Invisalign NYC

What is Invisalign?

Clear Aligners are a desirable alternative to traditional metal braces for straightening teeth. When you choose to use Invisalign, a series of progressive aligners are designed to shape your smile. These smooth and comfortable aligners place a small amount of tension on your teeth, gradually pulling them into the desired position over time. Each aligner in a series gradually progresses to your ideal smile and tooth position.

What Can I Expect When Starting Clear Aligners?

The first step in straightening your teeth is a consultation with Dr. Young Kim. At this visit, our office will perform an examination and take dental x-rays to assess your teeth' current health and alignment. Dr. Young Kim will then determine if you are a good candidate for Clear Aligners and the expected results of this treatment. If Dr. Young Kim determines you are a suitable candidate for Invisalign, he will write a prescription, which is sent to Align Technology, Inc. Invisalign will then be individually crafted to mold and move your teeth. Once your aligners are created, our office will confirm they fit your mouth correctly and comfortably and go over a simple treatment process to achieve the desired results.

Are you a Good Candidate for Clear Aligners?

Invisalign is best used to treat mild to moderate alignment issues. If your teeth are severely misaligned, if you have one tooth that significantly overlaps another, or if you have serious occlusion problems, you may need metal braces or different cosmetic dentistry procedures to aid in a correction. Dr. Young Kim can help you address any dental concerns that Robert prevents you from benefiting from Invisalign and help you develop an alternative aesthetic dentistry plan to achieve your desired smile.

Benefits to Choosing Invisalign Over Metal Braces

For many years, metal braces were the single option for straightening teeth. Invisalign is a new alternative with many benefits to consider.

Comfort and Discretion of Invisalign

Many patients would love to straighten their teeth but are uncomfortable with the idea of bulky metal braces. The brackets, wires, and daily discomfort scares off many patients for fear of embarrassment.
Invisalign allows for a more discrete and comfortable alternative. Patients who use Invisalign can slip on the clear aligner and smile and talk comfortably. The transparent aligners are virtually unnoticeable and easy to forget. Some people feel a slight pressure on their teeth. This is normal and means the teeth are being realigned.

Ease of Cleaning and Maintenance of Clear Aligner

Metal braces require a lot of maintenance and cleaning. Flossing and cleaning in between brackets is very important and tedious. There is also the constant fear of food being stuck in your braces while out in public. Invisalign is quick to remove, making eating, brushing, and flossing less of a burden. You can place your aligners back in your mouth once you are finished eating or brushing. These aligners reduce the risk of having food trapped behind wires and brackets, which allows for a healthier smile.

Is Invisalign a Good Investment?

Clear Braces still requires a significant amount of time and resources to be an effective alternative to traditional metal braces. Can these clear aligners make a significant impact to be worth their investment?

Improved Appearance with Invisalign

Invisalign straightening treatments will improve the overall appearance of your smile. Even minor adjustments can affect the alignment of your teeth. Straightening your smile can have a tremendous impact on your self-esteem and comfort.

Better Health

Straighter teeth are healthier teeth! Teeth that are not correctly aligned have a greater chance of trapping food and plaque in hard to clean spaces. When teeth are straightened, they are easier to brush and floss, reducing harmful bacteria buildup.

Why Choose Dr. Young Kim?

Clear Aligners straightening treatments can only be prescribed and implemented with the guidance of approved dentists who have the skills and expertise required to perform an effective treatment plan. Dr. Young Kim holds these qualifications to provide Invisalign services in NYC with care and compassion for his patients. Dr. Young Kim provides exceptional dental services for his patients throughout the New York City Metro. He can provide guidance and knowledge regarding your Invisalign needs and any other cosmetic dental procedures you may consider. Our offices take pride in making our patients comfortable and secure with all their dental decisions. To learn more about Clear Aligners give our office a call today.