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Brooklyn, NY 11222
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Invisalign – Brooklyn, NY
Address Orthodontic Issues Without Metal
It’s never too late to address bite problems, misalignment, crowding, and gaps between your teeth. Each of these orthodontic issues can not only impact the overall look of your smile, but also your health, making brushing and flossing more difficult by creating nooks and crannies for bacteria and debris to hide in. At Brooklyn City Dental, we offer discreet, removable Invisalign clear aligners that apply a strategic amount of pressure to gently shift your teeth into their ideal position. Schedule a consultation today to learn more about Invisalign in Brooklyn!
Why Choose Brooklyn City Dental for Invisalign?
- Certified Invisalign Provider
- Additional Dental Financing Available
- Multilingual Dental Team & Open Sundays
How Does Invisalign Work?
Invisalign is a type of invisible braces. The Invisalign system is a convenient and versatile way to straighten teeth without the bothersome hardware of braces. Using clear plastic aligner trays made of a flexible material, Invisalign offers adults and teenagers a discreet option for orthodontic treatment.
First, your provider at Brooklyn City Dental takes precise measurements of your mouth with 3D digital impressions. They run that information through specialized computer software to create a virtual treatment plan just for you.
Then, you receive a series of transparent, customized aligner trays. The trays gently and gradually shift your teeth as you wear them for 20-22 hours a day. You move on to a new tray approximately every two weeks!
Benefits of Invisalign
Before Invisalign, there was one path to a straight smile: traditional braces. Although this continues to be an effective orthodontic treatment, many patients choose clear aligners because of the noteworthy advantages that they come with, including:
Virtually Undetectable Aligners
Of course, one of the biggest advantages of Invisalign is that the aligners are crafted from see-through plastic. As a result, they are basically invisible when worn. In fact, even the people closest to you likely won’t notice them unless they know what to look for! So, you won’t have to wait until the end of your orthodontic treatment to smile confidently.
Increased Comfort
Another considerable benefit of Invisalign: the aligners are metal-free. Without any sharp edges, protruding brackets, or irritating wires, the road to a straighter smile is pretty comfortable. Even the soreness that surfaces from time to time as your teeth move into their ideal positions can easily be alleviated with cold compresses, saltwater rinses, and OTC pain medication!
Hassle-Free Dental Care
With traditional braces, patients usually need interproximal toothbrushes, pre-threaded floss, and other special oral hygiene tools to properly clean their smiles. That’s not necessary with Invisalign because the aligners are removable. That means that you don’t have to worry about anything getting stuck in your braces, and maintaining a healthy, happy smile is considerably easier.
Freedom to Eat Your Favorite Foods
Another difference between traditional braces and Invisalign is that Invisalign doesn’t come with any dietary restrictions. So, you can enjoy all of your favorite foods throughout your orthodontic treatment! Just make sure that you remove your aligners before eating or drinking anything other than water and that you store them in their designated case instead of wrapping them in a napkin or leaving them on your plate.
Shorter Average Treatment Timeline
Typically, it takes 2-3 years to achieve the desired results with traditional braces. If you don’t have that long to wait, we have good news: the average treatment timeline with Invisalign is only 12-18 months. At your consultation, we can give you a better estimate. We’ll also share what to do (and what you should avoid) to stay on track with your treatment plan.
No Monthly Adjustment Appointments
Whether you’re a busy parent or you have a demanding job, you may not be able to commit to monthly adjustment appointments. If that’s the case, don’t worry – the progress visits with our cosmetic dentists are usually every 6-8 weeks with Invisalign. Plus, if your teeth are moving as anticipated, then there’s a good chance that you’ll only be at our office for 30 minutes or so.