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Straighten your teeth discreetly with Invisalign from the Center for Advanced Dentistry in San Jose. Dr. Lim offers custom treatment plans to help you achieve a confident, well-aligned smile—without metal braces.
Orthodontic treatment has become easier and more convenient thanks to clear aligners, marking a significant evolution in achieving a straighter smile for numerous patients. When misaligned teeth impact your confidence or oral health, modern solutions provide discreet and effective options that seamlessly integrate into your daily life.
At the Center for Advanced Dentistry San Jose, we understand every smile is unique. Dr. Steve Lim and Dr. Clairis Peréz merge decades of experience with state-of-the-art technology to deliver personalized orthodontic solutions. Our board-certified specialists take time to understand your goals, ensuring you receive treatment tailored to your specific needs, goals, and budget.
Clear aligners work by applying gentle, consistent pressure to slowly shift teeth into desired positions. These custom-made, removable trays offer numerous advantages over traditional metal braces, making them increasingly popular among both adults and teens.
A thorough examination and digital scan of your teeth mark the beginning of the treatment process. Advanced 3D imaging technology enables us to create precise models, allowing us to map out your entire treatment journey from start to finish. This detailed planning ensures predictable results and helps you envision your future smile before treatment even begins.
Each set is worn for 22 hours a day and approximately one to two weeks before progressing to the next set of aligners. The number of aligners needed varies based on individual cases, with most treatments lasting between 12 and 18 months. Throughout your journey, regular check-ins ensure everything progresses as planned.
The advantages of clear aligner therapy extend beyond aesthetics. These virtually invisible trays allow you to maintain your professional image while improving your smile. Unlike metal braces, aligners can be removed for eating, drinking, and special occasions, offering unprecedented flexibility.
Key advantages include the following:
Oral hygiene becomes significantly easier with the use of removable aligners. Continue to brush and floss as you normally would, which helps reduce cavities and gum disease during treatment. This accessibility to proper cleaning makes clear aligners particularly appealing for adults concerned about maintaining oral health.
Clear aligner therapy effectively treats a wide range of orthodontic concerns, from minor spacing issues to more complex bite problems. During your consultation, we evaluate several factors to determine if this treatment is suitable for your needs.
Ideal candidates have good oral health and demonstrate compliance with wearing aligners for the recommended 20-22 hours daily. A bad bite, known as a “malocclusion,” occurs when teeth meet improperly or fail to meet at all. Clear aligners effectively address many types of malocclusion, including crowding, spacing, overbites, underbites, and crossbites.
Age isn’t a limiting factor for most patients. While teens must have all permanent teeth erupted, adults of any age can benefit from treatment. The key lies in having healthy teeth and gums, as any underlying dental issues should be addressed before beginning orthodontic treatment.
During a consultation, we discuss your goals and examine your teeth. Using our state-of-the-art facility’s advanced imaging technology, we capture detailed impressions without the need for messy traditional molds. These impressions create a 3D model of your teeth, allowing us to make a customized treatment plan. You’ll see a virtual representation of how your teeth will move throughout treatment, providing clear expectations for your results.
Once you approve the treatment plan, your aligners are fabricated using cutting-edge technology. When your first set arrives, we ensure proper fit and provide detailed instructions for wear and care. Most patients adapt quickly to wearing aligners, with any initial speech changes typically resolving within a few days.
Progress appointments occur every six to eight weeks, allowing us to monitor tooth movement and provide new aligner sets as needed. These brief visits ensure treatment stays on track while minimizing disruption to your schedule.
Clear aligner treatment is an investment in both your oral health and confidence. Treatment costs vary depending on your case’s complexity and duration. During your consultation, we provide a detailed treatment plan with transparent pricing.
We’re dental insurance friendly and work with many plans to maximize your benefits. Our team helps navigate insurance coverage and explains what portion may be covered. For those seeking financial flexibility, we offer a range of payment options to make treatment more accessible.
Many patients find the investment worthwhile when considering the long-term benefits of an aligned smile. Straight teeth are more straightforward to clean, which reduces cavities and gum disease, and may potentially prevent more costly dental issues in the future.
Achieving your ideal smile marks an exciting milestone, but maintaining those results requires ongoing commitment. After completing active treatment, retainers preserve your new tooth positions and prevent shifting.
We typically recommend wearing a full-time retainer initially, gradually transitioning to nighttime use. Modern retainers are comfortable and barely noticeable, making compliance easy. Regular dental cleanings and check-ups ensure your smile remains healthy and beautiful for years to come.
At the Center for Advanced Dentistry San Jose, we’re committed to providing exceptional orthodontic care in a comfortable and welcoming environment. Dr. Lim brings over 25 years of experience as a prosthodontist from Tufts School of Dental Medicine, while Dr. Peréz combines artistic vision with clinical excellence from UCLA School of Dentistry.
Our practice offers comprehensive dental solutions beyond clear aligners, allowing us to address all aspects of your oral health. Whether you need preliminary dental work before orthodontic treatment or cosmetic enhancements afterward, our team provides seamless, coordinated care. Ready to discover how clear aligners can transform your smile? Contact us at 408-292-2848 or complete our online form to schedule your consultation today.
Our office is strategically positioned in San Jose, CA, along North Bascom Avenue, offering easy connectivity to major transportation routes and centrally accessible from neighboring communities. The suite is housed within a professional complex with convenient parking options and straightforward building navigation for visitors.
