Clear aligners · Personal orthodontic care
Invisalign in Valencia & Santa Clarita
Clear, removable aligners. A plan built around your teeth and bite. Explore Invisalign with Dr. Shadi Haykani, from your first scan to long-term smile care.
A different way to straighten your teeth
Explore Invisalign treatment
Invisalign uses a series of removable, custom-made trays to move your teeth gradually. At SC Orthodontics, your plan starts with your bite, your goals and the care you need along the way.
01Your orthodontic plan
Your Invisalign plan
starts in Valencia.
Your consultation starts with your teeth, your bite and what you would like to change. Dr. Haykani reviews your examination, digital scan and appropriate X-rays, then explains whether Invisalign suits your case.
A digital plan helps you discuss the proposed tooth movements. It is a planning preview, not a guarantee of the final result. Before you begin, you’ll know the proposed steps, estimated timing and how we’ll review your progress.
Assess and plan
Review your options and the proposed course of care.
Fit and guide
Check the first aligners and learn the wear and care routine.
Review progress
Attend planned check-ins. Change trays on the schedule you are given.
02Choosing your treatment
What can Invisalign help with?
Clear aligners may be an option for crowded teeth, spaces and several bite concerns, including overbites, underbites, open bites and crossbites. The right choice depends on the movements your teeth need and the way your bite fits together.
Adults and teens
We discuss Invisalign with adults and teenagers, including the practical question of wearing and looking after aligners consistently. Consider how the routine fits your work, school and everyday life.
When another approach may fit better
Some movements are more predictable with braces or a combination of approaches. Dr. Haykani will explain suitable options so you can compare the clinical plan as well as the appearance.
03Everyday care
Your everyday
aligner routine.
Wear them consistently
Expect to wear your aligners for about 20–22 hours a day, following Dr. Haykani’s instructions for your case. Keep them in their protective case whenever they are out.
Meals, drinks and cleaning
Remove the trays for meals and drinks other than plain water, including coffee. Clean your teeth before putting them back in, and follow the care instructions for the aligners themselves.
Coffee and Invisalign · Cleaning your aligners
Understand attachments
Some plans use small tooth-colored attachments bonded to selected teeth to help guide movement. They stay on when the trays come out and can be visible, especially near the front. Ask which teeth need them before you start.
04Finishing treatment
Invisalign treatment time,
refinements & retainers.
Treatment length depends on your case and how the planned movements progress. Dr. Haykani will give you an estimate after your assessment.
Further adjustments when needed
Some plans include refinements: another series of aligners to make further adjustments before active treatment is complete.
Understanding Invisalign refinements
Keep your result with retainers
After aligner treatment, retainers help keep teeth in their new positions. You will receive instructions for the retainer and wear schedule that suit your care. Long-term retainer wear is an important part of maintaining your smile.
Planning ahead
Invisalign cost,
insurance & financing.
Your consultation includes a written treatment fee and an explanation of your options. Start with our published Invisalign fees, then compare the proposed total—not just a monthly payment. Ask what is included for records, aligners, progress visits, refinements and initial retainers.
Our financing overview explains payment arrangements, and our insurance overview explains how benefits are checked. Your own quote and plan details determine the amount you pay; a friend’s fee or coverage is not a prediction for your case.
Before you begin
Invisalign questions,
before you begin.
The practical details patients ask about before and during clear-aligner treatment.
Does Invisalign hurt?
Mild pressure or soreness can happen, especially as you adjust to treatment. Contact the office if pain is severe, persists or gets worse rather than assuming it is part of the normal routine.
What if I lose a tray or it stops fitting?
Call or text the office for instructions. Aligners follow a planned sequence, so do not decide on a different tray yourself. Tell us whether it is lost, damaged or no longer seating normally.
Can I use dental insurance for Invisalign?
Some dental plans include orthodontic benefits that may help with Invisalign. Coverage, age limits, remaining benefits and other restrictions depend on the policy. We check your plan and show an estimate with your written treatment fee.
Will I need in-person visits?
Yes. Your treatment includes office visits to assess your progress and address your care. Virtual Care may support selected check-ins when appropriate, but does not replace every visit.
Can I whiten my teeth during Invisalign treatment?
Ask us to check the tray, product and timing first. Whitening can be coordinated with suitable Invisalign aligners or Vivera retainers, but a gel intended for another type of tray is not automatically appropriate.
What happens at the free consultation?
Dr. Haykani assesses your teeth and bite, discusses suitable treatment options, and explains the expected timing and fee. Necessary X-rays and digital scans are included. Bring your questions and insurance details so the team can help you understand the next steps.
Will I need IPR or rubber bands with Invisalign?
Some plans use interproximal reduction (IPR), which removes a small amount of enamel between selected teeth to create space, or prescribed elastics to help with bite correction. Neither is automatic. Enamel removal is permanent, so ask about the reason, amount and alternatives. If elastics are prescribed, follow your own placement and wear instructions.
Should dental work be coordinated before my aligner scan?
Yes. Tell Dr. Haykani about planned fillings, crowns or other dental care before records are taken. Aligners are made for the shape of your teeth, so the timing of restorative work matters. Your dentist and orthodontist can coordinate what needs to happen before the scan or during treatment. Keep regular dental checkups throughout care.
Your next step
Let’s talk about
your smile.
Visit SC Orthodontics in Valencia, serving patients throughout Santa Clarita. At your free consultation, we’ll look at your teeth and bite, listen to your goals and help you understand your treatment options.
- Call or text
- (661) 425-0559
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- 25385 Wayne Mills Pl
Valencia, CA 91355 - Hours
- Sunday–Friday, 8 AM–7 PM
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