Category Archives: Invisalign

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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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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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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What Problems Can Invisalign Correct?

Invisalign clear aligners can treat many patients with unique orthodontic problems from overbites or under-bites to overcrowded teeth. Dr. Thomas Lien, Dr. Mani Alikhani and the professionals at the House of Orthodontia know that Invisalign clear aligners in the living area of Cobble Hill are an effective and convenient alternative to traditional metal braces. They have the knowledge and experience to answer their patient’s questions about Invisalign, including if treatment with Invisalign is an option for them. Invisalign clear aligners are indicated in the treatment of: Gap Teeth: Gap teeth can occur because of abnormal growth in the jawbone or when existing teeth spread and move to fill the space where a tooth or teeth are missing. The clear aligners are an effective treatment for positioning gap teeth into a more functional and attractive position within the mouth. Overbite: An overbite (or medically, an “overjet”) is when the upper row of teeth...
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Will Invisalign Work for Me?

Dr. Alikhani, Dr. Lien, and the professional team at the House of Orthodontia have developed a list of thoughtful questions that help their patients decide if orthodontic treatment with Invisalign in Cobble Hill, NY is appropriate for them. How Can I Tell if Invisalign Is Right for Me? Am I responsible? To be treated effectively with Invisalign, you need to accept the responsibility of caring for the trays. Not only do the aligner trays need to be kept clean, but you need to keep track of them while they are not being worn. Because your aligners are removable and clear, they can easily be misplaced or accidentally thrown out. It is important to remember also to put them back in your mouth after eating or brushing. A new set of tray aligners is exchanged for the old set in approximately two-week intervals as part of the course of treatment. How...
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