Dr. Steve West, an Invisalign^® dentist in San Bruno, often recommends an Invisalign^® procedure rather than traditional braces. Invisalign^® is the breakthrough technology that lets you have the smile you've always wanted without the hassle of braces. By using a series of clear, removable aligners, Invisalign^® straightens your teeth with results you'll notice sooner than you think. The course of treatment involves changing aligners approximately every two weeks, moving your teeth into straighter position step-by-step, until you have a more beautiful smile. Unlike conventional braces, these clear aligners can be removed while you eat and brush your teeth as usual. An average Invisalign^® course of treatment takes about a year.

Invisalign Teen^® is the only clear orthodontic aligner therapy designed to address the unique concerns of treating non-adult comprehensive patients. Because aligners are removable, patients can continue to eat their favorite foods and brush and floss normally to help keep teeth and gums healthy.

Invisalign Teen^® has all the features of Invisalign^® Full, plus:

• Compliance indicators track the patient's approximate wear time and help provide reassurance for parents that the teen is being compliant.
• Six free individual replacement aligners are included with Invisalign Teen^® to replace lost or broken aligners.
• Many teens present for treatment with erupting permanent dentition, so Invisalign Teen^® has been engineered with a feature to help prevent supra eruption of the second molars.