Encino Invisalign Doctors and Reviews

“Dr. Ziv Made my Smile Perfect! -...”

I went to Dr Ziv for some advice on how to improve on the crowding of my lower teeth and some issue on my front two teeth. He did not try and sell me more work than what was needed for my desired affect like two other dentist did and simply offered invisalign as my solution. He was 100% correct, professional and my teeth are perfect and it was less than a sixth month process. I couldn't be... more

“Simulation of Results Not Blowing Me...”

I am going to get my first tray on December 11 this year, and will share my experience in detail then. I have just received the before-to-after-simulation of my teeth and I have to say: I am not impressed. Yeah, in the after picture they're straighter than whatever is going on in my mouth right now, but they're not beautiful to look at. The positioning is so similar in the after shot,... more

“Unexpected. Not Invisible - Alhambra, CA”

I thought it was suppose to be basically invisible. It's not! During consultation, I was under the impression that it will be very easy and people won't even notice it. I thought they will be like retainers. But boy was I in for surprise! I ended up with 14 attachments and 4 bottoms. All very visible. I was told my speech impediment will go away. It's been 4 months and it's still hard for me... more

“Worth Every Penny - Redondo Beach, CA”

First I want to appologize for not uploading any pictures. Perhaps I will at a later date. I am writing this review because I was quite shocked when I saw a 78% "worth it" rating and then read some of the "not worth it" reviews. My experience was extremely positive and I would recommend invisalign to anybody looking to straighten their teeth. I decided to get invisalign treatment because... more

“Too Much of a Hassle - Van Nuys, CA”

I'm 27 and had traditional metal braces in middle school at 13. My bottom, right cuspid tooth rotated after not wearing my retainers at night. I decided Invisalign will be a good idea last summer. Well a year later, I'm half-way done with treatment. I like the results so far, except I do not like the hassle of it all. I recommend this if you are compliant with treatment. Yes, you have to... more

“Journey Into My Wonderland......”

I'm almost 40 years old, and I've always been very self conscious of my teeth and never show them when I smile. When my dentist told me that she wanted to help me I almost wanted to cry. She knew I didn't have a lot of money but I saved up enough in a year for a down payment. My insurance covered a portion of it and she is allowing me to make payments to her each month. I'm... more

“Amazing Help,got All my Concerns...”

I had bad looking teeth . Pro's 1. They are not noticable because they are clear and people don'y have to know you have them. 2. They can be removed so it is easier to clean and eat. 3. You don't need wax or doesn't have any wires. cons-while you are trying to adjust to the aligners in the beginning you might feel a bit of pressure, but goes away in about 2 weeks. -it takes six... more

“Another Newbie to Invisalign”

Today my first trays were "installed". I knew about the attachments and although i agree they are unattractive, it is logical that they are there. so far no major problems, but its only been 12 hours. i plan to post some in process photos. i have severe bottom crowding , some top crowding and a very narrow bite. i found the ortho online and he is an elite provider and says he does... more

“Kinda Feel Like a Wimp! - Los...”

Pros: - They're not metal. - It should fix the problem I'm having with splayed front teeth and a small space between my two front teeth. Cons: - I'm having a lot of discomfort, pain and tenderness. I'm surprised to hear more people haven't experienced the same thing. I have a pretty high pain threshold normally and I'm confused. I took ibu, worked out as... more

“Invisilign - Great So Far! - Los...”

I am a 41 year-old male that has always had crooked teeth. I was in a rugby accident in college and got veneers on the upper four front teeth, so those were cosmetically straightened by that procedure. My bottom teeth are still crowded toward the front with one tooth overlapping another by about a half a tooth. Dr. K told me a number of options to remedy this, but I was reluctant to the... more

“Would Do It Again In A Heartbeat! -...”

