Smile Craft Dental offers clear aligner therapy for teens and adults in Sunnyvale — transparent, removable trays that gradually shift your teeth into proper alignment, without the look or feel of traditional metal braces.
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Clear aligners are custom-made, removable trays crafted from a smooth, medical-grade thermoplastic material. These trays fit snugly over your teeth and apply gentle, consistent pressure to guide them into better positions over time. Treatment begins with a thorough consultation using digital scans and imaging to build a 3D model of your smile, so you can preview your projected results before committing to treatment. Most patients move to a new set of aligners roughly every two weeks, wearing them 20 to 22 hours a day for steady progress between Sunnyvale checkups.
Our Sunnyvale practice is led by Dr. Janice Chou, a Bay Area native and clinical instructor at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, alongside Dr. Brendon Nguyen, who has devoted years to expanding oral healthcare access across the Bay Area. You get specialist-level care in a familiar, welcoming environment you already trust.
Think of each tray as a quiet, steady nudge — barely visible, but always moving your smile forward.
Clear aligners work well for teens and adults who want straighter teeth without the look of metal brackets. Here's who tends to be a great fit:
Not sure if you're a candidate? A thorough consultation with our team will determine if clear aligners are the right fit for you — no pressure, no commitment.
Clear aligners have earned their place as one of the most requested orthodontic options at Smile Craft Dental. Transparent trays blend in rather than stand out, keeping your treatment discreet in photos, meetings, and everyday life. They address the same spectrum of alignment concerns as braces, from mild crowding to overbites, underbites, spacing issues, and crossbites. Because the trays are removable, clear aligners also offer convenience and flexibility — you take them out to eat, drink, brush, and floss, so there are no food restrictions or special cleaning tools required to maintain effective hygiene throughout treatment.
No surprises, no pressure. Here's exactly how clear aligner treatment works from your first visit onward.
We use digital scans and imaging to get a precise picture of your teeth, jaw, and bite, and build a 3D model so you can preview your projected results before finalizing your treatment plan.
Your custom set of clear aligner trays is fabricated from your digital scan and fitted to guide your teeth gradually into alignment.
Most patients move to a new set of aligners approximately every two weeks as treatment progresses.
Consistent wear — 20 to 22 hours a day — keeps your treatment on track between Sunnyvale checkups.
Most patients complete treatment within 12 to 18 months.
We accept most major insurance plans and are happy to show you our financing options, including Cherry financing, to make your clear aligner treatment as accessible as possible. Your consultation includes a full breakdown of cost and coverage before you commit to anything.
Clear aligners effectively correct a range of alignment and bite concerns using a series of custom, removable trays. We evaluate each patient individually to determine whether clear aligners are the best fit for their case.
Not every case is a candidate for clear aligners — more severe misalignment may need braces. During your consultation, we will evaluate your bite, tooth positioning, and lifestyle to determine whether clear aligners or an alternative such as ceramic braces or traditional metal braces would better serve your individual needs.
We accept most major insurance plans and offer flexible payment options, including Cherry financing, so cost doesn't have to stand between you and a straighter smile. Ask our team about your specific coverage and payment options during your consultation.
Both options straighten teeth — but the experience is very different. Here's a side-by-side look.
| Factor | Clear Aligners | Traditional Metal Braces |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Smooth, medical-grade clear thermoplastic trays | Metal brackets and wires |
| Visibility | Transparent — subtle in photos and meetings | Metal brackets visible on front of teeth |
| Treatment approach | Removable trays, replaced roughly every two weeks | Fixed, bonded appliance |
| Hygiene | Remove trays to eat, drink, and brush — no special tools needed | Requires brushes and tools to clean around brackets and wires |
| Treatment length | Most patients complete treatment in 12 to 18 months | Similar timelines, case-dependent |
| Commitment | Requires discipline to wear 20 to 22 hours a day | Works continuously with no daily habits required |
| Best for | Mild to moderate crowding, gaps, overbites, underbites, and crossbites | A broader range of cases, including more severe misalignment |
Every clear aligner case at Smile Craft is planned and monitored by a team who specializes in discreet, custom orthodontic care.
Lead Dentist · Smile Craft Dental Sunnyvale
Dr. Chou is a Bay Area native and clinical instructor at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, bringing deep clinical training and ongoing academic work to every consultation. Alongside Dr. Brendon Nguyen, who has devoted years to expanding oral healthcare access across the Bay Area, she leads a Sunnyvale practice built on listening to what matters most to patients and recommending a plan that fits their real lives.
Here's what patients describe about their experience with clear aligners at Smile Craft Dental.
The questions patients ask most before starting clear aligner treatment — answered plainly.
Most cases complete in 12 to 18 months when aligners are worn 20 to 22 hours per day.
Clear aligners treat crowding, gaps, overbites, underbites, and crossbites. Severe cases may need braces.
Remove aligners to eat and drink anything other than water. Clean daily with a soft brush and mild soap.
Many PPO plans cover clear aligners under orthodontic benefits. Cherry financing is available at Smile Craft Dental Sunnyvale.
Yes — our Sunnyvale team, led by Dr. Janice Chou and Dr. Brendon Nguyen, has offered clear aligner therapy as part of comprehensive orthodontic care since 2019, with Spanish-speaking staff and Cherry financing available.
Smile Craft Dental is a family dental practice with two Bay Area locations — Redwood City and Sunnyvale — serving patients of all ages. In Sunnyvale, Dr. Janice Chou and Dr. Brendon Nguyen lead a team committed to continued education, advanced technology, and clear communication at every step of care. We accept most major insurance plans and offer flexible payment options, including Cherry financing, to help make treatment accessible. If you're ready to explore clear aligners in Sunnyvale, we make it easy to get started. Contact us to request a consultation and take the first step toward a straighter, more confident smile.
787 E El Camino Real · Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Serving the South Bay and Peninsula