Straighter teeth without metal brackets or wires is one of the most-requested treatments we see from Kentfield and greater Marin patients. With Invisalign and clear aligners, Dr. Soroush Ghaffarpour ("Dr. G") can address crowding, gaps, and many bite concerns using a series of smooth, removable trays you can take out to eat, brush, and smile. It all starts with a quick digital scan right here in our Kentfield office — no putty, no goopy molds, no gagging.
What are Invisalign and clear aligners?
Clear aligners are a series of thin, custom-fit plastic trays designed to gently move your teeth into better position over time. Invisalign is the most well-known clear-aligner system, and the idea is simple: instead of fixed metal braces, you wear a sequence of nearly invisible aligners, switching to the next set every week or two as your teeth shift. Each tray is designed to make small, controlled movements, so the change happens gradually and comfortably for most patients.
Because the aligners are removable, you take them out to eat whatever you like and to brush and floss normally — a real advantage over traditional braces, especially for adults and busy professionals across Marin. Most people aim to wear them around 20 to 22 hours a day for the best progress. Clear aligners can work well for crowding, spacing and gaps, mild-to-moderate bite issues, and relapse after old orthodontic work; very complex bite or jaw cases may still be better served by braces or a specialist, and Dr. G will tell you honestly which approach fits your smile.
Digitally planned clear aligners in our Kentfield office
What sets care at Kentfield Dental apart is how much of the process happens digitally and in-house. There's no tray of cold, goopy impression material — we capture your teeth with a fast, comfortable digital scan, then map your treatment on screen so you can see a preview of where your smile is headed before you commit. Dr. G plans each case personally with an aesthetics-first, conservative eye, and you stay with the same dentist who knows your mouth from start to finish — continuing the 47-year legacy of care that founding dentist Dr. John Herschleb built here in Kentfield. As a boutique, fee-for-service practice, we keep the focus on unhurried time and a plan tailored to your goals rather than insurance limits.
- Digital intraoral scanning with Primescan 2 and 3Shape — your smile captured in minutes, no molds or putty
- On-screen treatment preview so you can see the projected result before aligners are ordered
- MouthWatch intraoral cameras let us show you exactly what we see and explain your plan in plain English
- Vatech Green X12 low-dose CBCT 3D imaging available when a complex bite or root position needs a closer look
- Formlabs in-house 3D printing for clear retainers, often printed right here the same day you finish treatment
- Spanish-speaking, comfort-focused care for anxious and first-time orthodontic patients
Why patients choose us for this
Nearly invisible
The aligners are clear and smooth, so most people won't notice you're wearing them — a discreet option for work, school, weddings and everyday Marin life.
Removable and easy to live with
Take them out to eat, drink coffee, brush and floss. No food restrictions and no brackets trapping plaque, so day-to-day hygiene stays simple.
No goopy impressions
We use a quick digital scan instead of traditional molds — more comfortable, more accurate, and far easier if you have a sensitive gag reflex.
Comfortable, gradual movement
Each tray is designed to apply gentle, controlled pressure that moves teeth a little at a time, which many patients find more comfortable than tightening wires.
See your result before you start
A digital treatment plan lets you preview the projected outcome up front, so you know what you're working toward from day one.
Dentist-led, one office
Dr. G plans and oversees your case personally in our Kentfield office, with same-dentist continuity and an aesthetics-first approach to the final smile.
What to expect
Digital scan & consultation
We capture a quick, comfortable digital scan of your teeth — no impressions — and Dr. G reviews your bite, goals, and whether clear aligners are the right path. You'll often see a preview of your projected result on screen.
Your custom aligner plan
Your case is mapped digitally and your custom aligners are produced. Dr. G walks you through how to wear them, how often to switch trays, and what to expect at each stage.
Wear & progress check-ins
You move through the series of aligners, switching as directed and stopping in periodically so we can confirm your teeth are tracking to plan and make any refinements.
Retainers to hold your smile
Once you reach your goal, we provide retainers — including clear retainers we can 3D print in-house — to help hold your new smile in place. Wearing them as directed is what helps protect your result over the long term.
Your comfort matters. Clear aligners are a comfort-friendly, low-anxiety way to straighten — no needles, no drilling, and a gentle digital scan instead of goopy impressions. Dr. G is Spanish-speaking and known for a calm, reassuring approach with nervous and first-time orthodontic patients.
Is Invisalign right for you?
Clear aligners can be a great fit for many adults and teens who want straighter teeth without the look of metal braces. The best way to know for sure is a consultation — Dr. G will scan your teeth, talk through your goals, and give you an honest recommendation on whether aligners, braces, or a referral makes the most sense for your case. We see patients from Kentfield, Greenbrae, Larkspur, Ross, San Anselmo, Fairfax, Mill Valley, Tiburon and across Marin County for exactly this conversation.
- You have crowding, gaps, or teeth that have shifted over time and want a discreet fix
- Your teeth straightened years ago but have relapsed since your retainer days
- You want to straighten without metal brackets for work or social reasons
- You have a mild-to-moderate bite concern and prefer a removable option
- You're ready to commit to wearing your aligners around 20-22 hours a day
Frequently asked questions
Invisalign is generally comfortable, though it's normal to feel mild pressure or tenderness for a day or two when you start a new tray. That feeling usually means the aligner is working, and many patients find it milder than tightening traditional braces.
Treatment time varies by case, but many adult patients finish in roughly six to eighteen months. Simple spacing or relapse cases can go faster, while more involved movements take longer — Dr. G will give you a realistic timeline after your scan.
Most patients should wear their aligners about 20 to 22 hours a day for the best results. You take them out only to eat, drink anything other than water, and brush and floss, then pop them right back in.
For crowding, gaps, and many mild-to-moderate bite issues, clear aligners can achieve excellent results while staying nearly invisible and removable. Very complex bite or jaw cases may still be better suited to braces, and Dr. G will tell you honestly which option fits your smile.
No traditional molds — we use a fast digital intraoral scan with our Primescan 2 and 3Shape scanners. It's more comfortable, more accurate, and a relief for anyone with a sensitive gag reflex.
Yes. Teeth naturally tend to drift back over time, so retainers are essential to help protect your result. We can 3D print clear retainers in-house at our Kentfield office, and wearing them as directed is what helps keep your new smile in place.
Absolutely — clear aligners are especially popular with adults who want to straighten discreetly without metal braces. We treat patients from Kentfield, Greenbrae, Larkspur, San Anselmo, Mill Valley and across Marin County.