Invisalign Yorktown Heights NY

 Are you an adult considering orthodontia to straighten your teeth but are concerned about your appearance while undergoing treatment? At Glaser Orthodontics, we customize a personal plan of teeth-straightening care that best fits your orthodontic treatment goals and your cosmetic concerns for patients living in Yorktown Heights, NY.  Advancements in orthodontic care technology such as Invisalign or braces may be the right course of treatment for you.

But, which form of treatment is more effective? The answer is subjective, as is the needs and tastes of every patient at Glaser Orthodontics.

Differences between Invisalign or braces

• Traditional braces are not removable by the patient. These types of teeth-straightening braces consist of brackets and wires that are fixed onto your teeth and worn 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Because they are not removable, patients using this treatment plan must take the proper precautions, such as avoiding certain foods or playing rough in contact sports).
• Invisalign is removable and essentially invisible to the human eye. Invisalign is a clear plastic tray that fits over your teeth. They may be taken out during the day for eating, brushing your teeth, and flossing. A removable appliance, however, requires extra care to ensure that they stay clean and hygienic. Invisalign is easy to remove and to keep clean.
• Traditional braces are made of metal brackets and wires. They provide stability and are effective at straightening teeth. However, the sides or “wings” of the brackets might cause sores and pain during mouth movements.
• Invisalign is made of a strong, medical-grade, thermoplastic material. The Invisalign trays are fitted snugly around your teeth. They are clear and removable, so they are not very noticeable. They cause less discomfort than metal braces but might not be as effective as traditional braces in treating vertical adjustments.
• Traditional braces can sometimes be less costly than Invisalign. It is difficult to state definitively whether traditional braces or Invisalign costs more than the other. The price of both treatments depends on the individual patient’s needs. The amount of work needed, the length of the treatment, your insurance coverage, and the course of treatment worked out with Glaser Orthodontics all factor into the price of your treatment.
• Traditional braces are cheaper, easy to clean, and more effective in raising or lowering misaligned teeth.
• Invisalign clear aligners are removable, lighter, and more convenient to wear during day-to-day activities.

Trust Glaser Orthodontics to help you choose the right course of treatment for your individual needs and lifestyle, whether that is Invisalign or braces near Yorktown Heights, NY. They can help you make the best decisions for you and your smile and will help you in choosing the right orthodontic treatment for you. Contact us at: 914.739.6400

Dr. Barry Glaser and Glaser Orthodontics are knowledgeable and experienced orthodontic professionals near Croton on Hudson, NY. They are sensitive to their patient’s lifestyle, needs, and treatment goals when undergoing treatment. A concern that patients express when considering orthodontic treatment is the amount of discomfort they may experience throughout the course of treatment. Different treatments have different pros and cons such as Invisalign.

Braces Can Hurt.

The clear aligner trays are an effective and convenient alternative to traditional braces. Treatment with the clear aligners can help the patient achieve the same results they would achieve with traditional braces, but without the discomfort of traditional braces with metal brackets and wires.

Will Invisalign Hurt Too?

Treatment with Invisalign involves graduating progressively through a series of trays over a period of time (the trays are switched out about every two weeks). The clear aligners uses a lightweight and nearly invisible removable plastic tray to straighten teeth. The plastic trays gradually move your teeth into their new, optimal positions. Invisalign is made of a smooth, pliable thermoplastic material that fits snugly over the wearer’s teeth. The clear aligners exert a gentle pressure to move teeth into their new optimal position, and the adjustment period is brief. It is less likely to cause pain to the wearer than traditional braces.

How to Cope.

Over-the-counter pain relievers are often all that are needed to treat any discomfort experienced while being treated with Invisalign. Dr. Barry Glaser and Glaser Orthodontics help their patients relieve any uncomfortable feeling of pressure with Invisalign Aligner Chewies. These small cylinders of a pliable synthetic material are often distracting to and effective for the patient when they experience discomfort from the Invisalign trays. When chewed on, they can help relieve the sense of pressure and help to better fit the Invisalign tray around teeth.

Moving Forward.

Wearing a retainer after treatment with the clear aligners is often indicated to keep the teeth from drifting back to their old positions. A retainer is the best insurance to maintaining a newly aligned, functional, and healthy set of teeth.

Invisalign has quickly become the most popular orthodontic treatment option at Glaser Orthodontics. Treatment with the clear aligners are more comfortable than treatment with traditional metal braces, and it goes almost completely unnoticed by others. Dr. Barry Glaser can help you achieve your dream smile with more comfort and more convenience than with traditional braces. To find out more about Invisalign or to schedule an appointment with the team at Glaser Orthodontics near Croton on Hudson, NY, call Dr. Barry Glaser at: 914.739.6400