalign Treat?
Invisalign clear aligners can help treat many common orthodontic concerns, including:
- Crowded teeth
- Gapped teeth
- Overbite
- Underbite
- Crossbite
- Open bite
- Mild to moderate tooth misalignment
During your consultation, we evaluate your teeth, bite, and smile goals to determine whether Invisalign is the right option.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Invisalign?
You may be a good candidate for Invisalign treatment if you:
- Want a discreet alternative to braces
- Have mild to moderate alignment concerns
- Can wear aligners 20 to 22 hours per day
- Want removable orthodontic treatment
- Have healthy teeth and gums
- Are committed to following your treatment plan
A consultation is needed to determine whether Invisalign clear aligners are appropriate for your specific case.
How Long Does Invisalign Treatment Take?
Invisalign treatment time varies depending on the complexity of your case, how much movement is needed, and how consistently the aligners are worn.
Many patients complete treatment within several months to about two years. During your consultation, we provide a personalized estimate based on your digital treatment plan.
Invisalign vs. Traditional Braces
Invisalign and traditional braces both straighten teeth, but they work differently.
Invisalign Clear Aligners
- Nearly invisible
- Removable
- No metal brackets or wires
- Easier brushing and flossing
- Fewer dietary restrictions
Traditional Braces
- Fixed to teeth
- Visible brackets and wires
- May treat more complex orthodontic cases
- Require more careful cleaning around brackets
- Dietary restrictions may apply
Invisalign Vivera Retainers
30% Stronger and 2x as Durable as Other Leading Clear Retainers.
When orthodontic treatment has been completed, retainers are necessary to maintain that new, beautiful smile. Retainers are a very important part of the process as they ensure that all that you went through in the teeth straightening process will be supported.
Following orthodontic treatment, teeth are not yet fully stabilized in their new position, because it takes time for the bone and ligaments surrounding the teeth to hold them securely in place. Teeth have a tendency to shift back into their original position so a retainer will be used to help the teeth settle into their new location.
Invisalign Vivera retainers are relatively new and is one that we highly recommend to our patients who have gone through the teeth straightening process.
Cost of Invisalign in San Francisco
The cost of Invisalign treatment depends on case complexity, treatment length, number of aligners, and whether retainers are included.
Union Square Dental Practice provides:
- Personalized Invisalign consultation
- Digital treatment planning
- Transparent cost estimates
- Guidance on payment and financing options
A detailed estimate is provided after your evaluation.
Why Choose Union Square Dental Practice for Invisalign
- Certified Invisalign clear aligner provider
- Digital scanning with iTero technology
- Customized treatment planning
- Cosmetic-focused smile design approach
- Convenient downtown San Francisco location
- Retainer guidance after treatment
Invisalign Treatment in Downtown San Francisco
Union Square Dental Practice provides Invisalign clear aligner treatment in downtown San Francisco for patients who want a discreet, removable option for straighter teeth.
The office is located at:
450 Sutter St #2414
San Francisco, CA 94108
Office hours:
Monday: 8 am – 5 pm
Tuesday: 8 am – 5 pm
Wednesday: 8 am – 5 pm
Thursday: 8 am – 5 pm
Friday–Sunday: Closed
Our Dental Practice is Located in the Financial District of Downtown San Francisco
For more information about our Invisalign Treatment and Vivera Retainers in San Francisco, or to schedule an appointment, please call our office at (415) 693-9139 or send an email to: info@unionsquaredental.com.