At Lifetime Dental Care, we offer Invisalign clear aligners as a comfortable, virtually invisible alternative to traditional braces. Our Oxnard and Santa Paula offices provide Invisalign treatment for teens and adults who want straighter teeth without the look and feel of metal brackets and wires.
Invisalign uses a series of custom-made, removable clear trays to gradually shift your teeth into proper alignment. Each set of aligners is worn for one to two weeks before moving to the next set in the series. You can remove them to eat, brush, and floss, which means no food restrictions and no extra effort to keep your teeth clean during treatment. Our team monitors your progress at regular checkups and ensures your treatment stays on track from start to finish.
183 E. Gonzales Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93036
420 W. Pleasant Valley RD.
Oxnard, CA 93033
276 Harvard Blvd
Santa Paula, CA 93060
Patients throughout Oxnard and Santa Paula choose Lifetime Dental Care for Invisalign because we already know their smiles. Many of our Invisalign patients have been coming to us for years for cleanings and checkups, which gives us a detailed history of their dental health to build a more precise treatment plan.
We accept a diverse range of PPO insurance plans and work with patients to make Invisalign affordable. Veterans and military families should ask about our military discounts.
Most Invisalign treatments take 6 to 18 months. Mild spacing or crowding cases can sometimes be completed in as few as 6 months, while more complex alignment and bite issues may take 12 to 18 months. Your estimated treatment timeline is determined during your consultation based on the specific movements needed. Wearing your aligners 20 to 22 hours per day is critical to staying on schedule.
Most patients experience mild pressure or tightness when switching to a new set of aligners, which is a sign the aligners are working. This typically lasts one to three days and is significantly less uncomfortable than a traditional braces adjustment. Over-the-counter pain medication can help if needed. The smooth plastic trays also eliminate the irritation to cheeks and lips that metal brackets and wires often cause.
Remove your aligners before eating or drinking anything other than water. This means there are no food restrictions during treatment. You can eat everything you normally would. After eating, brush your teeth before putting the aligners back in to prevent trapping food and bacteria. Drinking hot beverages with aligners in can warp the plastic, and dark drinks like coffee or wine can stain them.
For mild to moderate alignment issues, Invisalign is equally effective as traditional braces. Invisalign has advanced significantly in recent years and can now treat a wider range of cases than ever before, including certain bite corrections that previously required braces. However, severe crowding, complex bite issues, or significant tooth rotation may still respond better to traditional braces. Our team evaluates your specific case and recommends the option most likely to give you the best results.
Yes, we are! Give our friendly team a call to schedule your Invisalign consultation at any of our three locations. Oxnard North: (805) 981-8116. Oxnard South: (805) 488-2221. Santa Paula: (805) 933-9594. We welcome teens and adults interested in clear aligner treatment.