Meet Invisalign, The Top Orthodontic Treatment

Invisalign is rapidly becoming the most desired orthodontic treatment near Williamsburg, NY. Invisalign’s clear and virtually invisible fix attains the ability to be removed, making Invisalign the more popular treatment plan than traditional metal braces. Dr. Yakov Eisenberger and Dr. Rahul Gulati of Hanson Place Orthodontics have become very experienced as Invisalign orthodontists near Williamsburg, NY and can help explain to you the main reason why our patients who choose Invisalign love their treatment.

What is Invisalign?

The Invisalign treatment consists of a series of clear plastic aligners that are individually created personally for your teeth in order to gradually straighten out your smile in a “behind the scenes” kind of fashion. Using our advanced 3-D technology, Dr. Yakov Eisenberger and Dr. Rahul Gulati are able to predetermine your treatment plan and show you the results you will achieve at the end of treatment before you even begin.

What are Invisalign’s Main Benefits?

Now that you know what the Invisalign treatment is, here are four benefits to Invisalign.

1. Virtually Invisible: Because Invisalign is made out of a thermoplastic material, it is almost invisible. This appeals to many patients because you will be the only one who knows you are improving your smile. There will also be no uncomfortable and unsightly traditional metal braces on your teeth!
2. Completely Removable: Unlike traditional metal braces which are in your mouth 24/7 during orthodontic treatment, Invisalign is completely removable and can be taken out whenever you want. This means that there are no restrictions on your diet. Patients with traditional metal braces cannot eat foods which are extremely sticky, hard, or chewy. Those with Invisalign, however, do not have to change their diet because Invisalign aligners are taken out at every meal. It is also easier to brush your teeth and keep your mouth sparkling clean with Invisalign because you can take your aligners out of your mouth and brush your teeth as you would normally do. Although they are removable, that does not mean they can stay out of your mouth for long periods of time. Dr. Yakov Eisenberger and Dr. Rahul Gulati recommends that Invisalign aligners be in the patient’s mouth for at least 22 hours a day, only being taken out for meals, brushing, and flossing.
3. Faster Treatment Time: Patients with Invisalign usually experience a shorter orthodontic treatment time than those with traditional metal braces. However, each treatment plan depends on the individual patient and how much work they need to have done. Most patients with Invisalign have it for a year or a year and a half while patients with braces usually have them on for a year and a half or two years.
4. Less Pain than Traditional Metal Braces: Patients with Invisalign usually experience less pain than those with traditional metal braces. This is because there is no metal with Invisalign and no possibility of having wires or brackets break and scratch the inside of your mouth. The most pain experienced with Invisalign is when aligners are changed every two weeks however, this is only small discomfort and typically disappears after the first 12 hours of changing sets.

Invisalign treatment can help you achieve stunning results through your very own, customized treatment plan. Dr. Yakov Eisenberger and Dr. Rahul Gulati and the team can help you get the straight, confident smile you’ve always hoped for without the pain and hassle of traditional metal braces. For more information about Invisalign or to make an appointment please visit Hanson Place Orthodontics near Williamsburg, NY or call us today at 718.622.2695!