Invisalign in Berkeley: Cost, Timeline, and the Free 3D Scan
Invisalign in Berkeley starts free. Total Health Dental Care offers a no cost Invisalign consultation and 3D scan, a $350 value, at its two Berkeley offices: Dana Street (2522 Dana St. Suite 101) and Telegraph (3017 Telegraph Ave. Suite 300). The price of treatment depends on how far your teeth need to move and how long that takes. Simple cases can finish in about 6 months, and most adult cases run 12 to 18 months. Before anything begins, you get your exact price in writing. Patients without insurance can take 50 percent off treatment with the Loyalty Plan, which caps out at $2,000 in savings per year.
Last updated: September 1, 2026
How much does Invisalign cost in Berkeley?
There is no single sticker price, and any page that quotes one without seeing your teeth is guessing. Invisalign pricing is driven by a few concrete factors: how complex your case is (mild crowding costs less to correct than a bite problem), how many aligner sets your plan requires, how long treatment runs, and whether you need refinement aligners near the end. Total Health Dental Care handles this the same way it handles every treatment: after your consultation and scan, you get the exact number for your case in writing before you commit to anything. No estimates that drift, no surprise line items mid treatment.
If you want the broader picture on paying for dental work in this area, the guide to what dental work really costs without insurance in the East Bay covers the full framework.
What do you get in the free consultation and 3D scan?
The consultation is with an orthodontist, not a sales associate. Dr. Darryl Caesar, the orthodontist at Total Health Dental Care, examines your teeth, talks through your goals, and determines whether clear aligners can actually get you there. A digital scan builds a precise 3D model of your teeth, and your custom plan maps the projected movement with an estimated timeline. In many cases you can see a digital preview of your projected smile before treatment begins. The consultation and scan together are a $350 value, and they cost you nothing. If aligners are not the right tool for your case, you find that out for free too.
How long does Invisalign take for adults?
Treatment length tracks case complexity. Some patients finish in as little as 6 months. Many adult cases take around 12 to 18 months. Your personalized plan includes an estimated timeline for your specific teeth, so you are not working from an average. Along the way, short progress visits let your provider check movement, hand you new aligner sets, and adjust the plan if needed. These visits are quick, which matters if you are fitting them around a Berkeley work schedule.
Where can you get Invisalign in Berkeley?
Total Health Dental Care has two Berkeley offices, and both offer Invisalign. Between them, the practice covers Monday through Friday in the city.
| Office | Address | Phone | Hours | Parking and access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Street | 2522 Dana St. Suite 101, Berkeley, CA 94704 | 510-486-1813 | Tuesday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM | Street parking plus a nearby lot |
| Telegraph | 3017 Telegraph Ave. Suite 300, Berkeley, CA 94705 | 510-849-6846 | Monday to Thursday, 8 AM to 5 PM | Free and metered street parking, wheelchair accessible by elevator |
The Dana Street office sits in a classic Berkeley building in the central part of the city. The Telegraph office is at Telegraph and Ashby, directly across from Whole Foods, on the third floor of a building the practice has worked from while serving Berkeley since 2006. Dr. Jessica Ngo, the general dentist at Telegraph, treats adults of all ages and handles the full spectrum of dental services alongside the Invisalign work.
Who actually plans your Invisalign treatment?
Many general dental offices sell aligners without an orthodontist on staff. At Total Health Dental Care, Invisalign plans are created by Dr. Darryl Caesar, an orthodontist trained at the University of Maryland and Howard University with 11 years in the field. He uses 3D imaging to map the exact movements of your teeth and designs the aligner series around that plan, then monitors your progress through treatment. Because he is part of the same practice, there is no referral to an outside specialist and no separate specialist relationship to manage. The practice keeps every specialist in house at the Rotunda Specialty Center in Oakland, so if your case needs more than aligners, the next step stays inside the same team.
Is Invisalign the right choice for your teeth?
Honest answer: not always. Patients with spacing issues, crowding, or certain bite concerns are often good candidates, and adults who want a discreet option tend to do well with aligners because they are nearly invisible and removable. But aligners only work if you wear them as directed, and some complex orthodontic problems still call for traditional braces. Total Health Dental Care offers braces as well, so the recommendation you get at the consultation is based on what your case needs, not on what the office happens to sell. If you are weighing the two options, read the guide on how adults should choose between Invisalign and braces.
How do you pay for Invisalign without dental insurance?
This is where the practice is built differently. The Loyalty Plan costs $600 a year, about $1.65 a day, and takes 50 percent off every treatment, general or specialty, with no exclusions. That discount delivers up to $2,000 in savings each year, roughly double the $1,000 annual cap a typical dental insurance plan imposes. The plan also includes two cleanings a year with ozone treatment, all exams and X rays, direct access to the in house specialists with no referrals, and a free Invisalign consultation plus 3D scan at signup. It carries a 2 year commitment and auto renews with 30 days notice. For patients who mainly need preventive care, the $300 Cleaning Plan covers two cleanings, unlimited exams and X rays, and an oral cancer screening at every visit.
If you do have insurance, the practice takes every major PPO, including Delta Dental, MetLife, UMR, Guardian, Beam, Cigna, Aetna, Principal, and Anthem Blue Cross. Before your visit, you upload your card through a secure text link, the team verifies your benefits, and you see the exact cost in writing before anyone touches a tooth. If your plan is not on the list, your first visit is free.
Frequently asked questions
Does dental insurance cover Invisalign in Berkeley?
It depends on your plan. Orthodontic benefits vary widely between PPOs, and many adult plans carry limited or no orthodontic coverage. Total Health Dental Care verifies your specific benefits before your visit and puts your out of pocket number in writing, so you know exactly where you stand before starting.
Is the Invisalign consultation really free?
Yes. The consultation and 3D scan, a $350 value, cost nothing and carry no obligation. You leave with a clear answer on whether aligners fit your case, a projected timeline, and a written price.
Do you need a referral to see the orthodontist?
No. Dr. Caesar is part of the practice, and members of the Loyalty Plan have direct access to every in house specialist. You book the consultation directly online or by phone.
Which Berkeley office should you book?
Either one. Book Dana Street if a Friday appointment or central Berkeley works better for you, and Telegraph if you want a Monday visit, elevator access, or the south Berkeley location near Ashby. Both offices offer the free consultation.
How do you book the free 3D scan?
Book online in about a minute, or call (510) 495-1075. Bring your questions and your goals. You will leave the first visit knowing whether Invisalign fits your case, how long it should take, and exactly what it will cost, in writing. You can also read more about Invisalign and clear aligners, the full orthodontics services, or the East Bay wide guide to Invisalign cost and timeline.
Where can you find us in the East Bay and beyond?
Total Health Dental Care has 13 offices across the Bay Area: Old Oakland, 15th Street, Grand Ave, Temescal, Montclair, and Piedmont in Oakland, Dana Street and Telegraph in Berkeley, Albany on Solano Avenue, Emeryville, Marina in Alameda, Belmont on the Peninsula, and the Rotunda Specialty Center in downtown Oakland, where the in house orthodontist, oral surgeon, endodontist, and periodontist work under one roof.
