Lincoln Square Dental Arts

405 Lexington Ave, 69th fl, NY, NY 10174

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(212)697-4400
The Chrysler Building

What Are Invisalign Braces?

Invisalign Braces is the Invisible way to straighten your teeth without conventional wired braces.

Invisalign uses a series of clear removable aligners to straighten your teeth without wires or brackets. So, up close it’s really hard for people to tell you’re wearing Invisalign Braces. This treatment can give
you the smile you’ve always wanted without the braces you’ve always avoided.

The aligners are made through a combination of your dentist’s expertise and 3-D coumputer imaging technology.

Invisalign Aligners are similar to teeth whitening trays, except a lot more high tech. And yes, you can use your Invisalign Braces to Whiten your teeth! How convenient is that?

Invisalign has been proven effective in clinical research and in orthodontic practices nationwide.

Would you like to know if Invisalign is right for you? Give us a call and one of our Certified Invisalign Dentists will gladly go over your treatment options with you. Dr Stacy Makhnevich is available for providing a highly esthetic triage for all your cosmetic dental concerns and needs.

Is Invisalign Braces For Me?

A vast majority of adults and adolescents can be treated with Invisalign. Invisalign treats a wide variety of cases, including crowding, space closure, narrow arches, relapse, anterior intrusion, and limited treatment cases.

At Lincoln Square Dental Arts of Manhattan, one of our Invisalign Certified Dentists will give you an initial examination to determine if Invisalign treatment is right for you. If it appears that Invisalign is an option, we will take photographs, x-rays, and an impression of your teeth.

Our dental professionals will then complete further diagnostic analysis to verify that Invisalign will work for you and create a treatment plan that will determine exactly how the teeth are straightened.

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SPACED TEETH

This occurs with abnormal continued growth of the jaw bone. When teeth are missing, this can also be caused by the surrounding teeth shifting due to extra space. Spacing issues between teeth can lead to gum problems (due to lack of protection by the teeth), periodontal pockets and increased risk of periodontal disease.

OVERLY CROWDED TEETH

This occurs when there is simply a lack of room within your jaw for all of your teeth to fit normally. When left untreated, overly crowded teeth can get worse over time. This crowding can lead to plaque accumulation, tooth decay and an increased chance of gum disease.

CROSSBITE

This occurs when the upper and lower jaws are both misaligned. It causes one or more upper teeth to bite on the inside of the lower teeth, and can happen on both the front and the sides of the mouth. This can lead to abnormal tooth wear and chipping, and periodontal problems including gum disease and bone loss.

 

 

UNDERBITE

This occurs when the lower teeth protrude past the front teeth. It’s usually caused by undergrowth of the upper jaw, overgrowth of the lower jaw, or both. It can also be caused by missing upper teeth. This can prevent the normal function of front teeth or molars, which can lead to tooth wear. It can also cause painful jaw and joint problems.

 

 

OVERBITE

What people commonly refer to as an "overbite" is known to dental professionals as "overjet". It occurs when the upper teeth bite over the lower teeth. It’s typically caused by genetics, bad oral habits, or overdevelopment of the bone that supports the teeth. This can lead to gum disease and chipped or fractured front teeth.