New York City/ Manhattan Invisalign Dentist

What is it?

• The aligners…
• snap on your teeth easily.
• are comfortable and practically invisible.
• allow for your growing permanent teeth.
• gently and continuously move your teeth in small increments.
• are worn for about two weeks. Then you swap them for a new pair.
• have a Blue Dot Wear Indicator, designed to show an estimation of wear-time. The dot is designed to fade to clear over a two-week period if you wear (20 to 22 hours everyday) your aligners properly.
• can be removed for eating, brushing, and flossing, or going to a special event.
• are replaceable if lost. That’s right, you get up to six, free, individual replacements!

• Overly crowded teeth
• Widely spaced teeth
• Crossbite
• Overbite
• Underbite

How treatment works

1. Overall, an average treatment takes about a year and is made up of these main steps:
2. You meet with a designated Invisalign Teen provider for a consultation about your treatment.
3. Your provider takes pictures and impressions of your teeth, and maps out a precise visual plan of your tooth move ments, from the beginning to the end of your treatment.
4. Aligners are made to custom-fit your teeth. The number of aligners changes for each person.
5. You wear your aligners about 20 to 22 hours everyday, except to eat, brush, and floss, or go to a special event.
6. About every two weeks, you swap your old aligners for new ones. The aligners will gradually move your teeth into their final prescribed position.

Benefits

Designed to custom-fit your teeth and go with your lifestyle, Invisalign Teen offers lots of benefits:

• A brand-new smile, of course.
• It’s practically invisible.
• Brush and floss regularly.
• Eat what you want.
• Keep playing the sports you like.
• Play wind instruments.
• Less chance of irritated mouth and gums. In fact, you may get healthier gums.
• No "emergency" visits for broken bands or brackets.

Cost

In most cases, Invisalign Teen costs about the same as traditional and other clear braces. The national average for Invisalign Teen is about $5,000, but treatment costs vary from patient to patient.

Questions to ask your provider

When you’re at your consultation with an Invisalign Teen provider, be sure to ask questions about what you want to know. The following ones are a good starting place.

• What needs to be fixed?
• Will Invisalign Teen work for me?
• How long will my treatment take?
• How many aligner sets will I have to use?
• How do I wear each aligner set?
• How will I take care of my teeth during treatment?
• How often will I come for checkups? How long will they take?

Treatable conditions...

Read more: Invisalign Teen Facts and Information. NYC

The clear alternative to metal braces.

Invisalign uses a series of clear aligners that are custom-molded to fit you. The virtually invisible aligners gradually reposition your teeth into a smile you'll be proud of.

• Remove your aligners to eat, brush and floss
• Change aligners every two weeks
• Your teeth move little by little
• Regular progress checks with your dentist or orthodontist
• Results often in 6 months to 1 year

Straighter Teeth can Lead to:

Healthier Gums

Properly positioned teeth are easier to brush and floss than teeth that are crooked,crowded, or spaced too far apart. Properly aligned teeth can help gums fit tighter around them, which may lead to better periodontal health.

Read more: Why people prefer Invisalign