Invisalign – Chittenango, NY

An Image-Friendly Solution for Straightening a Smile!

Holding Invisalign

When it comes to metal-free orthodontics, Invisalign is the name you’ve probably heard most often. It’s a great choice for teenagers and adults who want to straighten their teeth but aren’t sure whether the aesthetics and inconvenience of traditional braces would be worth it. Invisalign uses a series of clear, plastic alignment trays are used to make slight adjustments to the teeth over time; by the end you’ll have a dazzling new smile!

At Chittenango Family Dental, we offer Invisalign as an orthodontic option; if you’ve been looking to improve your grin, schedule a consultation with us today.

Why Choose Chittenango Family Dental for Invisalign?

Open early in the morning
Convenient, removeable alignment trays
Dentists that go above and beyond

Invisalign tray

Who’s a Good Candidate for Invisalign?

Invisalign can treat a wide variety of orthodontic problems, although the severity and complexity of each issue needs to be factored in. Cases where Invisalign can be used include:

Crooked Teeth: Naturally, Invisalign is great for straightening a smile.
Overbite, Underbite and Crossbite: A poorly aligned bite can make it more difficult to chew, or it might cause your teeth to wear down more quickly. Invisalign can be used to correct many different bite problems.
Gaps Between Teeth: Spaces between your teeth can lead to pain and gum disease – not to mention they tend to stand out. Some gaps can be closed with Invisalign.
Crowded Teeth: Inadequate space in the mouth cause teeth to overlap, making them harder to brush. In some cases, Invisalign can fix this problem.

Dentist and patient with Invisalign

The Invisalign Process

After we’ve determined that you’re a good candidate, we’ll take impressions of your teeth and use them to plan your treatment. Several trays will be created, each one representing a different stage of the repositioning process.

You’ll wear each alignment tray for about two weeks for 20 to 22 hours a day; you’ll need to take them out for meals, so it may be helpful to set a reminder to put them back in once you’re done. We’ll ask you to come to our practice every six weeks or so to make sure the treatment is proceeding as expected; sometimes a tray might need to be worn a little longer than normal.

On average, it takes about a year to complete Invisalign treatment, and at the end your improved teeth will be hard to miss!

Woman placing Invisalign in mouth

Invisalign Benefits

Image Friendly: Inconspicuous see-through trays won’t stand out in your mouth, letting you speak and smile with confidence.
Eat What You Want: Metal braces force you to take a break from hard or sticky foods; with Invisalign there aren’t any restrictions.
Easy to Clean: You can take your trays out to clean them; you can also brush and floss without metal brackets and wires getting in the way.
More Efficient Treatment Time: Compared with traditional braces, Invisalign typically works a lot faster and requires fewer appointments.