Straighter Teeth, Healthier Smile with Invisalign

When people consider straightening crooked teeth, it’s usually to improve their smile’s appearance. After all, who doesn’t want a beautifully aligned smile? But appearance isn’t the only reason to undergo orthodontic treatment. Straighter teeth are healthier teeth that can give you years of quality use. At Dental Art Concepts PLLC, Staten Island, New York, Dr. Matthew Scaffa can help you obtain straighter teeth and a healthier smile through Invisalign treatment.

Clear Advantages of Invisalign Orthodontics

Unlike traditional braces with metal brackets and wires, Invisalign uses clear, plastic aligners for repositioning crooked teeth. Impressions will be taken of your teeth to have custom-made aligners. When worn, these aligners gently shift your teeth into a straighter position to give you a nicer-looking smile. Invisalign clear aligners are safe and comfortable to wear as they contain no metal pieces to poke your gums, lips, or cheeks. They’re also hardly noticeable on your teeth, making your treatment completely discreet. Additional advantages of Invisalign include:

• Convenience – The aligners are removable for eating, brushing, flossing, and special occasions involving picture taking. They’re also easy to manage, care for, and clean
• Fewer dental visits to interrupt your busy schedule – As there are no wires or brackets to tweak, you can spend less time at the dentist’s office. Dr. Matthew Scaffa will schedule follow-up visits every four to six weeks to monitor your progress and make any necessary adjustments to your treatment
• Easy to keep teeth clean – With removable aligners, brushing and flossing are easy, enabling you to maintain your routine oral hygiene throughout your treatment
• Faster results – Most treatments take between 12-18 months to complete as opposed to wearing metal braces which may take two or more years

Straighter Teeth, Healthier Smile

Crooked, overcrowded, overlapping, or misaligned teeth are an eye sore. That’s true. These are all problems Invisalign can fix to transform your smile’s appearance. Straightening your teeth will also improve your oral health by:

Facilitating oral hygiene – Straighter teeth are easier to brush and floss as you can reach more of the nooks and crannies of your teeth. Good oral hygiene will help minimize plaque build-up that can lead to decay and gum disease. 

Improving chewing efficiency – Straightening your teeth will make it easier to chew, so you can enjoy all kinds of nutritious foods that support tooth and gum health. A nutritious diet will be a boon to your overall health as well. 

Eliminating bite problems – Bite problems are common with misaligned teeth. Bad bites can hinder chewing, cause wear and tear on your teeth and put undue pressure on your jaw muscles, causing jaw pain and TMJ disorders. By correcting malocclusion issues, Invisalign can improve chewing, eliminate jaw pain and protect the integrity of your teeth.

Clear Teeth Aligners Near Me

To schedule a consultation for Invisalign treatment, contact Dental Art Concepts PLLC in Staten Island, NY, at (718) 313-4343. A visit with Dr. Matthew Scaffa can determine if Invisalign is a good option for you.

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Matthew Thomas Scaffa, DDS, graduated from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from New York University. He has been a dentist in Staten Island, NY, for over 35 years.

Dr. Scaffa annually attends continuing education courses to stay current on emerging technologies and procedures in dentistry. He has received advanced training in implants, Invisalign, and veneers. He is a member of the American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association, and the 2nd District Dental Society.

Dr. Scaffa opened his practice in 1985 and moved to more spacious premises several times before settling at the current location in 2000. He believes in “over-delivering” professional and high-quality dental care so patients will have healthy and beautiful smiles. Among the accolades he has received include being in the 99th percentile on Healthgrades for Dental Providers in the New York Area, a Top pick for NextDoor Neighborhood Faves ratings, and the MetLife SpotLite on Oral Health designation.

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