When parents in Los Altos start searching for an orthodontist, they’re rarely looking for the closest option or the lowest price. They’re looking for someone they can trust with a treatment that will last years and shape how their child looks and feels about themselves. That’s a different kind of decision.
Here’s what consistently comes up when families describe what they were looking for — and what they found.
Clinical Experience That Goes Beyond the Basics
There’s a meaningful difference between a provider who offers Invisalign and one who has spent 25 years refining how to use it. Dr. David Boschken is a Diamond Plus Invisalign Provider — a designation that reflects active case volume at the highest national tier, renewed annually. He also presents at Invisalign Summits internationally, which means he’s not just practicing at the top level but contributing to how other orthodontists learn.
That depth of experience matters most in cases that look straightforward but aren’t. Knowing when Invisalign is the right tool and when it isn’t — and planning accordingly — is a skill that accumulates over thousands of cases, not dozens.
Technology That Makes a Difference in Practice
The iTero Lumina scanner eliminates traditional impressions entirely. No goopy material, no gag reflex, no wait for physical models. A precise 3D scan is captured in minutes and used for treatment planning, progress monitoring, and aligner fabrication. Patients can see their own teeth on screen from the first visit.
For families who choose braces, LightForce brackets are 3D-printed specifically for each individual tooth — not a standard bracket adapted to fit, but one designed from the ground up for that patient’s anatomy. It’s a level of customization that traditional braces simply don’t offer.
A Practice That Treats the Whole Family
Boschken Orthodontics serves patients at every stage — from early evaluations at age 7 through Phase 1 treatment, full treatment for teens, and Invisalign for adults who’ve been thinking about their smile for years. Many families have multiple members in treatment at the same time.
Both locations — Los Altos and San Jose — offer complimentary consultations. If you’re ready to find out what treatment would look like for your child or for yourself, that’s the easiest starting point.
