Clear Braces

Your family dentist at Hutchinson Metro Dental in Bronx, NY can give you a smile makeover using one of these modern techniques. Only you and your dentist have to know that you’re straightening your teeth. Call Dr. Victoria Kushensky today to learn about your invisible teeth straightening options.

When your teeth don’t fit together properly, you can develop several problems — including tooth pain, infections, gum disease and cavities. In time, tooth decay can turn into a serious issue, requiring a root canal procedure or even a tooth extraction. Your family cosmetic dentist at Hutchinson Metro Dental in Bronx, NY, can design a plan to give you a winning smile, a healthy set of teeth and a proper bite.

A smile makeover in Bronx, NY usually starts with eliminating any problems like bleeding gums and chipped or broken teeth. The restorative dentistry work promotes healthy teeth and gums, while preparing your teeth for straightening.

When choosing between clear braces vs. metal braces, discuss the decision with Dr. Victoria Kushensky, your family dentist in Bronx, NY. While both options work in the same way, you may prefer clear braces because they provide a more pleasant aesthetic look instead of appearing with a mouth full of metal. But invisible braces realign your teeth as well as metal braces.

Clear Braces for Adults

About one in five adults opt to have orthodontic treatment that includes braces. The best time to get braces may be when you’re in your late teens because your bones are still soft and maneuverable. But adult teeth straightening works nearly as well — and the process produces stunning results. Dr. Victoria Kushensky at Hutchinson Metro Dental in Bronx, NY examines the condition of your teeth before suggesting the best course of action.

For adults, invisible braces can solve a number of dental problems that impact the look of your smile, such as:

• An overbite or buck teeth
• An underbite, where your upper and lower teeth misalign
• A crossbite, where your upper and lower front teeth don’t match
• An open bite, where gaps form in the front or the sides of your teeth
• A misplaced midline, where your upper teeth don’t line up with the center of the lower teeth
• Spacing, where the gaps are either uncomfortable or unsightly
• Crowding, when there are more teeth than space on your dental ridge

Types of Clear Braces

You can choose from among the different types of braces available. Dr. Victoria Kushensky, your Bronx, NY dentist, offers recommendations based on your cosmetic goals, the condition of your teeth and your budget. While metal braces are usually the least expensive options, clear braces are popular because they provide the same teeth-straightening treatment without the ugly metal-mouth appearance. Adults and teens alike favor clear braces. Most people need to wear braces for 12 to 18 months.

Ceramic braces and clear bracket braces have the same design as metal braces, except the braces are tooth colored or clear. Some even include clear-colored wires. The two most popular choices for clear braces are:

• Clear Damon braces use a patented technology that provides tieless clear braces that are proven to shift teeth six months faster than conventional braces. You may appreciate the fact that you don’t need to keep visiting the dentist for periodic tightening.
• Invisalign involve using clear aligners instead of clear braces to straighten your teeth. You have to remember to take out and re-insert the aligners after every meal and when you brush and floss. For this reason, Invisalign braces for teeth often are recommended for adults and mature teens who can follow strict directions for proper use.

Getting Your Invisible Braces

When you’re ready to get clear braces, your East Bronx family cosmetic dentist, serving all of Bronx, NY, ensures your teeth are ready. You may need teeth cleaning or deep cleaning to remove plaque and tartar before getting your braces. Also, if you have a crown, veneers or a number of fillings, your dentist may suggest an alternative to clear braces.

Invisible braces for your teeth are fixed with brackets and wires. The installation process for the hardware can take about 20 minutes. Your mouth may be a little sore for several hours after the treatment, but any discomfort disappears by the next day. It may take you as long as a week or more for your mouth to get used to the braces and the feeling of tightness.

Rest assured that Dr. Victoria Kushensky and his experienced team at Hutchinson Metro Dental provide you with all the care you need to comfortably wear your clear braces. In time, you get the results you desire. Find out if you’re a good candidate for dental invisible braces; contact Dr. Kushensky for a consultation in Bronx, NY.