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Bring a valid student ID to any appointment and receive 10% off all self-pay services, including Invisalign.
Invisalign Clear Aligners · College Area & SDSU
College Area and SDSU students are exactly who Invisalign was designed for — removable, nearly invisible, and manageable around a class schedule or internship. Our City Heights office is 10 to 15 minutes west on University Ave from campus. We publish fees, verify your insurance benefits before your first visit, and offer 10% off all self-pay services when you bring a valid student ID. No sales pitch, no surprise bill at checkout.
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From the SDSU campus area, head west on El Cajon Blvd or University Ave toward City Heights. Continue west on University Ave past College Ave; our office is between 52nd and 54th Streets on the south side, next to Vien Dong Supermarket. The drive is typically 10 to 15 minutes depending on traffic. MTS Route 856 connects the SDSU Transit Center to University Ave, and the Green Line Trolley stops at SDSU.
Invisalign is a clear-aligner orthodontic system that straightens teeth using a sequence of custom, removable plastic trays. Instead of brackets and wires, each aligner is slightly different from the last, moving teeth in small, planned steps over the course of treatment. The aligners are nearly invisible in everyday settings and are removed for eating, drinking, and brushing.
Treatment begins with an evaluation and a digital scan of your teeth. A personalized plan is built that simulates how your teeth move over the course of treatment, and you can preview the expected outcome before you commit. Once you approve, a series of custom aligners is fabricated — typically dozens of trays. Most patients change to a new set every one to two weeks.
The most important factor in finishing on schedule is consistent wear: plan on 20 to 22 hours per day. Mild tenderness for a day or two after switching to a new aligner is normal. Check-in visits happen every six to ten weeks so your dentist can confirm teeth are tracking with the plan.
A clinical exam and digital scan or impressions of your teeth. Your dentist reviews your bite, gum health, and any existing dental work and determines whether clear aligners are the right fit for your case.
A 3D simulation is built from the scan, showing how teeth are expected to move and the projected end result. You can preview this before approving.
Custom aligners are fabricated and delivered — typically your first set plus a few additional sets. Small tooth-colored attachments may be bonded to certain teeth to help the aligners guide specific movements.
Wear each aligner for 20 to 22 hours per day, advancing to the next set every one to two weeks. Periodic check-in visits confirm that teeth are moving as planned.
After active treatment, retainers maintain the results. Teeth shift without retention — nighttime wear of clear retainers is the most reliable approach long-term.
Wondering if your teeth are a good fit for clear aligners?
A consultation is the only way to know. We check your bite, walk through the options, and give you an honest recommendation.
College Area / SDSU — Common Questions
Ten to fifteen minutes west on University Ave. 10% off self-pay with a valid student ID. We verify your insurance before the first visit so you know your cost upfront.