Invisalign straightens teeth using custom-molded, removable clear aligners changed every one to two weeks. At City of Angels Dentistry, Dr. Kevin Chin designs each aligner sequence using 3D iTero digital scans and functional occlusion principles from the Kois Center. This ensures teeth not only align cosmetically, but also meet evenly to protect your bite, jaw joints, and enamel from premature wear.
| Treatment Aspect | Clinical Details |
|---|---|
| Daily Wear Time | 20 to 22 hours per day (removed for eating, drinking hot liquids, and brushing) |
| Average Treatment Duration | 12 to 18 months for adult corrections; minor crowding can complete in 6 to 9 months |
| Planning Technology | iTero 3D digital scanning with Kois functional occlusion bite mapping |
| Office Visit Frequency | Every 6 to 8 weeks for progress checks and tray delivery at our DTLA office (1127 Wilshire Blvd) |
| Insurance & Payment | Courtesy PPO insurance claim filing; CareCredit and Cherry financing available |
Invisalign uses a series of clear, removable aligners to guide your teeth into place, a little at a time. You wear each set for about 2 weeks and take them out to eat and brush, so treatment fits into your life without most people ever noticing.
With Los Angeles Invisalign at City of Angels Dentistry, the difference is in the planning. Dr. Kevin Chin's functional occlusion training at the Kois Center means he designs each case around how your teeth come together. He personally reviews and fine-tunes your digital treatment plan before your first aligner is ever made.
Aligners handle crowding, spacing, and many bite corrections in adults and teens. Complex skeletal cases are better served by an orthodontist, and Dr. Chin refers those out.
Most adult cases run about 12 to 18 months, and mild crowding can finish sooner. Wearing your trays 20 to 22 hours a day keeps that timeline honest, and it is the one part of the process that belongs entirely to you.
We’re out of network with all dental plans, but we estimate your benefits up front and file PPO claims for you, so many patients apply orthodontic coverage toward treatment. Financing is available through CareCredit and Cherry.
The trays are thin and clear, and any attachments are shade-matched to your teeth. Patients tell us colleagues notice the result rather than the treatment, which is the main reason Los Angeles Invisalign has become the default for adult orthodontics.
Dr. Chin examines your teeth, gums, and bite, then tells you whether aligners will get you where you want to go.
A 3D digital scan replaces the putty impression. It also produces the simulation that shows you where your teeth are headed.
Dr. Chin adjusts attachment placement and staging before anything is fabricated, then walks you through the sequence and the timeline.
You move to a new set roughly every two weeks and check in periodically so progress can be confirmed.
Teeth drift. A custom retainer holds the result you worked for.
Dr. Chin trained at USC, completed advanced cosmetic training at UCLA, and belongs to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the Clearly Next Level Invisalign Study Group. Many patients pair aligners with whitening or bonding as part of a broader cosmetic dentistry plan.
He runs one practice in downtown Los Angeles with a small team, so the person planning your case is the person you see at every visit. Y todos hablamos español.
Meet Your Dental TeamA quick scan and a conversation with Dr. Chin are all it takes to find out whether Los Angeles clear aligners are the right fit for your smile.
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