Invisalign services offered in Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY
Crooked teeth can diminish your self-esteem and change your bite. At Dumbo Dentique, in the Dumbo neighborhood of brooklyn, new york, the expert dentists can straighten your smile without the prominence and discomfort braces. Invisalign® offers a stress-free opportunity to straighten your smile. Call the Dumbo Dentique office or schedule an appointment online today to learn more about invisalign clear aligners.
What is Invisalign?
Invisalign is a system of clear aligners that corrects orthodontic concerns, like crooked teeth and malocclusions (bite problems). Clear aligners function just like braces. Invisalign’s patented SmartTrack™ technology conforms to the unique shape of your teeth and applies gradual force to shift each tooth into the correct position.
Unlike braces, Invisalign is clear and removable, so it may fit into your lifestyle more comfortably than fixed orthodontic treatments.
What are the benefits of Invisalign?
Patients of all ages can benefit from the unique advantages that Invisalign offers. Some of the most popular benefits of Invisalign include:
- Transparency: Most people can’t tell when you’re wearing Invisalign because the clear aligners mold to the unique shape of your teeth.
- Comfortable: While the metal brackets of braces can irritate the tissue inside your cheeks, clear aligners are smooth and don’t cause irritation.
- Hygienic: Unlike braces, which have brackets and wires that block part of your teeth, clear aligners are removable. You can remove Invisalign to brush and floss as you usually do.
- Removable: Invisalign allows you to eat your favorite foods without interference from brackets and wires. You can also remove your clear aligners for special events.
What can I expect from Invisalign treatment?
The dental providers at Dumbo Dentique use a digital process to create your Invisalign treatment plan. Your dentist uses the iTero® intraoral scanner to create highly accurate impressions without messy, goopy molds. They upload your scans into Invisalign’s proprietary software to design your plan. Next, Dumbo Dentique sends your plan to the Invisalign lab, which creates your custom-made aligners.
Once you receive your first set, your dentist gives you special instructions. Most plans include a new set of aligners every two to three weeks. You must wear your aligners for at least 22 hours a day, and make sure you remove them when you eat and drink anything but water.
How do I care for Invisalign clear aligners?
In order to protect Invisalign from damage, always have your holding case on hand. You can reduce your risk of plaque and bacteria by brushing and flossing after each meal. It’s also important to rinse your aligners before putting them back in your mouth.
To find out if Invisalign clear aligners are right for you, call the Dumbo Dentique office or schedule an appointment online today.