Invisalign Clear Aligners Amityville
The Discreet & Convenient Alternative to Traditional Braces
Invisalign treatment in Amityville has been a top orthodontic method for patients of all ages. With this modern smile-straightening method, adults can discreetly address dental crowding, gaps, and bite misalignment, all without alerting their coworkers and friends that they’re undergoing treatment. When it comes to teens, Invisalign clear aligners allow them to maintain their individual expression, helping them socialize with ease and build confidence. If you believe that you or your loved one can benefit from Invisalign treatment, we invite you to schedule a consultation with Dr. Justyna today!
Why Choose Amityville Orthodontics for Invisalign Clear Aligners?
- An Experienced, Board-Certified Orthodontist
- Our Team Speaks Spanish & Polish
- We Welcome & Maximize Dental Insurance
How Invisalign Works
The Invisalign process, like any orthodontic treatment, takes awhile to complete, but at the end of it, you’ll be able to enjoy an aligned and balanced smile. The first step of every treatment is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Justyna. During this appointment, our team will speak with you about your smile goals and conduct a thorough oral examination to determine whether orthodontic treatment is necessary for you. If so, we’ll continue to the treatment planning part of the process.
Using our iTero digital imaging and impression system, we’ll capture a virtual impression of your teeth and build a lifelike 3D computer model of your smile to show you what it will look like once your treatment is complete. This takes all of the guessing out of the process, as you’ll be able to see what the results will look like before you even begin!
Once you consent to moving forward with Invisalign treatment, we’ll start you off with your first sets of trays. Every six to eight weeks, you’ll come back to our office for quick check-ins to make sure your teeth are moving as expected, and we’ll provide you with the next series of aligners in your treatment. Once your final alignment goals have been reached, our team will craft a retainer for you to help prevent your teeth from drifting back into their original positions.
Benefits of Invisalign
Invisalign offers a fantastic alternative to traditional braces, providing a range of benefits that can improve both your dental health and quality of life. From their discreet design to enhanced comfort, Invisalign aligners make the teeth-straightening process smoother and more appealing for patients of all ages! At Amityville Orthodontics, we’re proud to offer Invisalign as a choice for orthodontic care. If you’re curious about how these clear aligners can help you, read more below.
Enhanced Comfort
Invisalign aligners are custom-made from smooth, dental-grade plastic to fit your teeth comfortably. Unlike metal braces, there are no sharp brackets or wires that can irritate your gums and cheeks. Plus, since they’re removable, you can take them out for meals or special occasions, making them a much more comfortable orthodontic experience.
Simplified Dental Hygiene
Another great perk about removable aligners is ease of oral care. Invisalign allows you to keep your regular brushing and flossing routine without any obstacles like special tools or techniques. This is a significant advantage over traditional braces, which can make it difficult to clean around wires and brackets. With these clear aligners, you can keep your teeth and gums healthy throughout your treatment without breaking a sweat.
Nearly Invisible
One of the major benefits of Invisalign is its near invisibility. The clear aligners are designed to disappear when they’re placed over your teeth. This makes them an excellent option for adults and teens who want to straighten their smile without the noticeable appearance of traditional braces. Invisalign allows you to improve your smile while maintaining your confidence wherever you go!
Quick Follow-Ups
If you’re a person who is constantly on-the-go, there’s great news! Invisalign generally requires fewer follow-up visits compared to traditional braces. This means you’ll only check in with our team every 4-6 weeks to receive your next set of aligners and monitor progress. These appointments are generally brief, causing minimal disruption to your schedule while keeping your treatment on track.
Unintrusive Orthodontics
Invisalign offers a non-invasive way to straighten your teeth. The aligners are removable and don’t involve any tightening or adjustments like metal braces. This makes it a gentler option for many patients, with fewer chances of discomfort or dental complications over time. Invisalign is truly a treatment that can be adapted to your lifestyle, not an obstacle to be worked around.
Boosted Self-Confidence
If you’re apprehensive about orthodontics because you want to avoid a hit to your confidence due to metal braces, Invisalign has you covered. These clear aligners are designed to enhance your smile without drawing attention to your treatment. Because they are clear and comfortable, you can go out with friends, go to job interviews, and pose for pictures without fear!
What Is Invisalign Teen?
