Clear Aligner Therapy · San Francisco
Invisalign® in San Francisco
Invisalign straightens teeth with clear, removable aligners instead of brackets and wires. At our SoMa studio on 5th Street, we are a Gold+ provider with more than 500 smiles completed. Expect careful, attentive treatment and transparent pricing from your first visit.
254 5th St, San Francisco · Powell St Station (BART & Muni)
Candidacy
Is Invisalign right for you?
For most adults and teens, the answer is yes. A short consultation with a digital scan gives you a clear visual sense of what is possible before you commit to treatment.
One honest caveat: very complex rotations and skeletal jaw issues may need a different approach, and if that is your situation you will hear it from us at the first visit.
- CrowdingOverlapping or tight teeth
- Gaps and spacingClosing spaces between teeth
- Mild-to-moderate bite concernsOverbite, underbite, or crossbite
- Relapse after bracesTeeth that have drifted back over the years
- Adults and teensClear, removable aligners without metal
What to Expect
Five steps to a straighter smile
Here is the whole path, from the first scan to the final retainer.
- 01
Start with a scan
A digital map of your teeth as they are today.
- 02
Approve your plan
See the projected result, then say go.
- 03
Wear your aligners
New set every one to two weeks, worn 20 to 22 hours.
- 04
Refinements included
Fine-tuning at the end sits inside your original fee.
- 05
Vivera® retainers
Made from your final scan to protect the outcome.
Results
Real treatment results
Every case here was planned and finished by our own dentists from the patient’s own 3D scan, and each pair was photographed the same way at the start and at the end.
Individual results vary.Point at the strip to hold it still, or scroll it by hand.
All-Inclusive
Your whole treatment, included
An Invisalign treatment is more than a stack of trays. It includes the consultation, the scan, every check-in, refinements when they are needed, retainers at the end, and the planning behind each of those steps. We quote it all as one fee, and what you approve at the consult is what your treatment costs.
The typical Invisalign quote
A headline number often arrives first, with important parts billed later.
- Consultationnot always free
- iTero® digital scan and smile simulationnot every office offers it
- Every aligner from start to finish
- Check-in visitsoften extra
- Refinement alignerscommonly billed separately
- Vivera® retainersoften $800 to $1,200 alone
- At-home whiteningusually separate
What comes later
More to arrange as treatment goes on.
At Zen Dental Studio
The same parts are planned together.
- ConsultationFree
- iTero® digital scan and smile simulation
- Every aligner from start to finish
- All check-in visits
- Refinement aligners
- Vivera® retainers
- At-home whitening$550 value
What you get
Your whole treatment, in one plan.
Cost & monthly payments
Answer four quick questions to see your estimated monthly payment
The San Francisco team starts from one all-inclusive fee, applies your insurance benefit and any pre-tax dollars, then spreads the rest over monthly payments if that suits you.
How much do you think your teeth need to move?
Pick whichever sounds closest. Your iTero® 3D scan confirms it.
Does your dental plan include an ortho benefit?
Choose “I’m not sure” if you would like us to check. We verify your benefit for you, free.
Will you use pre-tax FSA or HSA dollars?
You can pay with an FSA or HSA card here, which lowers what the treatment costs you.
Which tax bracket are you in? This sets your pre-tax savings.
Would you like to spread it over monthly payments?
Cherry financing with 0% promo terms available, subject to approval.
Adjust anything here and your estimate updates.
Every answer you gave stays editable.
Every estimate here includes
- Your consultation and iTero® 3D scan
- Every aligner and every check-in visit
- Refinement trays to finish the result
- Vivera® retainers, up to $1,100 value
- Zoom at-home whitening, a $550 value
Up to $1,650 of that is finishing extras, included at no charge. Bring your insurance card and the San Francisco team will check your benefit for you, free.
Your estimate
Our Moderate treatment
Effectively ~$78 / month after your 35% pre-tax savings
Includes your iTero® 3D scan, all aligners, every check-in, refinements, Vivera® retainers valued up to $1,100, and Zoom at-home whitening valued at $550. The San Francisco studio accepts all major FSA/HSA cards directly at checkout. Cherry financing subject to approval.
These figures are estimates for planning. Your exact all-inclusive fee is confirmed in writing at your free consultation and iTero® scan with the San Francisco team.
Visiting the Studio
Getting here is the easy part
The studio sits on 5th Street between Howard and Folsom, a few minutes from Moscone and an easy walk from Powell St Station.
Your care team
The dentists at this studio
Zen Dental Studio began here in SoMa, and the dentists below see Invisalign patients on 5th Street, so your scan, your plan, and your check-ins stay with one team.
Dr. Srijana Pokhrel, DDS
NYU College of Dentistry. She opened the SoMa studio in 2018 and treats patients here.
Dr. Nina Carpenter, DDS
University of the Pacific. On the 5th Street team.
Dr. Mali McGuire, DDS
University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. On the 5th Street team.
Meet the whole team, and the philosophy behind the practice, on Our Story.
Patient stories
In our patients’ words
“I’ve had excellent, health-forward care from Dr. Pokhrel and the whole team. Every step is discussed with me beforehand, both the procedure and the cost. Going to the dentist is no longer something I dread.”
“She came up with a plan for my teeth that I feel really confident and good about. It’s also really clean, modern and pretty.”
“Zen Studio is such a hidden gem. The place has really cozy, calming vibes that make you feel comfortable right away, and the customer service is honestly top tier. Everyone is welcoming and attentive.”
Invisalign guides
Guides created for our San Francisco patients
Seven short reads that cover the questions we hear most, from fit and cost to life in aligners.
- ProcessInvisalign at Zen Dental Studio, Start to Finish
- DecidingWho Is a Good Fit for Invisalign?
- CostHow Much Does Invisalign Cost in the Bay Area?
- CostWhy Invisalign Quotes Differ So Much (and How to Compare Them)
- DecidingInvisalign vs. Braces: An Honest Comparison
- Daily lifeLife With Invisalign: Eating, Drinking, and the 22-Hour Reality
- CareAfter Invisalign: Retainers, Relapse, and Keeping Your Result
Questions we hear most from our San Francisco patients
If your question is not here, we are happy to talk it through on the phone or at the consultation.
Free consultation · iTero® scan with the visit
Ready when you are, in San Francisco
Book online in under a minute, or call and talk with someone on the San Francisco team. You will get honest answers, care that moves at your pace, and costs in writing before anything begins.