Very happy overall! I've had some bite and TMJ/jaw problems for a long time, and my dentist thought that straightening my teeth would help (I've been with this dentist for 3 years now). After waiting a year to decide, and not being pressured at all by my dentist, I went ahead and had the impressions done and got my first set of aligners. My dentist and his office were fantastic! My... more

“Get Real Braces - Los Angeles”

I got Invisalign to (1) close a small gap between a front tooth and an incisor and (2) tweak some minor crowding in my lower teeth. My company subsidizes the cost so I figured why not? My single gap was fixed by the 7th tray. I'm on my 17th set of trays and my lower teeth look WORSE than when I started! I'm now out tons of my own money and looking at the prospect of getting real... more

“Not Invisible and They Hurt - Hope...”

First let me say they are no invisible, and god they hurt to take out the first couple of days, i feel like im going to be on a model diet here, because i dont want to take them out beacasue they hurt and take me forever to take out! They also put these little clear cement things on my teeth that stick out, to hold the invisalign in place. They didnt tell me about that until i paid and went in... more

“Phenomenal Results - Very Easy...”

On a routine dental visit, my dentist noticed hairline fractures three front teeth, the result of pressure from crowding. I opted for Invisalign to reduce the pressure on the teeth and save them. Straight teeth would be a nice bonus. I have complete confidence in my dentist and was delighted to learn that she is Invisalign-certified. My dentist explained all aspects of the Invisalign... more

“Invisaligns - 2nd Week, my Teeth Are...”

This is my 2nd week, the first week my tongue was very sore from the rubbing on the bottom tray, all cleared up and no pain and my teeth are looking better, the good thing is I'm losing weight as I don't snack, once in a while a can of slim fest to get thru the work day. and a through rinsing, 1 meal for breakfast and dinner. my dentist very through explain the whole procedure, can't wait to... more

“Not As Painful As I Feared! But...”

I'm on day 5 of my first set of Invisalign trays. I'll be wearing 23 trays on the top and 27 on the bottom to correct moderate crowding. I wore traditional braces as a kid, the whole process took over 4 years including facebow, rubber bands, spacers, every possible torture device you could imagine. So when I finally got those metal contraptions off, I was handed this enormous retainer... more

“Invisalign to Correct Crowding and...”

I just started - first week - and did it to correct crowding/turning teeth in front. Very little discomfort so far but too early to tell.Other than water, is there anything you can eat/drink while wearing the aligners - such as sugar free clear soda or a glass of white wine?Last fall (2010), I started wearing a retainer at night and am now using it every other night. The goal is to use it... more

“Completely Recommend - my Son Got...”

I paid for my son to get Invisalign instead of traditional braces. We went to a recommended orthodontist who does traditional braces first and got his opinion. Then, we went to our dentist who was starting to do Invisalign to get her opinion. I recommend you do this -- get opinions. Probably 2 orthodontists and 2 Invisalign before you do it -- we just lucked out without more o more

“Don't Go to a Dentist for...”

I am 90% through my treatment and couldn't be happier. I did a lot of research prior to picking my Invisalign othodontist doctor and here is what I learned. First, it is very important to go to an orthodontist and NOT a dentist. Dentist's take a one-day course and are certified to use the product while orthodontists go through an extra 3 years of training in moving teeth after dental... more

“SO FAR, SO GOOD”

I am only on day three of Invisalign, but so far everything is going fine. I was pretty miserable for the first two days from the pressure and tightness of the trays, but I was told that's when the teeth move the most. I took Ibuprofen which took some of the edge off. When I woke up today most of the discomfort was gone. Now I'm just trying to get used to the mouth full of plastic. I have... more

“First Day, No Real Pain Just...”

After months of waiting and having to make my impressions three times, I got my trays today. I was afraid that I would need to pull some teeth in order for the treatment to work, but that doesn't seem to be the case. I have four "buttons" on my lower teeth that make the lower tray very difficult to remove. I haven't really experienced what I would call pain, just pressure. The biggest... more

“1 Month In, Great So Far! But Be...”

I was apparently a perfect candidate for this treatment, and the cost was the same as it would be with traditional braces. I have a big gap in my upper front teeth, the rest on top are pretty straight, just a slight overbite. My bottom front teeth are slightly overcrowded and slightly overlapping. I mention my condition because I think it's important to know that your condition is right... more