Invisalign Teen functions identically to regular Invisalign treatment. However, it does offer a couple features to help busy teens remember to diligently wear their aligners, like a small blue tracking dot that fades whenever it’s time to switch to the next series of trays. Invisalign Teen is great for those who have all of their permanent teeth, which includes a large majority of teenagers, and who are determined to be good candidates for the treatment. If you feel your teen would be ecstatic to not have to wear metal brackets and wires, bring them in for a consultation today!
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Who Can Invisalign Help?
Invisalign can be a suitable solution for children, teenagers, and adults who are living with crowded or gapped teeth or one of the many different types of misaligned bites. During an initial consultation with our team at Amityville Orthodontics, Dr. Balicka will evaluate your need for treatment and see if Invisalign is enough to address your orthodontic problems and generate the kind of healthy and functional results required.
Crowded Teeth
Crowded teeth can form early on but can worsen over time. Teeth will shift, resulting in an increased risk of cavities, gum disease, and jaw pain. Without treatment, your oral health can decline because of how hard it is to brush and floss. Invisalign, though, can move teeth so that they sit next to each other with just enough space to make oral hygiene habits more effective.
Gaps Between Teeth
Gapped teeth can trap bacteria and food particles, causing bacteria, plaque, and tartar to accumulate. This can lead to cavities and gum disease. Although these spaces may form because of non-nutritive habits practiced as a child or bone development, Invisalign can bring teeth together to close unnecessary spaces and improve oral health and aesthetics.
Overbite
When the upper row of teeth sits out too far over the bottom row of teeth, it is called an overbite. This can cause jaw pain and dental wear and tear as well as speech issues if left untreated. But Invisalign aligners can shift the jaws so that teeth properly align, minimizing the gap between the upper and lower arches.
Underbite
An underbite consists of the lower row of teeth sitting out just past the upper row of teeth when a person closes their mouth. Genetics, facial trauma, or childhood habits (i.e., thumb-sucking) can be to blame and result in sleep breathing problems as well as difficulty chewing and speaking. With Invisalign, we can incorporate rubber bands or other attachments to adjust your bite and pull the lower arch back into the proper position.
Crossbite
A crossbite is when the bottom teeth sit out slightly in front of the upper teeth. Unhealthy oral habits, genetics, and early loss of baby teeth can cause a crossbite to form. Without Invisalign, you may be prone to bruxism, jaw pain, tooth decay, or gum disease, but if clear aligners are used, they can shift teeth backward. Should the underlying problem be an issue of jaw development, elastics or other accessories can be incorporated to move the jaw into its correct place.
Open Bite
When a person’s upper and lower front teeth do not touch or overlap when closing their mouth, this is known as an open bite. It is usually the result of poor bone development or prolonged thumb-sucking as a child. The use of Invisalign, though, can address problematic speech and excessive enamel wear by bringing these teeth together and correcting your bite pattern.
Invisalign First for Little Smiles
Invisalign also offers a special Phase 1 treatment for children between six and 10 years old who have a mix of baby and permanent teeth. If your child exhibits early signs of jaw or dental misalignment, Invisalign First intervenes during the development period of their growth, helping improve the alignment of their jaw and arches. By addressing these problems early on, it can drastically reduce the amount of orthodontic intervention they need as teens. Plus, by using Invisalign trays instead of metal brackets and wires, they’re able to have a more comfortable experience that has less of an impact on their day-to-day life.
Invisalign Touch-Up Can Help with Quick Adjustments
Have you received orthodontic treatment in the past and the results just didn’t stick? Invisalign Touch-Up is a convenient, minimally-intrusive way to restore your aligned smile without having to spend a year or more with braces again. Within about six months of wearing specially crafted Invisalign trays, you can correct minor issues without having to undergo a full treatment plan again. Additionally, because your orthodontic treatment will use removable trays, you’ll be able to eat all of the foods you want to as well as easily brush and floss your teeth, keeping the process from having a big impact on your daily life.
Understanding the Cost of Invisalign
By now, Invisalign is probably starting to sound like a great option for straightening your teeth. But how do all the benefits stack up against the costs?
