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So you just got your braces or clear aligners off and are now wearing a retainer. Gotta lock in and maintain that new, stellar smile, right? Yes, a retainer after braces or clear aligners like Invisalign® or Spark™ Clear Aligners is a must. But how long do you have to wear a retainer, you ask? How do retainers work anyway? And when can I stop wearing my retainer? To fully answer the question, “When can I stop wearing my retainer?” We have to talk about some retainer-wearing basics. So here, let’s first answer some of the most common questions we…
As a Brooklyn orthodontist, I use digital scanning and state-of-the-art software to create a custom treatment plan for every patient. My goal is to not only straighten the teeth, but to also achieve a strong, functional bite, facial balance, and better oral health. Spark Clear Aligners help my team and I take it a step further. We can have the precise number of aligners you need printed, and they’re fabricated for your smile and your smile only. What are Spark Aligners? Spark Clear Aligners are removable, custom aligners made with an innovative aligner material called TruGEN™. The material delivers gentle,…
Will Clear Aligners or Braces Change My Face? When most people think about braces or clear aligner treatment, straighter teeth is what instantly comes to mind. While, yup, as a Brooklyn orthodontist straightening teeth is a big part of what I do, orthodontics goes beyond that. Treatment also focuses on creating a healthy bite (how the teeth in the upper and lower arches come together) and addressing any skeletal discrepancies, such as a narrow or too-small jaw. And to maximize health, function, and aesthetics, I design each patient’s smile to complement their facial features, while keeping the chewing muscles, temporomandibular…