Invisalign

Invisalign offers a clear, comfortable, and effective way to straighten your teeth without traditional braces. Using advanced 3D imaging technology, our experienced team creates a customized treatment plan tailored to your dental needs.

Transform Your Smile with Invisalign®

Why choose Invisalign?

  • Faster and more comfortable than braces1,2
  • No broken or pokey wires
  • Less plaque and better gum health
  • Easy to clean and less food get stuck between teeth
  • Invisalign is the #1 doctor recommended clear aligner in the world3

Benefits of Invisalign:

  • Clear & Comfortable: Aligners are virtually invisible and smooth, offering a comfortable fit.
  • Removable: Enjoy the flexibility to eat and drink what you want during treatment.
  • Effective: Treats a wide range of orthodontic issues, from minor to complex cases.

What does Invisalign treat?

Crowded Teeth

What is teeth crowding?

Teeth crowding refers to teeth that are tightly packed in the jaw. When there isn't enough space, they press together and shift, causing crooked or overlapping teeth.

Symptoms and complications of teeth crowding extend beyond aesthetics. Left untreated, the misalignment caused by crowded teeth can lead to more serious dental and health issues. Explore the top eight reasons why addressing teeth crowding is crucial for your health and wellbeing.

Top eight reasons why fixing crowded teeth is important
  • Aligning your teeth and jaw reduces pain from overcrowding during chewing.
  • Treatments like the Invisalign can enhance confidence by straightening teeth.
  • Overcrowded teeth can rub each other, causing premature wear and tear.
  • Misaligned teeth may stress jaw muscles, causing neck and shoulder pain.
  • Straightening crowded teeth simplifies cleaning, lowering the risk of tooth decay.
  • Crooked or overlapping teeth from overcrowding trap food and bacteria, leading to gum disease.
  • Severe overcrowding can cause TMJ disorders, jaw tenderness, and pain.
  • Early treatment for crowded teeth can minimize the need for extensive intervention later on.
Available teeth crowding treatment options

Invisalign® aligners fix overcrowded teeth with clear and removable aligners. To find out if you're a good candidate for Invisalign treatment, take our FREE consultation at Sage Dental.

Crossbite

Crossbite and crossbite correction

When you bite down, do your top teeth position themselves inside your bottom teeth? If so, you may have what's known as a crossbite.

What is a crossbite?

A crossbite, like underbites and overbites, is a misalignment of teeth or jaw when closing your mouth. Treatment varies based on the type and cause of the crossbite.

Crossbite symptoms and complications
  • Cheek biting, teeth grinding and trouble chewing
  • Gum disease that can lead to bone loss and loose teeth
  • Excessive and faster than usual wear and tear on the teeth
  • Jaw muscle stress, leading to jaw, neck and shoulder pain in serious cases
  • Lower self esteem and social issues due to facial asymmetry
  • TMJ disorders

Having a crossbite can lead to complications that affect your overall health and wellbeing, even if it isn't causing issues today.

Available crossbite treatment methods

Invisalign aligners can treat crossbites by moving the upper and lower teeth gradually into the correct bite position. To find out if you're a good candidate for Invisalign treatment, come in for our FREE consultation at Sage Dental.

Open Bite

What is an open bite?

If your upper and lower teeth don't touch when your mouth is closed, this an open bite.

What kinds of problems can an open bite cause?

An open bite can make it hard to chew or difficult to bite into some common foods, like apples.

Can Invisalign clear aligners fix an open bite?

Yes, Invisalign clear aligners can fix an open bite. To find out if you're a good candidate for Invisalign treatment, come in for a FREE consultation at Sage Dental.

Gap Teeth

What are gap teeth?

Diastema, or gap teeth, is a space between two teeth, commonly seen between the upper front teeth but can occur between any teeth in the mouth. It's a type of malocclusion.

