The Scarsdale Dentist, Dr. Jeffrey Pike, in Scarsdale, NY, helps patients get a beautiful smile with Invisalign.

Why Invisalign?

Invisalign clear aligners are an alternative to traditional metal braces. As the name implies, the aligners are nearly invisible. Made of clear plastic, a series of aligners work to gently shift your teeth over time. If you're interested in straightening your smile your Scarsdale, NY, dentist can help with Invisalign.

Invisalign is so popular because treatment can have the same effect as braces without the metallic look of traditional braces. Another perk of clear aligners is they are removable. You can brush and floss every day without having to floss around braces. Clear aligners don't limit food choices like traditional braces do because you remove them to eat. The aligners are also very comfortable and don't irritate soft tissues inside the mouth like metal braces do. Invisalign aligners require a commitment to wear as prescribed but they can straighten your smile without all the disadvantages of metal braces.

Invisalign Care Plans

The typical Invisalign treatment plan can range in length from 9 months to 15 months. This is dependent on wearing each aligner as prescribed for about two weeks. Each aligner is applying a controlled force to the teeth and in succession, they straighten the smile.

Wearing your aligners as prescribed is essential to completing your treatment plan. It is recommended you wear the aligners for 22 hours a day. You should only remove the aligners to eat, brush, and floss.

Caring for Invisalign

One of the best things about clear aligners is that they are removable and can be cleaned easily. Clear aligners should be brushed clean with a soft brush and lukewarm water once a day.

It's also important to brush your teeth after every meal or snack before putting your aligners back in. You don't want food to get stuck in the aligners, as this could contribute to tooth decay and gum disease.

If you have crooked teeth or small gaps in your teeth Invisalign could be the treatment for you to get to your best smile. Dr. Jeffrey Pike, The Scarsdale Dentist in Scarsdale, NY, can help you get started with Invisalign. Give us a call at (914) 725-0707.