Straight Talk on Straight Teeth: Invisalign® & Custom Clear Aligners in Brooklyn

Want straighter teeth without broadcasting it to the world? Orthodontic solutions including Invisalign & custom clear aligners can guide teeth into better positions with nearly invisible trays you can remove to eat, brush, and floss. They’re discreet, they’re planned digitally, and—when worn as directed—they’re effective. The catch? Consistency. Aligners do their best work when they’re on your teeth.

How Clear Aligners Move Teeth (Gently, But Constantly)

Every set of trays is 3D-printed to nudge specific teeth a fraction of a millimeter. You’ll change to a new set every week or two as each “micro-move” builds on the last. Attachments (tiny, tooth-colored bumps) give the trays better grip and help rotate or tip teeth more precisely. With Orthodontic solutions including Invisalign & custom clear aligners, the plan is mapped from day one so you can preview your projected outcome.

A quick but crucial note: most plans call for near full-time wear. Taking aligners out for long stretches slows progress and can make the next set feel tight.

Who Aligners Are Best For (And When Braces Win)

Orthodontic solutions including Invisalign & custom clear aligners work especially well when:

Crowding or spacing is mild to moderate.
You have relapsed after earlier braces.
You prefer removable appliances for easier hygiene and fewer food limits.

Traditional braces may still be better for significant rotations, vertical movements, or complex bite changes. If your case is borderline, we’ll tell you—because the right tool makes treatment smoother.

What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like

Wear time: Plan on wearing aligners most of the day and night. Remove only to eat, drink anything besides water, brush, and floss.
Check-ins: Visits are quick and spaced out—usually to confirm tracking and deliver your next sets.
Comfort: Trays feel snug at first, then your teeth adapt over a day or two. Edges are smoothed, and any rough spot is easy to adjust in-office.
Hygiene: Because aligners come out, brushing and flossing stay simple, and there are no food “no-no’s” like with braces.

Retainers: The Finish Line That Keeps You Finished

Teeth love to drift back. After Orthodontic solutions including Invisalign & custom clear aligners, retainers hold the result while bone and ligaments remodel. Think of retainers like seatbelts for your new smile—easy insurance for long-term stability.

Benefits — What the Research Says

The American Association of Orthodontists notes that clear aligners move teeth gradually and underscores the importance of wearing them essentially full-time (often 20–22 hours/day) for best results. American Association of Orthodontists
A 2025 systematic review found that clear aligners and fixed braces are both effective for simpler, non-extraction cases; evidence suggested advantages for aligners in periodontal health and quality of life, while calling for more high-quality research for complex movements. PubMed
A 2023 analysis reported both aligners and braces can work in extraction cases, though treatment time may be longer with aligners; again, case selection and compliance matter. PubMed

Your Smile, Your Rules

The big win with Orthodontic solutions including Invisalign & custom clear aligners is flexibility. You can eat your usual foods, keep your same hygiene routine, and still move teeth efficiently—as long as you wear the trays as prescribed. If your case calls for braces, we’ll be honest about that, too, and explain why. Either way, the goal is the same: a healthy bite and a smile that lines up with how you want to look and feel.

Curious whether Invisalign or custom clear aligners fit your goals? Call Bensonhurst Implant and Family Dentistry at 718-372-2800 or visit 2250 86th St 2nd floor, Brooklyn, NY 11214 to schedule a consultation.