Flatlands Family Dental

Orthodontics

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For more information on Invisalign, traditional braces or retainers for children and adults, call us today!

We are proud to serve Brooklyn's residents and the surrounding areas with expert orthodontic care in a modern and friendly environment. We know how important having a great smile is to looking and feeling good. That's why Dr. Shin and the entire team at our Canarsie Cosmetic Family Dental location are committed to providing skilled orthodontic treatment to children, teens, and adults. If you are unhappy with your smile's appearance due to misaligned or crooked teeth, please contact us today. We are specialists in fitting patients for conventional braces, Invisalign, and retainers.

Dr. Shin often advises patients to forgo conventional braces in favor of the clear aligners offered by Invisalign. If you've always desired a beautiful smile but dreaded having to wear braces, Invisalign is the answer. The transparent, removable aligners used by Invisalign straighten your teeth more quickly than you would expect. To get a more attractive smile, you'll wear a new set of aligners every two weeks for the duration of the treatment process. In contrast to traditional metal braces, these transparent aligners may be taken out while you eat and brush your teeth. Invisalign treatment typically lasts about one year. The benefits of orthodontic treatment will last a lifetime.

Our office is currently accepting new ortho patients, and we would love the opportunity to serve you with the highest quality care. We accept most dental insurance plans, including PPO, HMO, DMO, and Union Plans.

Your treatment coordinator will work with you to determine the very best financial plan for you, based on your budget, credit history, and treatment plan.​ We offer flexible and affordable, interest-free monthly payment plans through LendingClub and CareCredit, monthly payments as low as $150 for Invisalign clear aligners.


The Invisalign® Advantage Over Braces
When choosing an option for straightening your teeth, it's important to consider what works best for not only your appearance, but your lifestyle as well.

INVISALIGN
BRACES
Effectively treats a wide variety of cases, including crowding, spacing, crossbite, overbite and underbite.
Straightens your teeth
Average cost is about $5,000*
Allows you to eat whatever foods you enjoy
Lets you remove the device when you want
Lets you enjoy virtually invisible teeth-straightening
Allows you to brush and floss your teeth normally for better periodontal health
Consists of smooth, comfortable plastic instead of sharp metal that is more likely to irritate your cheeks and gums
Frees up your busy schedule, with office visits only every four to six weeks
Allows you to eat whatever foods you enjoy
Invisalign® Teen: Provides up to six free replacement aligners if lost or broken.**
* November 2010 Invisalign® Patient Survey

** Invisalign® Teen Only

Retainer

A gadget that the orthodontist gives you to wear after your braces are removed. The retainer attaches to your upper and/or lower teeth and holds them in the correct position. You wear the retainer 24 hours a day at first then at night to make sure that none of your teeth move while your jaw hardens and your teeth get strongly attached to your jaw.

Retainer

Anterior Cross Bite

Anterior cross bites occur when the upper front teeth are inside of the lower front teeth. Over time, the lower jaw grows into a forward position abnormally, thus inhibiting the growth of the maxilla (roof of the mouth or upper jaw). Once the source of the interference causing the cross bite is eliminated, the appliance guides the maxilla back into position. The front of the appliance is moved outward through the tension of an expansion screw at the base of the unit while the back teeth are used for anchorage.

Closing Gaps

Closing diastemas, commonly referred to as "tooth gaps" are achieved through a cosmetic dental procedure with a specific focus on closing the gaps or spaces between teeth. These gaps can occur naturally or as a result of missing teeth, gum disease, or other dental problems. Diastemas can have both functional and cosmetic implications, making it difficult to clean and maintain good oral hygiene, and affecting the appearance of the smile.

Diastema closures typically involve a cosmetic dentistry procedure, such as dental bonding, porcelain veneers, dental crowns, or orthodontic treatment such as Invisalign. Individually or through a combination of these services, we can close the gap and restore the natural appearance of the teeth. The specific treatment plan depends on the cause and extent of the gap and your goals for your smile. By closing the gap and restoring the natural appearance of the teeth, diastema closures can improve both the health and the beauty of your smile.

Gap in teeth

Female Case

This is a typical case of crowding. A palatal expander was used to create sufficient space in the mouth for the permanent teeth to fit properly. Braces were worn for approximately 15 months and retainers for another 3 years.
Woman with Braces

Space Maintainer

A space maintainer is a removable or fixed appliance designed to maintain an existing space. They are usually fitted to children when they have lost baby teeth early. The gap left from losing this tooth needs to be held open for the permanent tooth to erupt in its correct position.

Space Maintainer

Spring Hawley Retainer

After completing orthodontic therapy, it is not uncommon to still need a little fine tuning of tooth alignment. This is particularly true in patients who have undergone extensive orthodontic therapy and are simply "burned out."

This retainer is useful in correcting minor rotations and crowding. When worn, the spring action of the wires provide a light force to align the teeth. The appliance is constructed to the "ideal" setting and the patient's teeth adapt to their new position.

Spring Hawley Retainer

A Beautiful Smile Is Waiting For You

Our office provides smile makeovers to achieve the beautiful, natural look you seek. We can reshape your natural teeth to make them straighter and more youthful. Our office is easily accessible and makes it convenient to those living near Brooklyn to get the care they deserve.

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Do you need dental work done? Has it been a while since you've been to the dentist? Do you just need a regular cleaning or are you looking for a brand new smile? Requesting an appointment is available online 24/7 and is as simple as submitting a simple form.

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