Among the top 10% of Invisalign® providers in the USA, we are proud to announce that Dr. Shafiei has been recognized as an Invisalign Premier Preferred Provider for having advanced knowledge and extensive level of experience with Invisalign.

If you have ever wondered if Invisalign is right for you, call our office at 949-727-4321 to schedule a free consultation appointment with Dr. Shafiei.  As a leading Irvine Invisalign provider, Dr. Shafiei has helped many patients of all ages achieve beautiful smiles. Her reputation for providing excellent aesthetic results and superb patient care attracts Invisalign patients from throughout Southern California. By providing patients with customized clear aligners, Dr. Shafiei can turn even severely misaligned teeth into confident, gorgeous smiles. In the paragraphs below, Dr. Shafiei explains Invisalign technology and the results her Invisalign patients can achieve through this convenient treatment.

Invisalign is the virtually invisible way to straighten your teeth without braces, using a series of clear, removable aligners to straighten your teeth without metal wires or brackets. You wear each set of clear aligners for about two weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss. As you replace each aligner with the next in the series, your teeth will move - little by little, week by week - until they have straightened to the final position your Dr. Shafiei has prescribed. You'll visit our office about once every six weeks to ensure that your treatment is progressing as planned. Total treatment time averages 9-15 months and the average number of aligners worn during treatment is between 18 and 30, but both will vary from case to case.

How does Invisalign work?

Dr. Shafiei and her associates utilize 3D computer imaging technology to demonstrate the complete treatment plan from the initial position to the final desired position. This imaging technology is then used to design an individualized series of custom-made aligners. The patient wears the aligner for about two weeks while the teeth move incrementally. After two weeks, the current aligner is replaced with the next one until the final position is achieved.

What do aligners look like?

Aligners are clear and nearly invisible. If you've ever seen clear tooth-whitening trays, that should give you a good idea of what the aligners look like. Invisalign aligners are custom-made to fit and move your teeth.

Will the treatment be painful?

Each time you change to a new aligner, there may be some temporary discomfort while your teeth adjust to their new position. This is completely normal, and is a good sign that the treatment is working.

Will wearing Invisalign aligners affect my speech?

Some people are affected more than others, but most adjust in a short period of time to the feeling of the aligners and do not have permanent changes in their speech.

How often will I have to wear my aligners?

Invisalign only works while you're wearing the aligners. It's recommended that you wear your aligners full-time, day and night, except to eat, brush, and floss your teeth.

How much does Invisalign cost?

Cost is always a concern, and we are able to determine the price of treatment upon completion of your consultation. It is typically in the same range as ordinary metal braces, ranging from $3,000 to $6,000 or more, depending on the complexity and duration of your treatment.

Does Invisalign really work?

Yes. Invisalign has been proven effective at straightening teeth.

Does insurance cover Invisalign?

Any insurance plan that covers orthodontics should cover Invisalign.