Clear aligners for teens and adults
Invisalign clear aligners
Invisalign is probably the best-known name in clear aligners. It uses a series of clear, removable trays, each one shaped to move your teeth a little closer to where they should be.
Dr. Sheldon Salins offers Invisalign at our Union City and South San Francisco offices. He also offers Angel Aligners, which is his preferred aligner brand. Which one should you get? That’s exactly what the free consult is for.
Your first visit is free. You get an exam and a treatment plan, with no obligation. You’ll leave knowing whether aligners suit your teeth and which brand Dr. Salins would pick for you.
Prefer to talk? Call Union City (510) 475-4153 or South SF (650) 952-1010.
How does Invisalign work?
Dr. Salins records your teeth and plans every movement from start to finish. Your aligners are made to follow that plan. You wear each set for a set stretch of time, then move to the next, and your teeth shift step by step.
Some patients need small tooth-colored attachments bonded to a few teeth so the aligners can grip. Some also need elastics. You’ll come in for check-ins along the way so he can make sure things are on track.
Brands
Is Invisalign better than Angel Aligners?
Both are clear aligner systems, and both work on the same basic idea. Dr. Salins prefers Angel Aligners for many of his patients, and he’ll tell you why at your consult. Either way, the most important choice isn’t the brand. It’s having an orthodontist plan your case and check it in person.
Can Invisalign fix my teeth?
Aligners can treat many common problems, including crowding, gaps, and many overbites, underbites and crossbites. Some bites respond better to braces. The only way to know for sure is an exam.
It also depends on you. Aligners work only while you’re wearing them, and that means nearly all day, every day. If that sounds tough, braces might suit you better. No judgment.
Is there Invisalign for teens?
Aligners can work well for teens who will keep them in. Dr. Salins will talk with you and your teen about whether it’s a good fit, or whether braces would be easier to live with. Braces and aligners for teens
How much does Invisalign cost?
It depends on your case: how much your teeth need to move, how long it takes and what your insurance covers. We don’t post a price because it wouldn’t be accurate for you. We’ll go over your cost with you before you decide anything.
Does insurance cover Invisalign?
Many PPO plans with orthodontic coverage treat aligners the same as braces. We take every PPO plan that includes orthodontic coverage, and we’ll help you check your benefits. Monthly payment plans cover the rest. Insurance and payment plans
How long does Invisalign take?
Our typical case takes about 24 months, but every case is different. Aligner treatment for minor crowding can be much shorter. Wearing your aligners as directed is the biggest thing you can do to stay on schedule.
Does Invisalign hurt?
Expect some pressure for a day or two each time you switch to a new set. Most people call it tight rather than painful. An over-the-counter, non-aspirin pain reliever helps if needed.
Can I eat with Invisalign?
Take the aligners out to eat, and you can eat whatever you want. Drink only plain water while they’re in. Brush or rinse before putting them back, and keep them in their case, not in a napkin.
Side by side
Clear aligners or braces?
Clear aligners
This pageHard to spot, easy to live with
- Nearly invisible, with no brackets or wires
- Come out to eat, so there are no food rules
- Easy to brush and floss around
- Only work while you wear them, which is nearly all day
- Our preferred brand is Angel Aligners
Braces
Always on, always working
- Always on, so there’s nothing to remember and nothing to lose
- Handle complex bites very well
- Metal, clear (ceramic) or self-ligating brackets
- A few food rules: skip hard and sticky foods
- Easier to spot, though clear braces help with that
Either way: a typical case takes about 24 months (yours may be shorter or longer), PPO plans with orthodontic coverage are accepted, and monthly payment plans are available. Not sure which? That’s what the free consult is for.
Two offices, same smiling doctor
Pick whichever is closer. Dr. Salins sees patients at both.
Union City
Serving Fremont, Newark and Hayward
32990 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Suite 950, Union City, CA 94587(510) 475-4153
South San Francisco
Serving Daly City, San Bruno and Millbrae
1405 Huntington Ave, Suite 300, South San Francisco, CA 94080(650) 952-1010Keep exploring
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How do I book an Invisalign consult?
Book a free consult at the office closest to you. Dr. Salins will examine your teeth and tell you whether Invisalign, Angel Aligners or braces would work best. You leave with a plan, under no obligation. The Union City office also serves Fremont.
Free consultation · Exam and treatment plan · No obligation
