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We use the latest technology, including AI treatment plans, to achieve outstanding results.
We build a solid, caring relationship with our patients and their families to achieve healthy and beautiful smiles.
We have flexible payment plans to make orthodontic treatments affordable for patients.
At Image Orthodontics San Francisco Pacific Heights, Dr. Yan Kalika and Dr. Kate Lovell lead a team dedicated to excellence in patient care, combining advanced orthodontic techniques with state-of-the-art technology and truly personalized service.
Dr. Yan Kalika, D.M.D., MS, is a board-certified specialist in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, and an Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF’s Division of Orthodontics. He is an active member of leading professional organizations, including the ADA, CDA, AAO, PCSO, and the San Francisco Dental Society.
Dr. Kalika graduated with honors and Phi Beta Kappa from UC Berkeley in chemistry, earned his dental degree from Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and completed a fellowship in dental health policy in Washington, D.C. At Harvard, he served as president of the American Student Dental Association, taught at both Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Harvard School of Public Health, and received multiple academic and research honors.
He completed his orthodontic specialty training at UCSF, where he also earned a master’s degree in oral biology. In addition to private practice, Dr. Kalika has co-founded and advised several healthcare and dental technology companies, including Diagnocat, Therozone, Breathometer, Rhinogram, and Revere Partners.
Known as a leading orthodontist in San Francisco, Dr. Kalika has treated more Invisalign patients than any other orthodontist in San Francisco and the Bay Area, and previously served as a consultant to Align Technology. He is also an international chess master, bringing precision, strategy, and efficiency to orthodontic treatment.
When you visit our Pacific Heights office, you’re tapping into top-tier orthodontic expertise right in your neighborhood. Read on to learn more about the dental treatments offered at Pacific Heights, including clear aligners, orthodontic braces, and other advanced treatment options.
Our San Francisco Pacific Heights SmileStruck® Smile Touch Up is ideal for mild alignment issues and offers a simple, efficient way to enhance your results.
SureSmile aligners are a series of clear plastic trays custom-fitted to your teeth. Each set of aligners gradually shifts your teeth into their ideal position.
At Pacific Heights, we provide a variety of braces options, including traditional metal, clear, self-ligating braces and same day braces to suit your unique needs.
You have options for braces in San Francisco Pacific Heights. Traditional metal braces are the most common and are more comfortable today than ever before. Made of high-grade stainless steel, metal braces straighten your teeth using brackets and archwires.
Explore additional treatments available at our Pacific Heights practice to support your comfort, sleep, and long-term oral health.
Our San Francisco Pacific Heights orthodontists are trained in early diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea in children to prevent complications that can affect their growth. We can use SomnoDent oral appliances to treat sleep apnea without a CPAP machine.
You can choose between full payment and monthly installments. Plus, all office visit fees for retainer replacements are waived. Enrolling helps protect your orthodontic investment and keeps your smile perfectly aligned.
Our San Francisco Pacific Heights orthodontists are trained in early diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea in children to prevent complications that can affect their growth. We can use SomnoDent oral appliances to treat sleep apnea without a CPAP machine.
We treat jaw pain, provide night guards to protect your teeth at night and perform orthodontic intervention, including balancing the surface of your teeth to correct your bite. We want to help you feel better.
Image Orthodontics is a Top 1% Diamond provider, offering top-tier orthodontic care in Pacific Heights, San Francisco, just steps from Sacramento Street, California Street, and Laurel Heights. We focus on personalized treatment plans and exceptional patient experience for local families and professionals.
Your initial visit sets the stage for your smile transformation. When you arrive at our Pacific Heights office, our friendly team will greet you.
We’ll review your dental and medical history. And will also take digital images or X-rays as needed and discuss your smile goals.
We work with most major dental insurance providers, including Delta Dental, Cigna, Guardian, and MetLife, to name a few. To see a full list of plans we accept, visit our insurance page or give our office a call. We also recommend confirming your specific orthodontic benefits.
Languages spoken: English, Russian, and Ukrainian.
