Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Orthodontic Partner in San Francisco
Bella Smile is a premier orthodontic practice dedicated to delivering personalized, technology-driven treatments for patients of all ages. With over two decades of experience, we specialize in advanced orthodontic solutions including Invisalign clear aligners, lingual braces, and accelerated treatment methodologies. Our team, led by Dr. Bella Shen Garnetta board-certified orthodontist and Stanford/Harvard graduatecombines clinical excellence with a commitment to patient comfort. We prioritize individualized care, utilizing digital imaging and custom treatment planning to address both simple and complex cases. Our practice emphasizes early intervention for children, Invisalign Teen options, and surgical orthodontics, ensuring comprehensive care for every stage of life. Recognized as the Bay Area's most experienced Invisalign provider, we maintain affiliations with leading industry innovators like Align Technology and Propel Orthodontics.Our focus on community service, evidenced by initiatives like Project Bridge, underscores our dedication to both dental health and social responsibility. Through continuous research participation and national lecturing engagements, we remain at the forefront of orthodontic advancements. Every patient receives a complimentary consultation to explore tailored treatment paths toward optimal oral health and confidence. Our team's accolades, including the Invisalign Case Shoot-Out Winner title and Top 1% provider status in North America, reflect our unwavering pursuit of excellence in smile transformation.
Services
Invisalign Treatment
Phase One Orthodontics
Surgical Orthodontics
Early Evaluation
Invisalign Teen
Clear Aligners
Lingual Braces
Accelerated Treatment
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We are the top Invisalign provider in San Francisco/Marin with Diamond Plus status
- Our lead orthodontist is board-certified and a Harvard-trained specialist
- We offer accelerated treatment options with proven clinical results
- Our team includes Associate Professors and clinical advisors for major orthodontic technologies
- We provide comprehensive care from early childhood evaluations to surgical orthodontics
Associations and certifications
- Invisalign Certified Provider
- American Board of Orthodontics
- Angle Society
What people say
Dr. Bella is awesome
Top notch practice
Highly recommended
Perfect teeth results
Incredible staff
Services
Invisalign Treatment
Invisalign treatment uses custom-made, removable aligners to straighten teeth discreetly. This method offers comfort and flexibility, allowing patients to maintain normal eating and oral hygiene routines. The technology provides predictable results through sequential aligner changes every two weeks.
Phase One Orthodontics
Phase One treatment addresses jaw growth and bite issues in children aged 7-8. It creates proper space for permanent teeth and can prevent future extractions. This early intervention focuses on correcting crossbites, underbites, and dental arch development.
Surgical Orthodontics
Surgical orthodontics corrects severe jaw misalignments that traditional braces cannot fix. This treatment combines orthodontic braces with jaw surgery to improve both function and facial aesthetics. It addresses breathing issues, speech impediments, and severe malocclusions.
Invisalign Teen
Invisalign Teen offers removable clear aligners specifically designed for adolescents. This solution accommodates active lifestyles while correcting teeth alignment. Special features include eruption tabs for growing teeth and compliance indicators to track wear time.
Early Orthodontic Evaluation
Early evaluation at age seven identifies potential orthodontic issues before they become severe. This preventive approach monitors dental development and intervenes when necessary. It addresses thumb-sucking, mouth breathing, and early/late tooth loss concerns.
People
Dr. Bella Shen Garnett
Orthodontist
Dr. Bella Shen Garnett is a board-certified orthodontist and Angle Society member with over 20 years of experience. A Stanford and Harvard graduate, she is the top Invisalign provider in San Francisco and a Top 1% provider in North America. She lectures nationally and internationally on orthodontic advancements.
Dr. Kimberly Mahood
Orthodontist
Dr. Kimberly Mahood specializes in Invisalign treatments and complex orthodontic cases. She works closely with patients to develop personalized treatment plans and has extensive experience with accelerated orthodontic techniques.
Questions
At what age should my child first see an orthodontist?
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends children see an orthodontist by age seven for early evaluation of dental development.
What are the benefits of early orthodontic treatment?
Early treatment can correct jaw growth issues, create space for permanent teeth, improve airways, and reduce the need for extractions or surgery later in life.
How does Invisalign treatment work for adults?
Invisalign uses custom clear aligners that gradually move teeth through sequential replacements every two weeks, with treatment typically lasting 9-15 months.
Can Invisalign be used for complex cases?
Yes, Invisalign can treat complex cases including severe misalignments and can be combined with surgical orthodontics for optimal results.
What is the difference between Phase One and Phase Two treatment?
Phase One (ages 7-8) addresses jaw development and bite issues, while Phase Two (ages 11+) focuses on final tooth positioning after all permanent teeth have erupted.
How do I know if I need surgical orthodontics?
Dr. Garnett or Dr. Mahood can determine if surgical orthodontics is needed during your consultation based on jaw alignment and bite issues that cannot be corrected with braces alone.
