Invisalign®
Straighten your teeth without the metal. Invisalign uses a series of clear, custom-made aligners that gradually shift your teeth into place, and most people around you will never notice you are wearing them.
Invisalign in Northridge, CA
Clear aligners have become the preferred choice for teens and adults who want straighter teeth without the look of traditional braces.
Virtually invisible
Clear aligners blend in with your smile, so treatment does not announce itself in photos, at work, or in conversation.
Comfortable fit
Smooth, BPA-free plastic means far less irritation to your cheeks and gums than metal brackets and wires cause.
Removable design
Take them out to eat, drink, brush, and floss. No food restrictions, and your normal oral care routine stays exactly the same.
Predictable results
Digital treatment planning shows you the expected movement of your teeth before you begin, so you know where this is heading.
Four steps to a straighter smile
Consultation
Dr. Arami evaluates your teeth and talks through what you want to change about your smile.
Custom plan
Digital scans create your personalized treatment plan, mapping out how your teeth will move.
Clear aligners
Wear each set for 1 to 2 weeks as your teeth gradually shift into their new position.
Check-ins
Periodic visits make sure your smile is tracking the way the plan intended.
How Invisalign works
Four straightforward stages, tailored to what your teeth actually need.
Consultation
We evaluate your teeth and talk through what you want to change. This is also where we tell you honestly whether Invisalign is the right approach for your case or whether something else would work better.
Custom plan
Digital scans create your personalized treatment plan, mapping out how your teeth will move from where they are now to the final result.
Clear aligners
You wear each set for one to two weeks as your teeth gradually shift, then move to the next set in the series. Aligners come out for meals and brushing.
Check-ins
Periodic visits let us confirm your teeth are tracking to plan and make adjustments if anything is moving differently than expected.
Invisalign is one part of our cosmetic dentistry care. We also offer it through our orthodontics services for patients focused mainly on alignment and bite.
Invisalign results
Actual patients treated at Northridge Dental Group.
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After
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AfterIndividual results vary. Treatment time and outcome depend on your starting alignment, the complexity of your case, and how consistently aligners are worn.
Frequently asked questions about Invisalign
Most cases take 6 to 18 months, depending on complexity. Minor corrections can finish faster, while more involved cases may run longer. Wearing your aligners 20 to 22 hours a day is the single biggest factor in staying on schedule.
You may feel mild pressure or tightness when switching to a new set of aligners, but discomfort is minimal and usually fades within a day or two. The smooth plastic is considerably more comfortable than metal brackets and wires.
Take them out for anything other than water. Food and colored drinks can stain the aligners or get trapped against your teeth. Removing them for meals is one of the main advantages over fixed braces.
Invisalign can treat many mild to moderate overbites, underbites, and crossbites by applying targeted pressure to shift teeth over time. Whether it suits your particular bite depends on severity, which is what the consultation determines.
Yes. Teeth naturally drift back toward their old positions without one, so a retainer is what protects the result you just spent months achieving. We will fit a custom retainer and explain how often to wear it.
Wondering if you are a candidate?
Invisalign®
Straighten your teeth without the metal. Invisalign uses a series of clear, custom-made aligners that gradually shift your teeth into place, and most people around you will never notice you are wearing them.