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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.
Online booking is available for new patients only. If you’re an existing patient, please call us at 415-960-3440 — we’ll be happy to help you schedule your appointment.
At our Post Street office, Dr. Yan Kalika, Dr. Kate Lovell and Dr. Veronica Lee lead a highly trained team dedicated to delivering precise, personalized orthodontic care — from Invisalign to traditional braces. Combining advanced technology, innovative techniques, and a passion for helping patients achieve their dream smiles, our team is committed to excellence in every step of your treatment journey.
Certified orthodontic specialist with extensive Invisalign experience and UCSF training.
Orthodontist and dentofacial orthopedics specialist creating confident smiles for all ages.
UCSF-trained orthodontist focused on research-driven, patient-centered care.
When you visit our Post Street office, you have access to premier orthodontic care in the heart of downtown San Francisco. Discover our three main treatment categories: clear aligners, braces, and specialized treatments for sleep apnea and jaw pain.
Explore advanced clear aligner treatment at our Post Street office, where discreet, comfortable solutions like Invisalign, SureSmile, and ClearCorrect help you achieve a confident, beautifully aligned smile.
At our Post Street dental office, we offer Invisalign, a nearly invisible solution that gradually shifts your teeth into their optimal position without the wires or brackets of traditional braces.
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.
Discover modern braces at our Post Street office, with metal, clear, self-ligating, and same-day options designed for efficient, precise, and personalized orthodontic care.
Traditional metal braces are available in Post Street. They are the most common type of braces. Made of high-grade stainless steel, they straighten your teeth using brackets and arch wires.
Self-ligating braces are a game-changing innovation revolutionizing how we straighten teeth. They allow for cleaner, faster, more comfortable results.
We offer clear braces, at our Post Street dental office, that use brackets made from transparent ceramic that blend in with your natural tooth color.
Experience specialized sleep apnea and TMJ treatment for jaw pain at our Post Street office, focused on improving your comfort and overall well-being.
Our orthodontists in Post Street are trained in the 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.
Image Orthodontics Post Street is a Top 1% Diamond provider, delivering expert orthodontic care at our Post Street location in downtown San Francisco, just steps from Union Square and Market Street. We pride ourselves on personalized care and outstanding service for professionals, students, and families in the Financial District, Nob Hill, and SoMa.
From the moment you step into our Post Street clinic, our warm, attentive team is here to welcome you. We’ll begin by going over your dental and medical background. Then we will capture any necessary digital scans or X-rays. Finally, we’ll chat about your smile aspirations and outline the next steps in your customized treatment plan.
Getting started is simple! New patients can book an appointment 24/7 using ouronline scheduler at Image Orthodontics. If you’re an existing patient, just give us a call at 415-960-3440 to arrange your next visit.
Yes, we offer emergency orthodontic care at our Post Street location.
If you’re experiencing an urgent issue such as a broken bracket, loose wire, or discomfort from your appliance, please contact our Post Street office. Our team will do their best to schedule a same‑day or next‑day visit to address the problem and relieve any discomfort.
For after‑hours emergencies, you can leave a message, and we’ll reach out as soon as possible on the next business day. If you have severe pain, facial swelling, or a dental injury, please seek immediate medical attention.
Yan Kalika, D.M.D., MS, is a certified specialist in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics and an Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF Orthodontics. He is an active member of the ADA, CDA, AAO, PCSO, and the San Francisco Dental Society.
Dr. Kalika graduated Phi Beta Kappa from UC Berkeley and earned his DMD from Harvard, where he served as ASDA president and received research honors (including the Soma Weiss Scholarship and an International Research Fellowship). He completed his orthodontic residency and MS in Oral Biology at UCSF.
Dr. Kalika has treated more Invisalign patients than any other orthodontist in San Francisco and the Bay Area and has consulted for Align Technology.
An entrepreneur, he has co‑founded or partnered with Diagnocat, Therozone, Breathometer, Rhinogram, and Revere Partners. A chess International Master, he brings strategic, results‑driven care to every case.
Dr. Lee, D.D.S., is an experienced orthodontist and specialist in dentofacial orthopedics, creating confident smiles for patients of all ages.
A Bay Area native, she earned her DDS from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry and completed her orthodontic training at NYU Langone Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. She also holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Driven by a passion for research, Dr. Lee completed a fellowship in craniofacial genetics and has published several studies, including biomarker research funded by Align Technology.
She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and an active member of multiple professional organizations, including the American Association of Orthodontists, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, California Dental Association, California Association of Orthodontics, and the San Francisco County Dental Society.
