Patient FormsInvisalign – New York, NY
A Clear Alternative to Traditional Braces
If you’ve been longing for a straighter smile but don’t want to deal with the hassle of having metal brackets on your teeth, our team at FSU Dental Arts can help. Invisalign is a clear alternative to traditional braces and is customized to fit over your teeth to gently reposition them over a designated period. This solution has gained popularity because it is less visually obtrusive than standard braces. Plus, cleaning your teeth is a breeze because you can simply remove the plastic aligners to brush and floss then reinsert them when you’re done. If you’d like to know more or have additional questions, you’re welcome to contact our team today for information!
Why Choose FS Dental Arts For Invisalign?
- Flexible Financing Available
- Happy to Treat Children & Adults Alike
- Digital Imaging for Beautiful & Accurate Results
How Invisalign Works
Invisalign relies on clear plastic aligner trays rather than metal brackets, wires, and bands to fix misaligned teeth. These aligners use targeted pressure to gently guide teeth into healthier positions. Your treatment plan is tailored to your individual needs and takes into account the current position of your teeth as well as your bite alignment and key pressure points. You’ll wear these aligners for 22 hours every day and will receive a new set of aligners every two weeks or so to account for the recent movement and continue forward progress. It usually takes around 12-18 months to complete treatment, as opposed to several years with traditional braces.
Who Can Invisalign Help?
If you're considering Invisalign to enhance your smile, you're on the right track. It is a popular and effective treatment, but before we can determine whether it’s right for you, you must consult with our expert, Dr. Sanchez. She will examine your mouth and provide a professional recommendation based on your unique situation. Read on to discover some common issues that Invisalign can effectively address. Feel free to contact us for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Crowded Teeth
Young adults aren’t the only ones who suffer from overcrowded teeth. As you age, they tend to shift due to the ongoing tension exerted whenever you bite and chew. When they’re pressed closely together, it’s harder to reach all their surfaces to thoroughly brush and floss them. You’re unfortunately more vulnerable to tooth decay and gum disease as a result.
Invisalign can shift your teeth to their ideal placements to simultaneously enhance both your appearance and your oral health.
Gaps Between Teeth
Gaps in your grin can leave you feeling self-conscious, whether due to natural bone development, teeth that are too small, or having a larger jawbone. They’re also more likely to cause food to become trapped between your pearly whites. This can irritate your gums and attract germs that cause plaque buildup and lead to dental issues. You could have gum disease or bad breath as a result.
Fortunately, clear aligners can gently close the spaces for an evenly balanced smile that’s less likely to capture any leftovers.
Overbite
An overbite is a condition in which the top arch of teeth sticks out too far from the lower set. This can cause challenges enunciating certain sounds, unevenly worn enamel, and jaw pain or tension. You might even develop a stiff or locked jaw.
Dr. Sanchez can use Invisalign to adjust your bite, which can resolve these issues and improve your dental condition.
Underbite
People with an underbite have bottom teeth that either match the top set or extend past them when they close their mouths. This can occur in children who have a habit of sucking on their thumb or pacifier but can also result from genetics or an injury. This can increase the risk of sleep apnea because it can restrict your airway when lying down at night.
Using rubber bands and other attachments in conjunction with your Invisalign, Dr. Sanchez can gradually pull your lower arch back into its rightful place.
Crossbite
If your upper teeth fit inside your lower ones when you close your mouth, then you might have a crossbite. It can be caused by genetics, premature loss of baby teeth, or poor oral hygiene habits. If left unaddressed, it can lead to an enhanced risk of tooth decay, gum disease, headaches, and jaw pain, in addition to denting your self-confidence.
Invisalign, combined with elastics and other accessories, can often remedy this problem.
Open Bite
This condition happens when your bottom front teeth don’t touch or overlap in any way when you shut your jaw. It’s usually a product of poor bone development or prolonged thumb sucking. It can cause challenges when speaking, as well as excessively wearing down the enamel on your back teeth, which increases the likelihood of cavities.
By bringing your top and bottom teeth together, Invisalign can reduce the risk of potentially uneven wear and tear.
The Benefits of Invisalign
Invisalign has helped millions of people achieve perfectly even grins and continues to gain popularity due to the many advantages it provides, including:
- Visual appeal. The clear aligner trays are much less noticeable than glinting metal brackets.
- Shortened treatment time. Braces often take a few years to straighten your smile, but Invisalign takes about 12-18 months.
- Convenience. It’s simple to remove your aligners to clean them as well as your pearly whites.
- No dietary restrictions. Unlike with traditional braces, you don’t have to steer clear of certain foods because you’ll take Invisalign out for meals.
Understanding the Cost of Invisalign
There’s a common assumption that Invisalign is the same price for everyone. That’s not the case! Several factors are considered when calculating the cost for your Invisalign treatment, and everyone’s circumstances are unique. The good news is that we can provide you with an estimate of the cost at your consultation, and we can review the financial options available so there isn’t any stress on your wallet. Until then, you can read on to learn more on the topic of price!
Factors That Affect the Cost of Invisalign
At your consultation, our team will examine your current dental condition, chat with you about your goals, and closely review your medical history. With this information, we can determine:
- The complexity of your case
- If any restorative treatments are needed
- How many clear aligners need to be made
- If single-arch treatment is possible
- If rubber bands and other orthodontic accessories are necessary
- The type of retainer needed
Are Mail-In Aligners Cheaper Than Invisalign?
Mail-in aligners are usually cheaper than Invisalign. Before you let that make up your mind, it’s important to ask an important question: Why? The answer is that alternatives like these bypass the initial consultation, they rely on DIY impressions, they usually aren’t supervised by licensed dental professionals, and there often isn’t anywhere to turn if something goes wrong. So, even if Invisalign requires a higher upfront investment, it’s well worth it.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Invisalign?
Many dental patients have 100% of preventive care covered and between 50% and 80% of restorative treatments covered. However, it’s worth taking a look at your plan to see if you have any other benefits, like a once-in-a-lifetime orthodontic benefit. This might include Invisalign, so it’s worth reading through the fine print and calling your provider with any questions you have. You’re more than welcome to ask us for help too since we are in-network with several major dental insurance companies.
Options for Making Invisalign Affordable
Don’t have dental insurance at the moment? Good news: our team at FS Dental Arts also welcomes CareCredit! As a result, you can space out your payments into smaller, more manageable monthly chunks instead of paying for the entire cost at once. If you want to learn more details, you’re welcome to reach out to us with any questions you have – we’re here to help ensure that your budget doesn’t keep you from having the perfectly straight smile that you deserve!