Gap teeth symptoms and complications
  • Gap teeth typically present aesthetic concerns, potentially causing self-consciousness while smiling.
  • A large gap between front teeth can hinder neighboring teeth from emerging properly, leading to bite issues.
  • In some cases, plaque accumulation between spaced teeth may result in dental problems like decay, halitosis, and tooth loss.
How to fix gap teeth

Dental tooth bonding
Dental tooth bonding is a quick solution for small gaps or chipped teeth, where tooth-colored resin is bonded to the tooth with UV light.

Porcelain veneers
Porcelain dental veneers are a little wider than your teeth can effectively close small gaps. Dentists match the veneer to your tooth color and bond it by removing a thin layer of enamel, acting like a mask.

Invisalign
Closing gaps in front teeth with Invisalign is popular for its metal-free clear aligners, with treatment tailored to the cause, size, and location of the gap.To find out if you're a good candidate for Invisalign treatment, come in for a FREE consultation at Sage Dental.

Underbite

What is an underbite?

An underbite occurs when your lower front teeth are in front of your upper teeth when you close your mouth, often due to the lower jaw being too far forward. It can affect chewing, speech clarity, and lead to accelerated teeth wear.

Can Invisalign clear aligners fix an underbite?

Yes, Invisalign clear aligners can fix some underbites. Severe underbites might require Invisalign treatment combined with surgery. To find out if you're a good candidate for Invisalign treatment, come in for a FREE consultation at Sage Dental.

Overbite

What is an overbite?

An overbite occurs when the upper front teeth cover more of the lower front teeth than normal, often categorized as a malocclusion.

Why correcting an overbite is important

As well as transforming protruding teeth into a confident smile, overbite correction may prevent a range of health and dental problems, including:

  • damaged gums
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  • tooth wear and tear
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  • jaw aches and headaches
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  • opening, chewing and biting difficulties
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  • speech problems
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  • sleep apnea
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How to fix an overbite

Tooth extraction
Tooth extraction from an overcrowded mouth can help other teeth move into place easily, often necessary for treating severe overbites.

Invisalign
Invisalign treatment has successfully corrected overbites and deep bites for millions worldwide. Treatment time can be around 12 to 24 months, depending on your case. To find out if you're a good candidate for Invisalign treatment, come in for a FREE consultation at Sage Dental.

How it Works:

  1. Consultation: Start with a FREE consultation to determine if Invisalign is right for you. Our experts at Sage Dental in San Jose will assess your teeth and discuss your goals.
  2. Custom Treatment Plan: Using precise 3D imaging, we map out a series of clear aligners designed to gradually shift your teeth into alignment.
  3. Wear Your Aligners: Simply wear your aligners throughout the day, removing them only to eat, brush, and floss.
  4. Regular Check-Ups: Approximately every 6-8 weeks, you’ll visit us to receive the next set of aligners and monitor progress.
  5. Enjoy Your New Smile: Once treatment is complete, maintain your smile with retainers as recommended by our team.

Schedule Your Consultation:

Ready to achieve the smile you’ve always wanted? Contact us today to schedule your Invisalign consultation and take the first step toward a confident, beautiful, and healthy smile.

  1. Gu, J et al. Evaluation of Invisalign treatment effectiveness and efficiency compared with conventional fixed appliances using the Peer Assessment Rating index. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop February 2017, 151 259-66 Buschang, P et al Comparative time efficiency of aligner therapy and conventional edgewise braces. Angle Orthodontist, Vol 84, No 3, 2014.
  2. David W. White, Katie C. Julien, Helder Jacob, Phillip M. Campbell and Peter H. Buschang , Discomfort associated with Invisalign and traditional brackets: A randomized, prospective trial. The Angle Orthodontist Nov 2017, Vol. 87, No. 6 pp. 801-808.
  3. Based on a global survey of 1,786 doctors (dentists and orthodontists who use clear aligners) by IQVIA in NA, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC. Data on File at Align Technology, as of June 30, 2022.

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