Custom Retainers
Maintain straight smiles after orthodontics with durable, comfortable, and discreet custom retainers.
Orthodontics
Straighten teeth comfortably using braces or Invisalign to achieve confident, lasting smiles.
Invisalign Clear Aligners
Straighten teeth discreetly with Invisalign clear aligners, offering comfort and flexibility without braces.
Orthodontics in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA: Frequently Asked Questions
Both can straighten teeth well; the right choice depends on how your teeth need to move, your lifestyle and how consistently you can wear aligners. Invisalign uses clear, removable trays worn most of the day, while braces stay on and can handle some complex movements more predictably. At SoCal Prime Dentistry, Dr. Sharma reviews your bite and digital scans with you and recommends the option that fits your goals.
Most cases take somewhere between several months and two years. Minor crowding or spacing often finishes faster, while correcting the bite takes longer. Your timeline also depends on wearing aligners as directed and keeping your check-in visits. After treatment, a custom retainer holds your teeth in their new positions so your results stay in place.
No. Teeth can move at any age as long as your gums and the bone around them are healthy, which is why many adults straighten their teeth with clear aligners. Before treatment, we check your gums and treat any decay or gum disease first, so your teeth move safely and the result stays stable for years to come.
It depends on your plan. Some dental plans include an orthodontic benefit, often with a lifetime maximum or age limits, and others don't cover orthodontics at all. SoCal Prime Dentistry checks your benefits before you start and gives you a written estimate, and financing through CareCredit or Sunbit can spread the remaining cost into monthly payments.
