Staten Island Invisalign Dentist

Invisalign Dentist Staten Island, NY

Invisalign® treatment is a clear alternative to metal braces for everyone, from kids to adults. If this sounds like something you need, then our office can help! RSN Dental PC of Staten Island can help get your smile back on track without anyone even noticing!

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    How does Invisalign® work?

    When you choose Invisalign, we first take an impression of your teeth. Our team will then provide you with a series of aligners that will slowly shift your smile. The aligners are made of a clear plastic that is virtually invisible and extremely comfortable! Aligners should be worn 22 hours out of the day, every day. You will switch them out every two weeks to the next aligner on your treatment plan as your teeth shift. If you have mild to moderate alignment issues with your teeth, Invisalign might be an excellent option for you! It is a more straightforward, comfortable, and less noticeable way to correct your smile. It’s great for teens and adults who wish to straighten their teeth discreetly.

    Benefits of Invisalign®

      There are many benefits of choosing the Invisalign treatment over its alternative of metal braces. These include:

    • Eating and drinking whatever you want.
    • A virtually invisible appliance.
    • Better oral hygiene.
    • A more comfortable alternative to metal braces that is just as effective.
    • Less time at the dentist.
    • Covered by most insurance policies.

    Invisalign is becoming a popular choice for people who need to straighten their teeth. It’s an ideal way to get the smile you want without the inconvenience of traditional braces.

    How do I care for my aligners?

    We recommend that patients remove their aligner and rinse it with warm water on a daily basis. You may also want to brush them with a soft toothbrush.

    Attachments

    Some patients need to wear attachments or ridges in order to ensure that their teeth move into place perfectly. An attachment is a clear bump that is made of an enamel colored composite and secured to the teeth. Bumps on your aligners will grip them in order to hold the aligner in place. Ridges work in a similar way only an indent is created instead of a raised bump. This can be necessary for more complicated cases to ensure that a particular tooth, or several teeth, move into place like they should.

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    Checkups

    Patients will need to see us for checkups to ensure that teeth are moving like they are supposed to. Fortunately, since the aligners are made at the beginning of the procedure, these appointments are less frequent than if you were wearing metal braces. With traditional braces, a metal bracket is placed on each tooth, and a wire is threaded between them then held in place using rubber bands. The wires need to be adjusted on a regular basis in order to keep teeth moving in the right direction. This requires frequent office visits. For people with busy schedules and a hectic life – this is inconvenient, and any delay in appointment scheduling can prolong the timeframe that braces need to be worn for. As an Invisalign® dentist, we see patients less frequently because the checkups are not to adjust anything, just to make sure that the procedure is working. This is far more convenient for patients throughout the Staten Island area.

    Treatment Time

    For most patients living in the Staten Island NY area, the procedure takes around twelve months. The exact timeframe will depend on your situation, and only our team can tell you how long they will need to be worn. Overall, the treatment time can be less than with metal braces. This is in part because you do not have to schedule appointments to keep your teeth moving. Simply pull out a new aligner.

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    Finding an Invisalign® Dentist

    Not all dentists offer Invisalign®. You have to receive special training in order to provide it to patients. To learn if the procedure is right for you, schedule an appointment with our RSN Dental PC office by calling 347-344-5806.

    How will Invisalign® impact my life?

    Unlike wearing traditional braces, Invisalign® will not make a major impact on your quality of life. Since the aligners are clear, it will not impact your appearance. Additionally, since they only need to be worn for 22 hours a day, they will not interfere with eating. This is a huge advantage because you can eat your favorite plate of ribs, go out for a romantic date, eat a caramel apple without worrying about something becoming stuck in your teeth or a wire being pulled out of place. This time also allows you to take the aligner out when having an important conversation or making a presentation at work. Overall, this is a convenient way to straighten your teeth and provides the maximum level of flexibility.

    Some people are concerned about whether or not wearing an aligner will impact their speech. Most of our Staten Island patients tell us that they have to get used to wearing aligners after the first couple of days. Sometimes, patients have a slight lisp which goes away once they become used to speaking while wearing them. This is standard with any orthodontic procedure but fortunately; most people can speak normally within a couple of days.

    Definition of Invisalign® Terminology
    Aligner Trays
    With Invisalign® treatment, the patient will receive a series of aligner trays and swap out each one for the next one in the series every two weeks in order to gradually straighten the teeth.
    Blue Compliance Indicator (Invisalign® Teen)
    The blue compliance indicator is a small blue dot on the aligners that will fade from blue to clear in order to indicate if the patient is wearing the aligner for the proper amount of time and where the patient is in the Invisalign® process.
    ClinCheck® Software
    ClinCheck® software allows professionals to map out the straightening process the patient’s teeth will go through with Invisalign® in great detail.
    Blue Compliance Indicator (Invisalign® Teen)
    The blue compliance indicator is a small blue dot on the aligners that will fade from blue to clear in order to indicate if the patient is wearing the aligner for the proper amount of time and where the patient is in the Invisalign® process.
    Gum Line
    The gum line is the line in the mouth where the teeth and gums meet. If a patient struggles with gum recession, then the gum tissue around the teeth may begin to wear away.
    Incisal Ridges
    Incisal ridges are the portion of the crown of the tooth that makes up the incisal portion and can be a direct cause of overbite if they are extended too far.
    iTero Element® Scanner
    An iTero Element® scanner allows professionals to create a 3D image of the patient’s teeth in minutes and predict what it will take to move the teeth into proper alignment.
    Malocclusion
    Malocclusion is the condition in which the upper and lower teeth do not meet properly when the bite is closed. Conditions of malocclusion can include overbite, underbite, crossbite and open bite; all of which are treatable with Invisalign®.
    Overbite
    An overbite is a type of malocclusion that occurs when the upper teeth jut out over the lower teeth, covering them and causing other issues.
    Polyurethane Resin
    Polyurethane Resin is a USP Class VI medical grade, high molecular weight compound that makes up the Invisalign® aligners.
    SmartForce Attachments
    SmartForce attachments are small attachments that professionals place on the patient’s teeth before placing aligners to help move the teeth.
    Smart Track® Material
    Smart Track® material is in Invisalign® aligners to increase comfort, improve control of movement, increases the speed of treatment and applies a gentle force to the teeth over time.
    Smile-Scan
    Smile-Scan analyzes the way a patient smiles by measuring the position of the mouth and eyes before giving a score.
    Vivera® Retainers
    Vivera® retainers are a type of retainer that consists of clear plastic material and helps to maintain orthodontic corrections after a treatment.

    Call RSN Dental PC Today for Your Appointment!

    If you’re ready to take the leap and start working on the smile of your dreams, then contact RSN Dental PC of Staten Island today. We will schedule your consultation for Invisalign treatment! Getting the smile you want doesn’t have to come at a sacrifice. Invisalign is more convenient and unnoticeable. Take the first step to getting the smile you desire now!

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