Invisalign for Adultsin Cerritos

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It's Never Too Late for the Smile You Deserve

At Bae Orthodontics in Cerritos, CA, Dr. Bae understands that a confident smile matters at every age. Whether you’ve been thinking about straightening your teeth for years or recently decided it’s time for a change, Invisalign offers a discreet, professional solution that fits seamlessly into your adult lifestyle.

Why Choose Invisalign as an adult

Convenience Designed for Busy Lives

Your schedule is demanding, and Dr. Bae respects your time. Invisalign requires fewer office visits than traditional braces, making it easier to fit orthodontic care into your busy calendar. The removable aligners mean you can continue enjoying business lunches, date nights, and special occasions without dietary restrictions or the hassle of food getting stuck in brackets.

Simply remove your aligners to eat, drink, brush, and floss, then put them back in. It’s orthodontic treatment that adapts to your routine, not the other way around. Dr. Bae uses advanced digital imaging to create a precise treatment plan, so you’ll know exactly how long your journey will take and what results to expect.

Trusted Care You Can Count On!

Dr. Bae is an Invisalign Certified Provider. You can rest assured that your smile will be getting the industry’s best expertise when you come to our practice.

Invisalign clear aligners allow you to transform your smile without the appearance of traditional metal braces. These virtually invisible aligners are perfect for professionals who want to maintain a polished image during client meetings, presentations, and networking events. Dr. Bae has helped countless adults in Cerritos achieve straighter teeth and renewed confidence—all while keeping their orthodontic treatment private.

Unlike metal braces that can feel juvenile or conspicuous, Invisalign offers a sophisticated approach to smile correction. Most people won’t even notice you’re wearing them, allowing you to pursue the smile you’ve always wanted without compromising your professional appearance.

The Benefits of Invisalign

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Easy to Maintain

Remove aligners anytime for meals, brushing, and flossing. No dietary restrictions or special cleaning routines—just pop them back in when you’re done.

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Superior Comfort

Experience gentle teeth movement with smooth, BPA-free aligners custom-fitted to your smile. No metal brackets or wires means no irritation.

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Life Uninterrupted

Continue your daily activities with confidence. These nearly invisible aligners let you smile, speak, and socialize with ease.

Invisalign Attachments

Our team can add small tooth-colored bumps to the surface of your teeth, which allows us to correct more complex misalignments than ever before.

Precision Elastics

Transform your smile’s potential with Invisalign’s powerful secret weapon: precision elastics. While not every smile journey needs them, these tiny but mighty rubber bands can be the difference between good and spectacular results. Working in harmony with your clear aligners, they provide that extra gentle force needed to align your bite – whether you’re dealing with an overbite, crossbite, or other alignment challenges.

Orthodontics for Adults

Orthodontic treatment isn’t just for teenagers anymore—adults are increasingly seeking straighter teeth and improved bite alignment for both aesthetic and health reasons. Modern options like clear aligners, ceramic braces, and lingual braces offer discreet alternatives to traditional metal braces, making treatment less noticeable in professional and social settings. Whether addressing long-standing concerns or new dental shifts, adult orthodontics can enhance confidence, improve oral health, and make daily activities like chewing and speaking more comfortable.

The Invisalign Treatment Process

Initial Consultation

During your initial visit, we’ll discuss your smile goals and examine your teeth. Using advanced 3D imaging, we’ll create a digital preview of your future smile and develop your personalized treatment plan. This visit includes a comprehensive oral health check and addressing any questions you have about the process.

Aligner Fitting & Pick Up

Once your custom aligners arrive, we’ll make sure they fit comfortably. We’ll place any necessary SmartForce attachments, educate you on proper aligner wear and care, and provide your first set of aligners. You’ll learn exactly how to insert, remove, and maintain your aligners for beautiful results.

Check-ins

You’ll return every 8 weeks to monitor your progress and receive new sets of aligners. These appointments keep your treatment on track. Wear your aligners 20-22 hours daily, changing to new sets as directed. Each appointment is a step closer to your ideal smile!

FaQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Check out these frequently asked questions, or call us to speak with our team.

Am I a good candidate for Invisalign?

Most people with mild to moderate alignment issues can achieve great results with Invisalign. These clear aligners effectively correct crowded teeth, gaps, overbites, underbites, and crossbites. However, complex orthodontic cases may require traditional braces for optimal results.

During your consultation, we’ll evaluate your teeth, discuss your goals, and show you a personalized treatment plan of your results to help determine the best treatment path.

Does Invisalign hurt?

When starting new aligners, you may experience temporary pressure or tenderness – a normal sign that your teeth are shifting. This sensation typically subsides within a few days as your mouth adjusts. Unlike traditional braces with metal wires and brackets that can cause irritation, Invisalign’s smooth plastic design minimizes discomfort.

How should I wear my aligners?

Wear your aligners 20-22 hours daily, removing them only for eating, drinking anything besides water, and your oral hygiene routine. This consistent wear allows for steady tooth movement and keeps your treatment timeline on track. Each aligner is precisely calibrated to move specific teeth at specific times, so missing hours of wear time can delay your progress. Most patients find that incorporating aligner wear into their daily routine becomes second nature after the first few weeks.

How should I care for my aligners?

Proper aligner care ensures optimal clarity and hygiene throughout your treatment. Clean your aligners using a soft toothbrush and cold water – hot water can warp the plastic. Avoid toothpaste, which can be abrasive and create micro-scratches that trap bacteria. When removing aligners for meals, always store them in their protective case to prevent loss or damage. Regular cleaning prevents buildup that could make aligners more visible and keeps them fresh throughout their two-week wear cycle.

What should I do if I crack my aligners?

If you damage or lose an aligner, contact our office immediately. Continuing with a cracked aligner or moving to the next set too soon can disrupt your treatment plan. Our team will assess whether you should revert to your previous aligner while waiting for a replacement or move forward to your next set. To prevent this situation, always use the protective case, avoid bending aligners during removal, and handle them with care when cleaning.

What are Invisalign attachments?

Invisalign attachments are small, tooth-colored bumps strategically bonded to specific teeth to help aligners create more complex tooth movements. These SmartForce® attachments act as handles, allowing aligners to grip and apply pressure more effectively for precise repositioning. They play a crucial role in achieving desired results for certain tooth movements. They’re carefully placed to balance effectiveness with aesthetics and are typically hardly noticeable when wearing your aligners.

Can you see Invisalign when you’re wearing them?

Invisalign aligners are crafted from advanced SmartTrack® material, designed to be virtually invisible when worn. The thin, clear plastic conforms closely to your teeth, making them difficult to detect during normal social interactions. To maintain their clarity, avoid consuming anything besides cold water while wearing aligners, and clean them regularly to prevent staining. Some patients have small tooth-colored attachments that may be slightly more noticeable, but these are still far less visible than traditional braces.

How are Invisalign trays made?

Your Invisalign journey begins with high-precision digital scanning that creates a 3D model of your teeth. Using Invisalign’s proprietary ClinCheck® software, we map out every step of your tooth movement and design each aligner in the series. This advanced planning ensures each set precisely controls the amount and timing of movement for specific teeth. The aligners are then manufactured using a state-of-the-art 3D printing process and multilayer SmartTrack® material, delivering optimal force for predictable, comfortable tooth movement.