CandidPro Clear Aligners · Milpitas, CA
CandidPro Clear Aligners in Milpitas
Straighten your teeth with nearly invisible, removable trays — planned by Dr. Gaganjot Khera, supported by licensed orthodontists, and tracked between appointments with FDA-cleared remote monitoring. Fewer office visits, no metal brackets.
- Doctor-directed treatment — never mail-order, never unsupervised
- Remote check-ins from your phone between visits
- Often fewer attachments than other aligner systems
- PPO dental insurance accepted · financing available
The Basics
What Are CandidPro Clear Aligners?
CandidPro is a doctor-directed aligner system. You wear a series of custom-made, removable trays that shift your teeth a fraction of a millimetre at a time, and your dentist — not an anonymous call centre — owns the plan from first scan to final retainer.
Custom to your bite
Every set is manufactured from a 3D digital scan of your own teeth, so the trays seat closely and grip the tooth surface without bulky hardware.
Monitored by app
The ProMonitoring app lets you send scans from your phone. AI flags a tray that is not seating so we can intervene early instead of at your next appointment.
Orthodontist-supported
US-based licensed orthodontists review the treatment plan and stay available to our team, so complex movements get specialist input before you start.
Signature Smiles Dental Group is an independent dental practice in Milpitas. CandidPro and ProMonitoring are trademarks of their respective owners and are referenced here only to describe the aligner system we provide.
Why Patients Choose It
Straighter Teeth Without Rearranging Your Life
Most adults in Milpitas who ask us about aligner treatment are weighing two things: how it will look, and how much time it will cost them. CandidPro is designed around both.
Discreet at work
The trays are transparent and slim. In meetings, on camera, and in photos, most people never notice you are in treatment.
Removable at meals
Take them out to eat, brush, and floss normally. No food restrictions and none of the cleaning gymnastics that braces require.
Comfortable by design
No brackets and no wires means far less irritation to your cheeks, lips, and gums than fixed orthodontics.
Fewer chair-side checks
Remote scans replace many routine progress visits — useful if you commute out of Milpitas for work.
Often fewer attachments
The tray trimline is designed to grip teeth more effectively, so many cases need fewer tooth-coloured attachment buttons.
Healthier long term
Straight teeth are easier to clean, which lowers your risk of decay and gum disease over time.
Candidacy
What Clear Aligners Can Correct
Aligner therapy handles a wide span of cases, from a single rotated front tooth to broader arch alignment. During your consult in Milpitas we scan your teeth and tell you plainly whether this is the right tool for your bite.
- Crowding — teeth overlapping because the arch is short on space
- Spacing and gaps — including a gap between the front teeth
- Rotated or tipped teeth that throw off the smile line
- Mild to moderate overbite, underbite, or crossbite
- Relapse after braces when a retainer was not worn
- Pre-restorative alignment before veneers or a crown
When we recommend something else
Severe skeletal discrepancies, teeth that need significant vertical movement, and some cases requiring extractions are better served by fixed braces or an orthodontic specialist. We will tell you that at the consult rather than after you have paid.
Healthy foundation first
Aligners move teeth through bone, so active decay or gum inflammation is treated first. That may mean a cleaning, a filling, or gum disease treatment before your scan.
The Process
How CandidPro Treatment Works at Our Milpitas Office
Treatment starts in the chair, because a real bite evaluation cannot be done through a mail-order kit. After that, much of the follow-up moves to your phone.
Consult & exam
We evaluate your bite, gum health, and goals, and confirm whether aligner therapy suits your case.
Digital scan
A 3D intraoral scanner captures your teeth in minutes — no impression trays or putty.
Plan review
Dr. Khera builds the movement plan with orthodontist support and shows you the projected result.
Wear & scan
Wear each tray 20–22 hours a day and submit app scans on schedule so we can track progress.
Retain
Finish with a custom retainer to hold the result, plus whitening if you want to brighten the finish.
Compare Your Options
CandidPro, Invisalign, or Traditional Braces?
All three move teeth well. The right choice depends on your case complexity, your schedule, and your budget — and we are happy to walk you through both aligner systems, since we offer Invisalign in Milpitas as well.
| CandidPro | Invisalign | Metal braces | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear, removable trays | Clear, removable trays | Visible brackets and wires |
| Remote monitoring | Included as standard, FDA-cleared | Available depending on protocol | Not applicable |
| Office visits | Fewer routine progress checks | Periodic in-office checks | Regular adjustment visits |
| Attachments | Often fewer required | Commonly required | Brackets bonded throughout |
| Best suited to | Mild to moderate cases, many complex ones | Mild through complex cases | Complex and skeletal cases |
| Eating & cleaning | Trays out, brush normally | Trays out, brush normally | Food restrictions apply |
Comparison reflects typical system characteristics and is not a guarantee of outcome. Your individual treatment time, number of visits, and suitability are determined at your clinical exam.