When you schedule a consultation with Dr. Justyna, we’ll be able to go over your expected expenses in more detail. Until your consultation, you can read up on the information we’ve put together below. It should give you a pretty good idea of what you’ll need to think about, but if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team for clarification.
Factors that Affect the Cost of Invisalign
During your consultation, we’ll conduct a thorough investigation of your teeth. This will clue us in to what type of work will need to be done to reach your smile goals – and therefore, your treatment price-point. Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Whether one or both arches need to be straightened
- The severity of your teeth’s crookedness
- How long it might take to shift your alignment
Note that how well you follow Dr. Justyna’s instructions will dictate the length and effectiveness of Invisalign. Do what she says, and your final costs are more likely to match the initial estimate!
Invisalign VS Mail-In Aligners: Which Costs More?
Up-front, a professional orthodontic treatment like Invisalign is likely going to cost more than mail-in aligners or similar “do it yourself” kits. We understand the appeal of these low-cost, convenient solutions, but there are a few things you should keep in mind:
- Mail-in services are not overseen by a licensed medical professional.
- The FDA classifies clear aligners as a Class II medical device, which require a professional prescription from a qualified professional to be considered safe.
- If complications do occur with your mail-in aligners, you’ll likely need the services of a professional to correct them.
We urge caution when considering a mail-in or DIY service. In the long run, straightening your teeth with a licensed and trusted orthodontist like Dr. Justyna could be less expensive.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Invisalign?
Most dental insurance plans do cover at least part of the cost of orthodontic treatments like Invisalign. Every policy, however, is different. We recommend double-checking your plan to make sure you have coverage. If you need help understanding your dental insurance, we can review the details with you and make sure you get the most out of your benefits!
Options for Making Invisalign Affordable
In addition to accepting a variety of PPO dental insurance plans, we also offer several financing options directly in-house.
- Our interest-free option doesn’t require credit checks and allows you to break your costs down to smaller monthly payments.
- If you would rather pay in full, we’ll provide you with a 5% discount.
- Invisalign treatments that are accepted on a same-day basis are eligible for our $250 discount.
As always, please contact our team if you’re interested in any of these offers!
Invisalign FAQs
Why Do I Need to Wear My Invisalign Aligners for 20+ Hours a Day?
In short, wearing your aligners for 20+ hours a day is important because that’s an essential part of your treatment plan; if you don’t wear your trays, your teeth won’t move. If you’re having difficulty meeting your wear time, then try creating a schedule for yourself with the help of the stopwatch on your phone. Tweak it as needed until it’s easy for you to wear your aligners for the recommended amount of time each day.
How Long Does Invisalign Take?
The average Invisalign treatment plan is 12-18 months. However, some patients have a significantly shorter or significantly longer journey to a straight smile. After all, there are a wide range of factors that play a role, including how well the treatment guidelines are followed. In other words, the best way to stay on-track with your treatment plan and achieve your dream smile as quickly as possible is by making an effort to meet the wear time, prioritize your check-in visits, and take good care of your aligners.
Can I Drink Coffee with Invisalign?
You can, but you have to remove your aligners first. If you don’t, then there’s a chance that your trays will discolor or warp, negatively impacting their look and function. So, take them off first – even if it’s just for a small cup of coffee.
Tip: Drink your coffee alongside your breakfast or lunch! This will allow you to enjoy this caffeinated beverage while also helping you meet the 20+ hour-a-day wear time.
What Should I Do If I Lose an Aligner?
If you lose an aligner, do your best not to panic – this will only make it harder for you to find them. Instead, remain calm and try to pinpoint the last place you know you had them. Then, retrace your steps. It’s important to look in places that may not be obvious at first, like your trash can or the center console of your car. If you’ve looked and looked but haven’t had any success, call our Amityville dental team. Once we take a look at your treatment plan, we can determine how to proceed – whether that’s having you move onto the next set a bit early or asking you to wear your previous set until your replacement aligners arrive.
How Do I Clean My Aligners?
Keeping your aligners clean really comes down to one thing: the habits you adopt. If, for example, you rinse them with clean, cool water when you take them off and clean them each morning and evening without exception, then there’s a good chance that you won’t run into problems with stains and discoloration. If, on the other hand, you adopt some not-so-great habits, like keeping them on while you drink your morning coffee, it won’t be long before they take on a yellow, brown, or grey hue.