Clear aligners offer a discreet, removable way to straighten teeth and correct many common orthodontic problems. Instead of brackets and wires, treatment uses a customized series of clear trays that gradually guide your teeth into their planned positions.
At Beyond Smiles Orthodontics in Syosset, we do not limit patients to a single clear aligner brand. Dr. Isaak Yelizar works with several leading systems, including Angel Aligners, Invisalign, Spark Clear Aligners, and 3M Aligners. This allows us to recommend an aligner system based on your teeth, bite, treatment goals, and lifestyle rather than trying to fit every patient into the same approach.
Your treatment begins with an orthodontic evaluation and a digital scan of your teeth. Dr. Yelizar uses this information to evaluate your bite and plan how your teeth should move throughout treatment.
A customized series of aligners is then created according to that plan. Each set of trays represents another stage of tooth movement. You wear your aligners according to the schedule provided by our team and progress through the series as your teeth gradually move.
The aligners are removable, so you can take them out for meals, brushing, and flossing. However, that convenience also comes with responsibility. Clear aligners only work when you wear them consistently, so following your prescribed wear schedule is an important part of keeping treatment on track.
There are many clear aligner systems available today, and they are not all exactly the same. Beyond Smiles offers multiple options so Dr. Yelizar can choose the system and treatment approach that makes sense for the individual patient.
Angel Aligners provide several approaches to clear aligner treatment, including Angel Aligner Pro, which uses aligners made from different materials at prescribed stages of treatment.
Certain Angel Aligner treatments may also incorporate the Angel Button, an integrated feature that can provide an attachment point for orthodontic elastics without requiring a separate metal button to be bonded to the tooth in appropriate cases.
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Invisalign is one of the most widely recognized clear aligner systems. Custom trays are created to progressively move the teeth according to your orthodontic treatment plan.
Depending on your case, tooth-colored attachments or other features may be incorporated into treatment to help Dr. Yelizar achieve specific movements.
Spark is another clear aligner system available to patients at Beyond Smiles. Like other orthodontist-directed aligner systems, Spark uses a customized series of removable trays designed around the tooth movements planned for your smile.
3M also offers clear aligner technology that can be incorporated into orthodontic treatment for appropriately selected patients. Dr. Yelizar can determine whether 3M Aligners or another system is better suited to your particular needs.
Clear aligners can be used for much more than simply straightening mildly crooked front teeth. Advances in orthodontic planning and aligner systems have expanded the types of cases that may be treated with removable trays.
Depending on your diagnosis, clear aligners may be used to address:
Not every orthodontic problem should be treated with aligners. Some cases may be handled more predictably with braces, expansion, or another treatment approach. Your consultation allows Dr. Yelizar to determine what makes sense for your specific smile.
Clear aligners have become a popular orthodontic option because they can fit into everyday life with relatively little disruption.
Clear aligners and braces can both produce excellent orthodontic results, but they accomplish tooth movement in different ways.
Braces remain attached to the teeth throughout treatment, which means they are always working and do not depend on patient wear time. They also provide excellent control for many types of complex tooth and bite movement.
Clear aligners offer greater discretion and removability, but patients must be committed to wearing them consistently. Losing trays or frequently leaving them out can slow down treatment.
The best option is the one that fits both your orthodontic needs and your ability to follow the treatment plan. Dr. Yelizar will explain the advantages and limitations of each approach before you make a decision.
Clear aligners can be an excellent choice for many teenagers and adults who want a less noticeable orthodontic treatment.
You may be a good candidate if:
The last point is the most important. Choosing clear aligners should begin with determining whether they are appropriate for your teeth and bite, not simply whether you prefer how they look.
Treatment time varies based on what needs to be corrected. Minor tooth movement may require a relatively short course of treatment, while comprehensive orthodontic correction can take considerably longer.
Your timeline can also be affected by how consistently you wear your aligners. Unlike fixed braces, removable trays cannot move your teeth while they are sitting in their case.
After evaluating your smile and developing a treatment plan, Dr. Yelizar can provide a more individualized estimate of how long your clear aligner treatment is expected to take.
The cost of clear aligner treatment depends on the complexity and length of your orthodontic treatment rather than simply the brand name printed on the aligner.
Factors that may affect your cost include:
During your consultation, we will provide a personalized treatment estimate and explain your payment options before you decide to move forward.
Beyond Smiles offers interest-free in-house financing with manageable monthly payments, and our team can help you understand any orthodontic benefits available through your dental insurance. Eligible HSA and FSA funds may also be used toward treatment.
Clear aligners may look simple, but moving teeth safely and predictably is not simply a matter of wearing a series of plastic trays.
The aligners are the appliance. The treatment plan behind them is what determines where your teeth are supposed to go.
Dr. Yelizar evaluates your teeth, bite, jaw relationships, and overall orthodontic needs before planning treatment. He then monitors your progress throughout the process and can adjust the plan when your teeth do not respond exactly as anticipated.
That oversight is especially important when treatment involves more than minor cosmetic alignment.
You do not need to arrive at Beyond Smiles knowing whether you want Angel Aligners, Invisalign, Spark, 3M Aligners, or another treatment option.
Start with what you want to change about your smile.
Dr. Yelizar will evaluate your teeth and bite, explain what needs to happen to achieve your goals, and help you compare the treatment options that make sense for you.
Schedule a clear aligner consultation at Beyond Smiles Orthodontics in Syosset.
