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Straighten Your Smile Without Metal Braces
Invisalign uses a series of clear, custom-made aligners to gradually shift your teeth into a straighter, more aligned position, without the brackets and wires of traditional braces. For many patients, this means a straighter smile achieved discreetly, without the appearance or lifestyle adjustments often associated with metal orthodontics.
At PM Dental Care, Dr. Sukiasian is Invisalign certified and works closely with each patient to design a treatment plan tailored to their specific bite and smile goals, from mild crowding to more noticeable spacing and alignment concerns. We offer Invisalign to patients throughout Mineola, NY, Garden City, New Hyde Park, East Williston and Roslyn Heights.
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What Is Invisalign?
Invisalign is an orthodontic treatment that uses a series of clear, removable aligners, custom-made to fit your teeth. Each aligner in the series is designed to apply gentle, targeted pressure that gradually moves your teeth toward their ideal position. As you progress through the series, switching to a new aligner every one to two weeks, your teeth shift incrementally until your treatment plan is complete.
Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign aligners are nearly invisible and can be removed for eating, brushing and flossing, allowing you to maintain your normal routine throughout treatment.
Why Patients Choose Invisalign
Invisalign offers several advantages that make it a popular alternative to traditional braces:
- Discreet appearance, with clear aligners that are difficult to notice in everyday conversation
- Removable convenience, allowing you to eat, brush and floss without brackets or wires in the way
- Custom-fit comfort, since each aligner is designed specifically for your teeth
- Fewer office visits, compared to the regular adjustments required with traditional braces
- Effective results, addressing a wide range of alignment concerns from mild to moderate complexity
Common Bite and Alignment Issues Invisalign Can Correct
Crowding
When there is insufficient space in the arch for all of the teeth to sit properly, they overlap, rotate and push against each other. Invisalign creates space and gradually guides crowded teeth into their correct positions over the course of treatment.
Spacing and Gaps
Gaps between teeth, whether a single prominent space or several smaller gaps distributed across the arch, can be closed effectively with Invisalign by gradually moving the adjacent teeth toward each other.
Overbite
An overbite occurs when the upper front teeth overlap the lower front teeth vertically to an excessive degree. Mild to moderate overbites can be corrected with Invisalign through planned movements that bring the bite into a healthier relationship.
Underbite
An underbite is present when the lower teeth sit in front of the upper teeth when the mouth closes. Invisalign can address mild to moderate underbites, depending on the underlying cause and the degree of discrepancy.
Crossbite
A crossbite occurs when some upper teeth sit inside the lower teeth rather than outside them when biting. Left uncorrected, crossbites can cause uneven wear, gum recession and bone loss in the affected areas.
Open Bite
An open bite is a condition where the upper and lower front teeth do not make contact when the back teeth are closed together. Invisalign can correct open bites by guiding the front teeth into proper contact with each other.
How Invisalign Works, Step by Step
Invisalign treatment follows a structured, predictable process from start to finish:
1
Initial Consultation
Our doctor evaluates your teeth, bite and smile goals to determine whether Invisalign is the right treatment for you.
2
Digital Scans and Treatment Planning
Detailed digital scans or impressions of your teeth are taken and used to design a customized series of aligners, mapping out each stage of movement.
3
Receiving Your Custom Aligners
Your series of clear, custom-made aligners is created based on your treatment plan, with each one representing a small shift toward your final result.
4
Wearing Each Aligner
Each aligner is worn for 20 to 22 hours a day, removed only for eating, brushing and flossing, before switching to the next aligner in the series every one to two weeks.
5
Progress Check—Ins
Periodic visits allow our doctor to monitor your progress and confirm your teeth are moving according to plan, making adjustments to your treatment if needed.
6
Completing Treatment
Once you have worn your final aligner, your teeth will have reached their planned position, completing your Invisalign treatment.
7
Wearing a Retainer
A retainer is typically recommended after treatment to help maintain your new, straighter smile long term.
What to Expect Throughout Your Treatment
Many patients find Invisalign fits easily into their daily routine. Because the aligners are removable, you can continue eating your favorite foods and maintaining your normal oral hygiene habits without the restrictions often associated with traditional braces. Some mild discomfort or pressure is normal for the first day or two after switching to a new aligner, a sign that your teeth are shifting as planned.
Once treatment is complete, wearing a retainer as recommended is an important step in maintaining your results and preventing your teeth from gradually shifting back over time.
Is Invisalign Right for You?
Invisalign may be a good option if you are dealing with:
- Mildly to moderately crowded or crooked teeth
- Gaps or spacing between teeth
- A mild overbite, underbite or crossbite
- A desire to straighten your smile without visible metal brackets or wires
- Enough discipline to wear your aligners consistently, since results depend on wearing them as directed
More complex bite issues may still benefit from Invisalign, but could require a longer treatment timeline or, in some cases, may be better suited to traditional braces. A consultation with our team will determine which approach best fits your specific needs.
Start Your Journey to a Straighter Smile
Invisalign offers a discreet, convenient way to achieve a straighter smile without traditional braces. Schedule your consultation with our team at PM Dental Care in Mineola, NY.
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