Clear Braces

Here at our dental practice in New Hyde Park, NY, we provide a lot of orthodontic and cosmetic procedures in order for our patients to feel more confident in their smile. One of the options we like to provide is clear braces. They are just as effective as traditional braces, but are less obvious to others. Since many of our patients are children or teens, they often are embarrassed about wearing braces. The same can be said for adult patients who never got corrective orthodontics as teens, and now want straighter teeth. That's why children, teens, and adults love clear braces.

The clear braces still have metal wires separating them, but the brackets are made of ceramic, thus practically translucent. They are made to be the shade of the patient’s natural teeth, so they are barely noticeable.

The process of getting clear braces is much the same as with traditional metal braces, including getting the wires tightened regularly, and wearing them around 2-4 years. Our patients appreciate the benefit of having braces to correct their teeth and bite problems, without having metallic metal braces.

Contact Dr. Amit Pandya at 516-233-2135 for a consultation to get clear braces.

Invisalign

Among the many orthodontic treatments offered in our New Hyde Park dental practice, Invisalign is one of the most highly requested. With Invisalign, clear plastic aligners are worn to straighten the teeth and improve bite problems, such as overbites and underbites. Invisalign braces are similar to traditional braces in straightening teeth, though they can be removed and are practically invisible to others.

The procedure for getting Invisalign starts with impressions of the teeth to make the first set of aligners. Dr. Amit Pandya instructs the patient to wear the aligners at all times, except when eating or brushing their teeth. A new set of aligners are made about every 2-4 weeks, which work just like tightening wires of traditional braces. Mild to moderate spacing, crowding and bite issues can be corrected with Invisalign.

If you are wanting to have braces that are more comfortable and less conspicuous, consider getting Invisalign. To find out if this is a good option for you, call our dental practice at 516-233-2135 to discuss Invisalign and the many benefits.

Adult Orthodontics and Periodontitis

Adult Orthodontics and Periodontitis

Your smile alignment plays an important role in your oral health, systemic health, and self-esteem.  Crooked teeth can be more difficult to care for and patients tend to be at a greater risk of developing periodontal diseases like periodontitis.   These serious oral health problems can damage your tooth structure and gums, sometimes resulting in tooth loss.  Adult orthodontics is a great way to prevent periodontal disease, while also improving your smile confidence.

We offer traditional braces, clear braces, and Invisalign options for adult patients at our practice.  Traditional and clear braces are excellent ways to correct bite and alignment issues.  Patients that only need to correct mild to moderate alignment issues can opt for Invisalign.  This discreet alignment option is hardly noticeable against your natural smile.  To determine the best adult orthodontic option for your smile needs, I invite you to visit our practice for a consultation.

Orthodontics

Orthodontics

If you look at all of the possible orthodontic options available today, there’s a smile straightening solution for every alignment issue.  Whether you need minor cosmetic adjustments or a treatment that corrects moderate to substantial bite misalignments, gaps, crowding and other concerns, there is an orthodontic solution that will bring you closer to your ideal smile.

We offer a comprehensive array of orthodontic here at our New Hyde Park practice. They include:

• Invisalign – This brand of clear, plastic tooth aligner provides patients with an incremental tooth adjustment, all amounting to a software-driven, projected smile design. Invisalign is very discreet, removable and convienient for adults and some teens. Invisalign provides the best results when used for mild to moderate cosmetic smile alignments.


• Clear and Ceramic Braces – These braces function very much like traditional metal braces, gradually adjusting the alignment of the teeth through the use of brackets. One of their primary advantages over traditional braces is their clear components, which are not easily visible in photographs or from a distance. They’re a great option for teens and adults who are looking for a discreet treatment that provides effective results.


• Traditional Metal Braces – Tried and trusted for good reason, traditional metal braces can be used to effectively correct a wide range of alignment issues. Although still metallic in appearance, traditional metal braces have come a long way to be more comfortable and sleek than ever.  They can also be customized with colored bands. This form or orthodontic treatment is great for kids, teens and adults.

You likely have many questions with regard to which orthodontic option is best for you. If you’re ready to straighten your teeth and get the beautiful, sleek smile you envision, please contact us and arrange an orthodontic appointment here at our New Hyde Park office.