Get straight and beautiful teeth without braces using the Invisalign system in Tuckahoe—call (914) 533-4200 for more details.

Our team at Metro Dental serves as an Invisalign provider in Tuckahoe, NY. We have experience and training with the Invisalign system that allows us to handle all of your needs. Allow us to help you gently guide your teeth into the proper alignment without metal and wires.

Reach out to us to learn more about the benefits of Invisalign. This straightening service works for both adults and teens, so start the process by contacting us today.

Invisalign vs. Braces

The Invisalign system works to straighten your teeth. Traditionally, many people have used braces to correct the placement of their teeth. But what are the differences between braces and Invisalign?

Invisalign Leaves No Marks on Your Teeth

Traditional braces connect to your teeth with brackets. Sometimes, these brackets leave behind marks. Additionally, plaque and tartar can collect on and around the brackets, leading to oral health issues. The Invisalign system does not affix to your teeth and leaves no marks.

Invisalign Requires Fewer Appointments

Dentists need to adjust traditional braces frequently to make sure the wires stay tight. Dentists also need to make sure your braces stay in good condition. Individuals who use the Invisalign system do not require these adjustments.

Invisalign Causes Fewer Injuries

Braces sometimes cause injuries if their wires slip out of place. In addition to causing pain, you also have to visit the dentist to get the broken wires repaired. The Invisalign system does not use wires, meaning nothing will poke your gums, tongue, or cheeks.

Invisalign Has No Food Restrictions

Some foods, especially ones that are sticky, cause damage to braces. Therefore, individuals with braces have to avoid eating these foods. Because you can remove the Invisalign trays when needed, you can eat whatever foods you want while using the system.

How the Invisalign System Works

The Invisalign system’s plastic-like trays are called aligners. You will keep these aligners in during the day and while sleeping. Generally, you only remove the aligners during eating, brushing and flossing, and cleaning your aligners. 

Because the aligners are invisible, they usually are not seen by other people, making them a convenient system to straighten your teeth and correct your smile without everyone else realizing it.

In most cases, you will use the Invisalign system for around 12 months to complete the program. However, the necessary time varies for each patient. You may complete treatment within only a few months, depending upon the amount of straightening your teeth need.

Find Out if Invisalign Is Right for You

You should speak directly with an Invisalign provider to determine if these aligners are the right choice for your needs. However, in general, the Invisalign system works for patients with:

• Unusual tooth spacing
• Gaps in their teeth
• Crowding
• Protrusions
• Crossbites
• An open bite

Generally, dentists do not recommend the Invisalign system for patients under 12 because the jaw is still growing for younger patients, which makes this system inappropriate. Additionally, patients using the Invisalign system must demonstrate self-control and an ability to obey the dentist’s orders.

Because the Invisalign trays are not directly fixed to your teeth, you can remove them at any time. However, the Invisalign system only works if the trays remain in place for around 22 hours every day. If a patient does not follow this recommendation, it may prolong the time needed to complete the process.

Caring for Your Invisalign System

Make sure that you take good care of all of your Invisalign aligners. You must brush the aligners and use warm water to rinse them. Alternatively, Invisalign provides a cleaning kit that you can use to keep the aligners hygienic.

You should also continue taking care of your oral health while using the Invisalign system by removing your aligners several times a day to brush and floss your teeth. Brush your teeth each time you eat and before you put your aligners back in. Putting in your aligners before you brush your teeth could damage them.

Working With an Invisalign Provider in Tuckahoe, NY

Contact Metro Dental if you are interested in using the Invisalign system to straighten your teeth. We act as an Invisalign provider in Tuckahoe, NY. Our team will answer all your questions about Invisalign and help you decide on the best choice to get the smile you’ve always wanted. Just call us today at (914) 533-4200.