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Affordable Invisalign Near Me Brooklyn Heights NY

At House Of Orthodontia, our goal is to provide affordable Invisalign and Invisalign Teen in Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, and East Village. As a leading Brooklyn Heights Invisalign provider, Dr. Lien can help if you suffer from common issues including crooked teeth, overcrowding, gaps between teeth, underbite, overbite, and much more. 3 Secrets To Making Invisalign Affordable 1. Dental Insurance As of recent years, more dental insurance plans have begun covering orthodontic treatment. With some research, you will be able to find an insurance plan that can help save you money on orthodontic treatment. However, it's important to keep in mind that insurance coverage will only pay for a percentage of the total costs. This can also cause a higher premium so it is important to know all the numbers and details involved before committing to a decision. 2. Wear Invisalign As Prescribed Invisalign only works when it is being...
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Best Orthodontist Near Me

“Who is the best orthodontist near me?” You’ve likely asked your friends that question a time or two, and you’ve conducted some online research. House of Orthodontia has offices in Brooklyn and Manhattan and provides stellar services for children, teens, and adults. Once you get acquainted with House of Orthodontia, you’ll no longer ask, “Who is the best orthodontist near me?” Instead, you’ll ask, “How can I make an appointment at the House of Orthodontia?” Who Is the Best Orthodontist Near Me for Braces and Invisalign? The House of Orthodontia is the place to go if you want Invisalign or braces. The orthodontists here are Certified Invisalign providers and also offer a variety of options for braces. That includes self-litigating braces for those who want fewer appointments while still getting straight teeth. Who Is the Best Orthodontist Near Me That Offers Accelerated Orthodontics? You might not want to dedicate much...
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What Is An Orthodontist?

Many people often ask, what is an orthodontist? At House of Orthodontia our goal is to provide the highest quality orthodontic care and treatment from the most qualified professionals available throughout Brooklyn, Cobble Hill, Manhattan, East Village, and surrounding NYC areas. Many people believe a dentist and orthodontist are the same thing but that’s not quite the case. The two professional titles certainly have some similarities, and they do work together, but orthodontics is a specific type of dental care. An orthodontist is a specialist that treats certain types of dental problems. Orthodontist in Manhattan NY What Does An Orthodontist Do? An orthodontist such as Dr. Alikhani is a fully qualified dentist who takes on an additional 2-3 years of orthodontic schooling and gains extensive clinical experience in an orthodontic residency program. The American Association of Orthodontists is the overseeing body for this branch of elite dentistry. The most important job for an...
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Reasons To Choose Invisalign Over Smile Direct Club

What is Smile Direct Club? Smile Direct Club is a service that offers you the ability to straighten your teeth while sitting at home. Basically, how they work is that they initially send you a kit to take an impression of your current jaw structure by post, once you’re done with that you mail it back to them. After that, you routinely receive plastic fittings for your teeth and the treatment could last anywhere between 12 months to 36 months. In terms of treatment costs, Smile Direct Club offers two options, the first one being a full cash payment and the other being an installment plan lasting 24 months. Sounds good so far? It does, however, there are just a few things smile direct couldn’t provide that a proper Orthodontic treatment could, it includes properly diagnosing one’s jaw problem and also looking for other problems. Let’s look into the benefits...
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Affordable Braces At The House of Orthodontia

[caption id="attachment_1247" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Affordable braces changed my life![/caption] There’s a beautiful smile in the house! At the House of Orthodontia we see beautiful smiles every day – in fact we see our beautiful smiles all over Manhattan and Brooklyn. But beautiful smiles are not all born that way. Every day we speak with people just like you who know they want to transform their smiles, but first they have a lot of questions. How much do braces cost? What’s the average cost of braces? How much do adult braces cost? Are they different from teen braces? What about Invisalign? Are there any affordable braces? At the House of Orthodontia we say, “Relax, your smile is yours forever, and we want to make it as easy as possible for you to receive the best orthodontic care whenever you need it”. Begin by coming in for a free consultation (that includes...
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Should I Get Braces as an Adult?

Orthodontic treatment with braces isn’t just for teenagers, as common perception may have it. Nearly 20 percent of people wearing braces today are adults. Orthodontic treatment for adults can be highly effective in treating malocclusions (the misalignment of the upper and lower teeth). Dr. Thomas Lien, Dr. Mani Alikhani and the team at the House of Orthodontia specializes in adult orthodontics in the living are of Cobble Hill. It’s never too late in life to improve your smile and dental health. Why do I need braces as an adult? If you had braces as a kid and you find that you need them again as an adult, that’s because our teeth shift as we get older. Different teeth may grow at different rates than others, too. They can change positions over time through natural growth, injury, or tongue thrust (a condition where the tongue projects through the front teeth during speech,...
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Can I Get a Mouth-Guard From My Orthodontist?

Having concerns of whether or not you should be wearing a mouth-guard? Dr. Thomas Lien, Dr. Mani Alikhani and the orthodontist team at House of Orthodontia recommends to their patients who play sports in Cobble Hill, NY that they wear a mouth-guard so that their teeth stay protected while undergoing orthodontic treatment. What do Mouth-guards do? Mouth-guards help prevent injuries to the teeth and jaws when patients get active in sports or physical activities. They are mandatory in collision sports such as football, hockey, and boxing where the risk of injury is likely. Children and adults involved in incidental contact sports like basketball, baseball, wrestling, soccer, and volleyball are now wearing mouth-guards to prevent injuries to the mouth. In fact, a study of high school athletes found that 75% of injuries occurred when mouth-guards were not worn, with 40% coming during basketball and baseball. As a result, whether you’re a...
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Invisalign Teen: The Clear Alternatives to Braces

If you're interested in Invisalign Teen for your child, Dr. Thomas Lien, Dr. Mani Alikhani and the team at House of Orthodontia offer their patients in the living area of Cobble Hill, a clear and removable orthodontic treatment meant just for their teenage patients. Invisalign Teen aligner trays are made of a clear thermoplastic material that are custom made to fit over the teeth. They gently exert pressure on misaligned teeth to bring them into a more natural, functional, and attractive position. Invisalign Teen is the clear alternative to traditional braces. Invisalign Teen at House of Orthodontia in the Cobble Hill area: Clear: No wires, no brackets, and no rubber bands are used with Invisalign Teen. A clear plastic tray that fits snugly over the teeth are all that is involved in treatment with Invisalign. It lets teens keep their appearance intact while gently improving their smiles. Removable. Invisalign Teen can be removed by...
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