Invisalign is right for many Kingston teens and adults with crowding, spacing, overbites, underbites, crossbites or rotated teeth, as long as they’ll wear aligners 20 to 22 hours a day. A free consult with an iTero scan confirms whether it fits.
Invisalign is the option many Kingston adults ask about first, and plenty of parents wonder whether their teen is ready for the responsibility. Aligners are nearly invisible and removable, so nothing on the menu is off limits. The catch is that they only work when you wear them. At Efros Orthodontics, our Kingston office on Hurley Avenue serves families from Uptown, the Stockade District, the Rondout, Saugerties, Woodstock and across the mid-Hudson Valley. This guide will help you decide whether Invisalign fits you or your teen.
How Does Invisalign Work?
A series of custom aligners
Invisalign uses a series of clear, custom-made plastic aligners to move your teeth into position: no brackets, no wires and nothing that shows up in photographs. Each aligner in your series is shaped to move teeth a small amount toward the final plan. Learn more on our Invisalign in Kingston page.
Planned from a 3D scan
Treatment starts with an iTero scan, a small handheld wand that builds a detailed 3D model of your teeth in a few minutes. There’s no putty and no radiation from the scan itself. Your model goes up on the screen beside you, so you can see the problem our doctors are describing. Read about the scanner on our technology page.
An established treatment
Invisalign has been around since the late 1990s and has treated millions of patients worldwide. It’s a well-established alternative to braces that happens to be nearly invisible.
What Can Invisalign Treat?
Common problems aligners correct
- Crowding
- Spacing and gaps
- Overbite and underbite
- Crossbite
- Crooked or rotated teeth
When braces may be better
Some cases are better treated with braces. If that’s true for you, our doctors will say so. They’ll also explain why, so you can make an informed choice.
Is Invisalign Right for Your Teen?
The wear-time question
Aligners need to be in the mouth 20 to 22 hours a day, which means taking them out for meals and brushing and putting them straight back in. Patients who treat them as optional don’t finish on schedule. Patients who commit tend to find the routine becomes automatic within a couple of weeks.
Signs your teen is ready
- They keep track of their phone, keys and sports gear
- They’re motivated by how their smile will look
- They’ll brush before putting aligners back in, even at school
- They’re comfortable storing aligners in a case instead of a napkin
Teen life with aligners
Removing aligners for big events and meals makes them popular with teens who play sports, perform or simply don’t want metal in photos. Our Invisalign for teens in Kingston page covers the teen experience.
Is Invisalign Right for You as an Adult?
Discreet at work
The aligners are hard to notice across a table or a counter, which matters to adults who would rather not wear visible hardware for a year or more.
Fitting treatment around life
Adults juggling work, kids and commutes along Route 9W or the Thruway appreciate that Invisalign visits are straightforward. Our Invisalign for adults in Kingston page explains adult treatment.
Correcting relapse
Many adults had braces as kids, stopped wearing retainers and noticed teeth shifting. Invisalign is a common way to correct that relapse.
How Does Invisalign Compare With Braces?
| Factor | Invisalign | Braces |
|---|---|---|
| — | — | — |
| Appearance | Nearly invisible clear aligners | Metal or tooth-colored ceramic brackets |
| Removable | Yes, for eating and brushing | No |
| Food rules | None while aligners are out | Avoid sticky, hard and chewy foods |
| Daily commitment | Wear 20 to 22 hours a day | Care and diet around brackets |
| Price at Efros | Same as braces | Same as Invisalign |
What About Younger Kids?
Invisalign has a version built specifically for children called Invisalign First. It’s generally used as phase one treatment, roughly between ages 6 and 10, to create room and guide development so phase two is shorter and simpler. Our doctors recommend early growth evaluations for children around age seven.
What Happens at a Free Consult in Kingston?
About an hour
Your first visit is a free, no-obligation consultation that takes about an hour. After you check in and complete forms, we take any necessary X-rays and may use the iTero scanner.
A straight recommendation
One of our doctors reviews everything with you, answers questions and discusses whether treatment is recommended now or whether it’s better to monitor, including “not yet,” when that’s the honest answer.
Starting treatment
If treatment makes sense, you’ll learn about options, financing and insurance. You can typically schedule your start for a later date, with same-day treatment available in some cases.
How Much Does Invisalign Cost in Kingston?
Same price as braces
Braces and Invisalign are priced identically at Efros Orthodontics, so you can choose the treatment that fits your life, not your budget.
Payment plans and insurance
We offer 0% interest payment plans for up to three years, with monthly payments as low as $99 in some cases, and we’re in-network with most major insurance plans.
Discounts
We offer discounts for siblings, military personnel, teachers and first responders.
Where Is Our Kingston Office?
Our Kingston office is at 149 Hurley Avenue, central to the city and an easy drive from Hurley, Saugerties, Woodstock, Rosendale and New Paltz. Hours are Monday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Families to the north can read about care in Saugerties.
How Do You Care for Aligners Day to Day?
Take aligners out for meals, brush before putting them back in, and store them in their case whenever they’re out of your mouth. Rinse them when you remove them and avoid hot water, which can warp the plastic. Keeping these habits from the first week makes the 20 to 22 hour routine feel automatic and helps treatment finish on schedule.
Request a Free Consult in Kingston
The easiest way to know if Invisalign is right for you or your teen is to see your own 3D scan. Visit our Kingston location or request a free consult to get started.
