Invisalign In Albany

Do you have crooked teeth that make you think twice before opening your mouth? Do you want to get straight teeth in Albany without the pain and hassles of wearing conventional braces?

If yes, it will soon be a thing of the past. Dr. Steven Kobayashi uses the latest dental techniques to align your teeth and give you a beautiful smile without braces.

Call Dr. Steven Kobayashi today at (510) 962-9530 to schedule an appointment.

What is Invisalign?

It is a modern method of straightening teeth without wearing braces. It uses a series of clear removable plastic aligners to induce tooth movement and straighten your teeth.

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My husband and I have been going there for years now. Their space is beautiful and they create a family atmosphere that makes us feel at home. They are on time and organized. Dr. Kobayashi is also very dedicated to keeping up with the times and is constantly investing in new technology and new training.

~ Anastasia B.

I've been coming here since high school and I'll never go anywhere else. The office is very clean and all the staff members are the sweetest. Dr. kobayashi is amazing and super friendly. Him and his staffs always make sure that I am comfortable and that all my visits go as smoothly as possible!

~ Keerati C.

I went to Dr. Kobayashi with a cracked tooth. I don't like going to the dentist but he made me feel really comfortable and he looked familiar! The office is beautiful and his staff is very helpful and just so nice. Julie is my hygienist and got me back on track with taking care of my teeth. He's generous and caring. Thank you!

~ Debbie S.

It is an orthodontic dental treatment recommended to treat mild to moderate spacing or crowding. The aligners are transparent and virtually undetectable, comfortable, and easy to use, and work using patented technology.

The technology slowly shifts teeth into the right position with time, without the use of any metal or wires. We frequently change your aligners based on your customized treatment plan to get your desired result.

Invisalign Treatment Options for Albany Residents

There are five types to choose from based on your individual needs.

1. Invisalign Full

This is the most commonly prescribed treatment for complex cases like overbite and underbite. It uses an unlimited number of clear aligners to shift your teeth to the right positions within 12 to 18 months.

2. Invisalign Lite

It’s best for treating mild to moderate cases like minor crowding and spacing. It uses up to 14 removable clear aligners to correct minor orthodontic issues within 6 to 9months.

3. Invisalign 17

This is the latest option for treating minimal orthodontic issues like a single crooked tooth. It gives quick results within three months, but is expensive, and comes with limited benefits.

4. Invisalign Express

It’s a shorter treatment option comprising of 10 aligner trays to treat minor spacing or crowding problems. It’s also popularly used for straightening teeth before other restorative procedures like composite bonding and veneers.

5. Invisalign Teen

Invisalign Teen is perfect for straightening a young adult’s teeth that keep shifting as they grow and develop. The treatment includes using aligners that are replaced every two weeks. A patient generally needs one year for proper alignment, but it may differ between patients.

Itero Scanner and Invisalign

Itero is a compatible dental impression scanner that gives the Invisalign treatment an edge. It lets Dr. Kobayashi take highly accurate digital images of your mouth to plan your customized and optimal teeth alignment plan.

We just have to move a wand around your mouth to create a 3-D dental impression of your bite in just minutes. It can even scan the hard-to-reach places at the back of your mouth.

We then use the collected data to create your custom aligners.

ITero Benefits
iTero lets us create the best treatment plan for you, with the following benefits.
· An improved success rate
An ITero scan reduces the chances of fit issues, and is more successful than conventional impressions.
· Efficient, accurate and convenient
ITero scanners capture accurate impressions of your tooth and gingival structures to provide a precise fit. There is no worry of disinfection or distortion of images if the patient moves during the setting and removal of impressions.
· No discomfort of traditional impressions
ITero scanners eliminate the unpleasantness of gag-based and unpleasant taste traditional impressions. You can even breathe and swallow as usual through the scan.
· Safe
There is no risk of radiation exposure because a laser produces the images. The single-use Imaging Shield promotes optimal cleanliness and disease prevention.
· Quick
Not only are iTero scans quick, you can also view your mouth’s 3D scans and quickly receive a customized treatment plan.

Dr. Kobayashi will walk you through and explain the different options, and decide on the best Invisalign treatment for you.