Cost & Coverage
What Clear Aligners Cost in Milpitas
Aligner fees depend on how far your teeth need to travel. A short, single-arch case sits at the bottom of the range; full-arch treatment with refinements sits at the top. You get an exact written figure before anything begins.
Insurance
Many PPO plans include an orthodontic benefit with a lifetime maximum that applies to aligner treatment. We verify your benefits at no charge — see the plans we accept.
Financing
Spread treatment across low-to-no-interest monthly payments through Cherry or CareCredit, both with instant approval options.
No insurance?
Our in-house membership plan covers preventive care at a flat annual fee, and HSA and FSA funds can generally be applied to orthodontic treatment.
After Treatment
Holding the Result You Paid For
Teeth have memory. Without retention they drift back toward where they started, which is the single most common reason people end up in aligners twice. Every case here finishes with a retention plan.
- Custom clear retainers made from your final scan
- A wear schedule that tapers from full-time to nights
- Retention checks folded into your routine exams
- Separate night guards if you grind, so your retainer is not the sacrificial layer
- Optional take-home whitening once your teeth are in their final position
- Grinding or jaw pain? Ask about TMJ therapy before you start aligners.
- Planning a bigger change? Aligners are often the first phase of a smile makeover.
- Teens in the family? See our pediatric dentistry page for age-appropriate timing.
- New to the practice? Start with our new patient guide.
Who We Serve
Clear Aligner Patients From Across the South Bay
Our office sits on E Calaveras Blvd in Milpitas, minutes from 880 and 680, and we treat aligner patients from the surrounding communities. Because remote monitoring cuts down on routine visits, a longer drive matters far less than it used to.
Common Questions
CandidPro Clear Aligners: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to what Milpitas patients ask most before starting aligner treatment. For anything else, contact our office or browse our general FAQs.
What are CandidPro clear aligners?
CandidPro is a doctor-directed aligner system that straightens teeth using a series of custom-made, removable trays instead of brackets and wires. Treatment is planned and supervised by your dentist with support from US-based licensed orthodontists, and every case includes FDA-cleared remote monitoring through a smartphone app so progress can be tracked between office visits.
How much do clear aligners cost in Milpitas?
Cost depends on how much movement your case requires, whether one arch or both are treated, and how many trays are needed. Short pre-restorative cases cost considerably less than comprehensive full-arch treatment. We give you an exact written fee after your exam and scan, verify any orthodontic insurance benefit at no charge, and offer monthly payment plans through Cherry and CareCredit.
How long does clear aligner treatment take?
Most cases finish in roughly four to twelve months, though minor corrections can complete faster and complex cases can run longer. The single biggest variable is wear time: aligners need to be in your mouth 20 to 22 hours a day. Consistent app scans also help us catch a tray that is not seating before it costs you weeks.
Is CandidPro better than Invisalign?
Neither system is universally better. Both use clear removable trays and both produce excellent results in the right case. CandidPro includes FDA-cleared remote monitoring as standard and its tray design often requires fewer attachments, while Invisalign has a longer track record and a broader set of case-specific features. We offer both at our Milpitas office and recommend whichever fits your bite, schedule, and budget.
Does dental insurance cover clear aligners?
Many PPO dental plans include an orthodontic benefit that applies to aligner treatment, usually capped by a lifetime maximum rather than an annual one. Coverage varies widely between plans and some exclude adult orthodontics entirely. Our team verifies your specific benefits before treatment at no cost so you know the real out-of-pocket figure up front.
Will I need attachments with my aligners?
Attachments are small tooth-coloured bumps bonded to certain teeth to give the tray something to push against for harder movements such as rotations. CandidPro trays are designed with a trimline that grips teeth more effectively, so many cases need fewer attachments than other systems. Any attachments used are polished off completely when treatment ends.
How many office visits will I need?
You start in person for a full exam, records, and a digital scan, and you return for key checkpoints such as attachment placement and your final result. Between those, remote monitoring replaces most routine progress appointments, which is why aligner patients who commute out of Milpitas for work often prefer this system.
Do I have to wear a retainer afterwards?
Yes. Teeth drift back toward their original position without retention, and skipping retainers is the most common reason people need aligner treatment a second time. We make custom clear retainers from your final scan and set a wear schedule that tapers from full-time down to nights, then check retention at your routine exams.
Start Your Clear Aligner Consult
Book a consultation at our Milpitas office and Dr. Gaganjot Khera will scan your teeth, show you the projected result, and give you an exact fee — before you commit to anything.
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