Lai Orthodontics

Lai Orthodontics is an orthodontist in Albany, California. Dr. Lai treats children, teens, and adults with braces, Invisalign clear aligners, Teen Invisalign, palatal expanders, and professional teeth whitening. The practice offers Phase 1 and Phase 2 treatment, including palatal expansion for young children to widen the upper jaw, create space, and support healthy jaw growth, and recommends that most children see an orthodontist by age seven. Dr. Lai is an Invisalign Preferred Provider and personalizes each treatment plan, using digital X-rays, 3D scans, and the iTero scanner. Patients can begin with an in-person or virtual consultation, and the practice accepts PPO insurance and offers flexible 0% interest financing. Lai Orthodontics holds a rating of 4.90 from the customers who have reviewed it.

Dr. Lai underwent orthodontic treatment as a child to correct crooked teeth, which shaped her approach to care. The practice offers braces for mild, moderate, or complex misalignment, including cases patients have been told are too complex elsewhere, along with retainers to maintain results after treatment. Invisalign treatment typically takes 12 to 18 months, and the clear aligners are removable for eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing. Teen Invisalign gives adolescents a discreet alternative to metal braces without food restrictions. For younger patients, the palatal expander widens a narrow upper jaw and can improve breathing, and early treatment can reduce the need for surgery or more complex care later. Whitening uses the GLO Science Professional Teeth Whitening Kit, combining an in-office session with a take-home touch-up kit.

The office is at 916 San Pablo Ave, Unit B, on San Pablo Avenue near its junction with Solano Avenue. The Albany YMCA is about a tenth of a mile away, and the Albany Fire Station and Albany Police Department are each roughly two-tenths of a mile from the practice.

Lai Orthodontics is known for a positive rating from the customers who have reviewed it, reflecting the experience families in Albany have had with the practice.

For Albany families weighing braces against clear aligners, Lai Orthodontics offers both under one roof, with treatment plans built around each patient's goals and budget.