Invisalign® in NYC - Murray Hill

Manhattan Dental Spa has been a top-rated Invisalign provider for more than 15 years.  Manhattan Dental Spa provides Invisalign treatment for adults and teens at our Murray Hill neighborhood dental practice. To learn more or schedule an appointment, call 212-683-2530.

What is Invisalign®?

Invisalign is a wildly popular alternative to traditional metal braces. Invisalign uses alignment technology and nearly invisible, smooth, removable plastic alignment trays to gradually shift your teeth into place over time. Invisalign treatment begins with a series of painless 3D scans that create digital impressions. Your dentist then designs a treatment plan and sends it to the lab along with your digital impressions. 

You’ll then receive a custom-made series of alignment trays. You may also need to have Invisalign attachments, commonly called buttons bonded to your teeth. Invisalign buttons are tooth-colored bonds cemented to the surface of your teeth. They are used to apply the appropriate pressure to teeth to move them into proper alignment. The buttons are virtually invisible when wearing your alignment trays.

You’ll wear each set of trays for a couple of weeks before graduating to the next set of trays. Treatment time may range from six months to two years. Once you’ve completed treatment with Invisalign, you’ll need to wear a retainer to keep your teeth in their new position. Invisible retainers are available to offer you the same discretion as Invisalign. 

Benefits of Invisalign®

Invisalign offers many benefits for both teens and adults when compared to traditional metal braces. Some of the many benefits include:

• Nearly invisible treatment option
• Comfortable treatment
• Smooth, BPA-free, removable trays
• Enjoy eating whatever you want
• Brush and floss normally
• May offer shorter treatment time than traditional braces
• Effective at correcting bite issues along with misaligned teeth

Individuals who have all of their adult teeth, and who are free from active gum disease are often approved for Invisalign treatment. Invisalign is best suited for the correction of conditions such as:

• Crooked teeth
• Crowded teeth
• Gapped teeth
• Twisted teeth
• Slanted teeth
• Overbite
• Underbite
• Crossbite
• Open bite

Manhattan Dental Spa has been recognized as an Elite provider of Invisalign for more than a decade. This designation is awarded only to dental practices that have extensive experience with Invisalign.

As a dental practice that specializes in cosmetic dentistry, we offer Invisalign to eligible adults and teens. Our office is equipped with the appropriate 3D-scanning technology that allows for digital impressions. Our dentists are highly experienced in correcting common and complex alignment and bite issues using Invisalign. 

How long does Invisalign take?

Minor imperfections can often be corrected in as little as six months. To align most of all of your teeth, treatment is typically completed in less than two years. Most patients begin seeing results within just weeks of beginning treatment with Invisalign.

Will my insurance pay for Invisalign?

If your insurance policy offers some coverage for orthodontic treatment, it will likely cover a portion of your Invisalign treatment. Check your policy for more details.

Does Invisalign hurt?

Most patients report that clear, smooth, plastic aligners are comfortable. You may experience discomfort as you switch to each new series of trays. This is because each new tray is gradually moving your teeth into proper alignment. The discomfort typically subsides in a couple of days. 

Can I get Invisalign without insurance?

Yes. Eligible patients of all ages may self-pay for Invisalign treatment. Manhattan Dental Spa also accepts CareCredit and LendingClub as payment for Invisalign and other treatments. 

To learn more about Invisalign treatment for adults and teens in Manhattan, call 212-683-2530 or book a consultation online.