Cameron Park Dental Care offers Invisalign clear aligners for patients who want a more discreet way to address selected tooth alignment and bite concerns. The aligners are custom-made and removable, so your daily routine can continue with planning and care from your dental team.
Ready to explore your options? Call Cameron Park Dental Care at (530) 676-0400 or request an appointment to discuss whether clear aligners may fit your goals.
Invisalign treatment uses a series of custom clear aligners to gradually guide teeth into planned positions. Each aligner is made for your treatment sequence. You remove the aligners for eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing, then wear them according to the instructions provided by your dentist.
Planning begins with an examination and digital records such as scans, photographs, and any diagnostic images that are appropriate for your care. Your dentist reviews your goals, bite, tooth position, and oral health before recommending Invisalign or another approach. Clear aligners can be discreet and convenient, but they are not automatically the right choice for every smile.
Cameron Park Dental Care is a private, owner-operated practice led by Dr. Randy Davey, who has more than 30 years of dental experience and UCSF training. Learn about Dr. Davey's experience.
Adults often ask about clear aligners because they want to improve tooth alignment without making braces the focus of work, travel, photos, or everyday conversations. Removable aligners can also make it easier to continue normal meals and oral hygiene. Your consultation is the right time to discuss your smile goals, schedule, existing dental work, and the level of daily wear you can maintain.
Teens may appreciate a less noticeable option for school, sports, music, and social activities. Invisalign for teens still requires responsibility. Wearing the aligners as instructed, keeping them clean, bringing them to appointments, and following the treatment plan all matter. The dentist will evaluate dental development and overall oral health before recommending an option. Learn about Invisalign for teens.
Age alone does not determine candidacy. An examination is needed to understand whether clear aligners are appropriate for the individual patient.
Depending on the individual case, clear aligners may be used to plan treatment for concerns such as crowding, spacing, and selected bite or alignment issues. Invisalign treatment is not a one-size-fits-all service. The examination, records, treatment goals, and oral health findings help determine whether aligners, braces, restorative care, or another option is more appropriate.
See whether Invisalign may be right for you and bring your questions to a consultation. Cameron Park Dental Care will explain the options that fit your situation rather than asking you to choose a treatment before your needs are understood.
1. Consultation: Your dentist examines your teeth, bite, and goals and discusses whether Invisalign may be appropriate.
2. Personalized planning: Digital scans, photographs, and other records help your dentist plan the sequence of care. You can ask questions about the proposed movements, appointments, and daily responsibilities.
3. Custom aligners: Your aligners are made for your treatment plan. Your dentist explains how to insert, remove, clean, and store them.
4. Progress visits: Your visits help the dental team review progress, answer questions, and determine the next step in the plan. The current practice information describes visits approximately every five to six weeks, but your schedule may vary.
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5. Retention: After active treatment, retainers help maintain the new position of your teeth. Follow the instructions given for your case.
The practice’s current Invisalign information describes an average treatment time of approximately 12 to 18 months. Your timeline may be shorter or longer depending on the movements needed, how consistently the aligners are worn, and how your teeth respond. A consultation is required for an individualized estimate. Patients are generally instructed to wear aligners for up to 22 hours each day, removing them for meals and oral hygiene unless their dentist provides different instructions.
The cost of Invisalign depends on the treatment plan, the movements required, and the care included for your case. The practice’s review Invisalign cost information describes an all-inclusive fee that covers the initial consultation, diagnostic X-rays, photographs, scanning or impressions, visits, aligners, a set of retainers, and a teeth-whitening procedure. Ask the office to confirm current inclusions and the fee for your plan before treatment begins.
Some dental insurance plans may provide orthodontic benefits, but coverage varies and patients should verify their own benefits. Cameron Park Dental Care can review available payment options, including CareCredit and Cherry, when appropriate. Financing eligibility, promotional rates, APR, term, and exact conditions depend on the lender, credit, and other factors. A consultation is not a price quote or a guarantee of coverage.
Remove your aligners for eating and routine oral hygiene. Brush and floss your teeth as directed, and clean the aligners using the instructions provided by your dental team. Keep the aligners in their case when they are not in your mouth, and contact the office if an aligner is lost, damaged, or no longer fits as expected.
You may notice pressure or a short adjustment period when beginning a new stage of treatment. Tell the office about concerns rather than changing your plan on your own. Regular visits and consistent wear help your dentist monitor the treatment safely.
Clear aligners may be one option for improving your smile, but the right choice depends on your teeth, bite, oral health, goals, and daily routine. Cameron Park Dental Care will take time to understand your needs and explain the next steps.
Call Cameron Park Dental Care at (530) 676-0400 or request an appointment to begin a consultation.
You can also read the Invisalign FAQs or learn about Dr. Davey’s experience.
*Invisalign® is a registered trademark of Align Technology, Inc.
There are many options for patients who want to avoid metal braces! The most popular alternative orthodontic treatment is Invisalign®, which are clear plastic aligners designed to straighten teeth. After an examination of your teeth, your dentist will determine which option is best suited to your wants and needs.
According to the Invisalign® website, the cost for treatment is approximately the same as the cost for metal braces. A portion of this cost may be covered by your insurance. Please call us to set up a consultation and discuss potential payment plan options.
The first step is to schedule a consultation with your doctor, so they can devise a treatment plan that is best suited to your individual dental needs. Once approved, you will receive your first set of aligners. Your doctor will then regularly monitor the movement of your teeth and new aligners will be ordered according to the progress made in your treatment plan.
Invisalign® aligners are made of clear, flexible plastic. The company received a patent for this material – SmartTrack® – to be used exclusively for Invisalign treatment purposes. These aligners are FDA approved and nearly invisible!
Your doctor will give you an estimate regarding how long your Invisalign® treatment should take, which will depend on your specific needs. The average length of time for treatment is approximately 12-18 months. However, some patients may see results far sooner. Remember to wear your aligners exactly as instructed by your doctor to obtain the best results.
Your doctor will most likely recommend that you wear retainers following your Invisalign® treatment. This is a precaution that will prevent your teeth from shifting back to their original positioning. It is important to follow your doctor's instructions exactly to ensure long-lasting results.
You must wear your aligners for up to 22 hours daily. You may remove them for eating, drinking and regular oral hygiene.
No. Unlike braces, you may eat whatever you like as long as you remove the aligners before eating. Prior to placing the aligners back on, it is important to brush your teeth and the aligners after you eat.
Like any orthodontic treatment, there is a short adjustment period. The more you speak with the aligners on, the quicker you will adjust.
There will be some pressure and minor discomfort for a day or two after each initial insertion. This is a sign that your teeth are moving sequentially into their final position.
It is recommended that you remove your aligners prior to chewing gum as the gum will stick to the aligners.
We discourage smoking with aligners as the cigarette smoke will tend to discolor them.
Brushing them with toothpaste will keep them fresh and clean.
Regular office visits are every five to six weeks. This will ensure that your Invisalign treatment is progressing as planned.
All orthodontic patients are instructed to wear their retainers at night indefinitely. Sleeping with your retainers in at night will ensure a healthy bite and maintain the new position of your teeth.
Yes, if their teeth, including second molars, have grown in completely.
