Invisalign in Simi Valley, CA
Invisalign in Simi Valley gives you a straighter smile without the brackets, wires, and dietary restrictions that come with traditional braces. At Dental Center of Simi Valley, Dr. Harmik Hartounian offers Invisalign treatment for teens and adults using a series of custom-made clear aligners that gradually shift your teeth into position, discreetly, comfortably, and on your schedule. If you have been thinking about straightening your teeth but hesitating because of how braces look, Invisalign may be exactly what you have been waiting for.
How Invisalign Works
Invisalign uses a sequence of clear, removable thermoplastic aligners, each worn for about one to two weeks, to progressively move your teeth toward their ideal position. The process begins with digital impressions of your teeth, which Dr. Hart uses to map out a precise treatment plan and show you a preview of your end result before treatment even begins.
Key features of the Invisalign system:
- Virtually invisible when worn: most people will not notice them
- Fully removable for eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing
- No food restrictions: eat whatever you like
- Fewer office visits than traditional braces
- Smooth plastic with no brackets or wires to irritate soft tissue
Invisalign vs. Traditional Braces
Invisalign
- 1. VisibilityNearly invisible
- 2. RemovabilityFully removable
- 3. Food restrictionsNone
- 4. Oral hygieneBrush & floss normally
- 5. ComfortSmooth plastic, no wires
- 6. Office visitsEvery 6–8 weeks typically
- 7. Treatment time12–18 months (average)
Traditional Braces
- 1. VisibilityHighly visible metal
- 2. RemovabilityFixed, non-removable
- 3. Food restrictionsMany (no hard/sticky foods)
- 4. Oral hygieneRequires special tools
- 5. ComfortBrackets & wires may irritate
- 6. Office visitsEvery 4–6 weeks typically
- 7. Treatment time18–24 months (average)
What Invisalign Can Treat
Invisalign is effective for a wide range of alignment and bite issues, including:
- Crowded teeth
- Gapped teeth (spacing issues)
- Overbite, underbite, and crossbite
- Open bite
- Mild to moderate misalignment in teens and adults
More severe orthodontic cases may require traditional braces or a combined approach. During your consultation, Dr. Hart will assess your bite and alignment using digital X-rays and impressions, and give you an honest recommendation for which treatment will deliver the best outcome for your specific situation.
Your Invisalign Journey at Dental Center of Simi Valley
- Free Invisalign Consultation: Dr. Hart examines your teeth and discusses your alignment goals. Digital impressions eliminate the need for messy dental molds.
- Custom Treatment Plan: Using Invisalign's ClinCheck technology, Dr. Hart maps your tooth movement step by step and shows you a projected end result.
- Aligner Fabrication: Your custom aligners are manufactured and delivered to our Simi Valley office, typically within 2–3 weeks.
- Wearing Your Aligners: You wear each set for 20–22 hours per day, swapping to the next set every 1–2 weeks as instructed.
- Completion & Retainer: Once your final aligner is complete, Dr. Hart fits you with a retainer to maintain your new smile long-term.
Call (805) 579-0600Frequently Asked Questions About Invisalign in Simi Valley
A1: Invisalign cost in Simi Valley typically ranges from $3,000 to $6,000 depending on the complexity of your case and length of treatment. Dental Center of Simi Valley offers flexible financing options and works with most dental insurance plans that include orthodontic benefits. A precise cost estimate is provided at your consultation.
A2: Most adult Invisalign cases are completed in 12 to 18 months. Teen cases and mild corrections may take less time. Dr. Hart will give you an estimated treatment timeline at your initial consultation based on the specific movements required for your teeth.
A3: Yes — one of the biggest advantages of Invisalign is that the aligners are fully removable. You take them out to eat and drink (except water), so there are no food restrictions. You simply brush and floss before putting the aligners back in.
A4: Yes. Invisalign Teen is designed specifically for teenagers and includes compliance indicators, small blue dots on the aligner that fade with wear, so parents can verify the aligners are being used correctly. Dr. Hart offers Invisalign Teen at Dental Center of Simi Valley for patients 13 and older with most alignment and bite issues.
A5: Contact our Simi Valley office as soon as possible. Depending on where you are in treatment, Dr. Hart may advise you to move to your next set or order a replacement. Most replacement aligners arrive within a few days. The key is not to skip steps without checking with our team first.
