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Clear aligners in Queens Village, NY.
Clear aligners move teeth with a series of thin, transparent trays you swap every one to two weeks, with no brackets, no wires, and no food restrictions. Most adult crowding, spacing, and relapse cases can be treated in under a year.
- Nearly invisible during everyday life
- Removable for eating and brushing
- Digital treatment preview before you start
- Checkups fit around your schedule
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Clear aligners can correct
- Crowded or overlapping teeth
- Gaps and spacing
- Mild to moderate overbite, underbite or crossbite
- Teeth that have shifted since braces as a teenager
What to expect at your visit
- 1
Consultation and scan
A quick digital scan replaces messy impressions and shows whether aligners suit your case.
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Your treatment plan
You see a digital preview of how your teeth will move before you commit.
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Wearing your aligners
You switch to a new set of trays on a regular schedule, wearing them around 20 to 22 hours a day and taking them out to eat.
- 4
Retainers
Once teeth are in position, retainers keep them there for the long term.
Why adults choose aligners over braces
Clear aligners are nearly invisible, so most people won't notice you are wearing them. Because they are removable, you eat whatever you like and brush and floss normally, with no brackets or wires to work around.
They suit many common cases of crowding and spacing. Complex bite problems may be better treated with traditional braces, and we'll tell you honestly if that's the case.
How long treatment takes
Minor corrections can take a few months; more involved cases take longer. Results depend on wearing the aligners as prescribed, which is the one thing only you can control.
Queens Village Dental Care is at 214-81 Jamaica Ave, Queens Village, NY 11428, and welcomes patients from Queens Village, Bellerose, Hollis, Cambria Heights, Floral Park, Jamaica and across Queens. Hours and directions
Clear Aligners: common questions
How long does aligner treatment take?
Simple cases can finish in 4–6 months; average cases run 9–12. Your digital plan shows the projected timeline before you begin.
Do aligners hurt?
Expect gentle pressure for a day or two with each new tray. That's the teeth moving. Most patients describe it as awareness, not pain.
How many hours a day do I wear them?
20–22 hours. They come out for meals, coffee, and brushing, and consistency is what keeps treatment on schedule.
Is this the same as Invisalign?
Invisalign is one well-known brand of clear aligner. Aligner systems work on the same principle; ask us which one we'd recommend for your teeth.
Do clear aligners hurt?
Most people feel pressure for a day or two with each new set, which is a sign the teeth are moving. It is usually milder than braces.
Does insurance cover clear aligners?
Some plans include orthodontic benefits that apply to aligners. We check your coverage and explain payment options.