teeth without the brackets.
Invisalign in Downey: Straighten Your Teeth Without Anyone Knowing
- Custom aligners made from your 3D scan, not guesswork
- Removable for eating, brushing, and social moments
- 4.9 stars on Google
- One doctor for your orthodontics and your ongoing dental care
Clear aligners move your teeth gradually, and because they’re nearly invisible, many people around you never notice. Dr. Sanjabi handles your Invisalign treatment himself, in the same Downey office where you do your cleanings.
How Clear Aligners Work
Invisalign uses a series of custom-made clear plastic trays to shift your teeth into alignment over time. Each tray moves your teeth a small amount, and you switch to the next tray every one to two weeks as your teeth progress.
The trays are clear, so they’re difficult to see when you’re wearing them. They’re also removable, so you take them out to eat, to brush and floss, and for anything else where you want them out.
1–2 weeks
per tray. Treatment length varies by case. Minor corrections can be done in a few months. More significant movement takes longer. Dr. Sanjabi gives you a realistic estimate based on what your teeth actually need.
Tray 1
Where your teeth start
Tray 12
Movement you can see
Final tray
Aligned, then retained
This Is For You If
Invisalign works well for mild to moderate alignment issues. For more complex orthodontic cases, Dr. Sanjabi will tell you if traditional braces or a different approach would get you a better result.
- Your teeth have always been a little crowded, gapped, or crooked and you’re finally ready to fix it
- You tried braces before and your teeth have shifted since
- You want straight teeth but don’t want metal brackets on your teeth for one to two years
- You have a cosmetic concern that clear aligners can address before veneers or other work
- You are an adult who thought orthodontics was behind you
What Clear Aligners Can Address
Crowding
When your teeth overlap or are pushed out of line because there isn’t enough room. Aligners gradually create space and move teeth into a more even position.
Gaps
Space between teeth, whether from a missing tooth that was never replaced or just natural spacing, can be closed with aligners over time.
Mild overbite or underbite
When the upper and lower teeth don’t meet correctly. Aligners can address mild versions of these issues. Severe bite problems usually require a different approach.
Crooked or rotated teeth
Individual teeth that are turned or angled differently from the rest. This is one of the most common reasons patients come in for Invisalign.
How Your Invisalign Treatment Works Here
01
Free consultation and 3D scan
Dr. Sanjabi examines your teeth and takes a 3D digital scan. No impressions, no trays full of putty. The scan builds a precise picture of your current alignment and maps out the movement plan.
02
Your custom aligners
Your trays are made from the digital scan. Each set is custom to your teeth. Dr. Sanjabi reviews the treatment sequence with you so you understand what’s happening at each stage.
03
Wearing your aligners
Plan to wear them 20 to 22 hours a day. The more consistently you wear them, the more predictable the result. You switch to a new set every one to two weeks and come in for periodic check-ins.
04
Retention
Once your teeth have moved to their final position, a retainer keeps them there. Skipping the retainer is how teeth drift back. Dr. Sanjabi walks you through what retention looks like for your case.
Before & After Gallery
Clear Aligners vs. Traditional Braces.
Invisalign
Traditional Braces
Visibility
Nearly invisible
Visible metal brackets
Removable
Yes, for eating and brushing
No, fixed in place
Cleaning
Normal brushing and flossing
Requires extra tools around brackets
Food restrictions
None, remove them to eat
Avoid hard, sticky foods
Office visits
Periodic check-ins
More frequent adjustments
Best for
Mild to moderate alignment
Mild to complex cases
Clear aligners aren’t always the better choice. For some bite problems or more complex movement, traditional braces allow more control over the movement. Dr. Sanjabi will tell you which one serves your situation.
Using Invisalign as Part of a Bigger Smile Plan
Patients who want veneers sometimes need to straighten their teeth first. Veneers work best when the underlying alignment is good, so the porcelain can be placed evenly and the final result looks natural.
- If your plan involves both Invisalign and cosmetic work, Dr. Sanjabi maps the whole sequence from the start, so your investment in one step supports the next and nothing has to be redone.
- Invisalign moves the teeth into position
- Whitening or veneers on an even foundation
- A retainer holds the whole result in place
What Invisalign Costs
The cost varies based on how much movement is needed and how long treatment takes. Minor corrections cost less than a full treatment plan. Some dental insurance plans cover a portion of Invisalign, particularly for adults.
- Your exact cost is determined at your free consultation. Dr. Sanjabi will give you the number and walk through any financing options that apply before you commit to anything.
Priced by how much movement is needed and how long treatment takes
Some PPO plans cover a portion of Invisalign, particularly for adults
Financing through CareCredit, Proceed Finance, Cherry, Alphaeon, Sunbit, and LendingClub.
Your exact number before you commit to anything
Find Out If Invisalign Is Right for You
The consultation is free, with no pressure and no commitment. You get:
- A 3D scan and full exam as part of your free consultation
- A complete treatment plan, with your options laid out
- Financing walked through before you decide anything
- A clear plan and timeline, built around your goals and budget
Emergency Calls
(562) 869-0928