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What You Should Know If You Are Choosing Between Invisalign® and Braces

Forest Hills Orthodontic Associates in Forest Hills, NY

Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent, a busy professional, or even a teenager, we all want to be confident about our smiles.

But many of us need help correcting embarrassing issues, such as crooked teeth, crowded teeth, and gaps. Two popular methods dentists use to straighten teeth are Invisalign® and braces. Both are great options, but how do you know which one is right for you?

For decades, metal braces were the only way to straighten crooked teeth. These days, braces can be made from ceramic material or attached to the backs of teeth. Another popular option is Invisalign®. With this system, you wear pairs of removable plastic trays that adjust your teeth over time.

At Forest Hills Orthodontic Associates, Emanuel Mizrahi, DDS, will help you determine which treatment can best give you a healthy, beautiful smile.

The basics

Braces are metal brackets that are bonded to each tooth, and they’re held together by tiny wires. These wires are adjusted over time to help straighten misaligned teeth.

With Invisalign®, Dr. Mizrahi scans your teeth to create 3-D computer images of your teeth. Using these images, Dr. Mizrahi creates a treatment plan and sends the information to the Invisalign® lab where your aligners are made.

When you get your aligners, you’ll wear the plastic trays over your teeth like mouthguards, switching to a slightly adjusted set every two weeks until your teeth are shifted into their ideal positions.

Time involved

With Invisalign®, you’ll go to Dr. Mizrahi for follow-up visits every 4-6 weeks. Much of your treatment will be done at home, because you will have all of your aligner sets. You’ll switch out one set for another every two weeks or so, and you’ll see Dr. Mizrahi to make sure your treatment is continuing as planned.

With traditional braces, you’ll need to visit Dr. Mizrahi every 4 weeks for new bands, wires, and other adjustments.

Aesthetics and style

Invisalign® is popular because the aligner trays are clear and inconspicuous. You can wear your aligners without feeling self-conscious.

Before now, wearing braces meant you had to smile through a mouthful of metal. These days, you can get tooth-colored or clear braces.

Patient compliance

Invisalign® is a popular choice, but its efficacy relies on your compliance. You’ll need to wear your aligners for 20-22 hours a day.

While it’s convenient that you can remove your aligners to eat and clean your teeth, you must remember to put them back in. If you don’t, you may hinder your progress.

These issues don’t occur with braces, because they’re attached to your teeth for the duration of your treatment.

Ease of maintenance

With Invisalign®, you’ll need to take your aligners out when you eat, and you’ll need to brush your teeth and rinse your aligners before you put them back in.

With braces, you’ll need to avoid sticky or hard foods as they can dislodge your brackets or break your wires. Also, braces are more likely to trap food particles in your mouth. You should brush and floss twice a day.

Do you want to find out more about Invisalign® aligners and braces? Book an appointment online or over the phone with Forest Hills Orthodontic Associates today to learn more.

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tsvi P.
True professional. Guided us well about treatment options and possible outcomes. Well organized office. His crew was supportive and friendly as well. Highly recommended.
Melina R.
i was very pleased with my visit at Emanuel Mizrahi clinic. i needed to get a serious check up for my teeth. first, i was very well greeted by the receptionist. them during the check up everything was throughly explained to me in regards to what i need to get done by Dr. Emanuel Mizrahi ,he is a very trustworthy and professional dentist and i will be coming back for my dental needs🦷✨
ELI N.
I could not have been more happier and satisfied with how my teeth came out from dr Mizrahi! Thank you to him and his team for making my smile great again!!
rita L.
Dr. Mizrahi is knowledgeable and patience. Facility is clean and organized, I would've recommend my friends to come here.
Naoko M.
Great doctor, great stuff and great vibes. Highly recommended!!
I had my teeth alignment fixed with Invisalign and they looks great now. I could say my case was a bit complicated with implant, although Dr.Mizrahi and stuff did wonderful job with what I wanted to do which was fixing my teeth alignment before putting implant for my front left tooth that I got damaged by the accident. Because it was front, I worried that how it will look with Invisalign but they fill the tooth well and no one noticed that I was wearing it or tooth missing. First day for Invisalign, the stuff got out of her way and made sure I received it immediately. After finished with treatment, successfully able to put implant and my teeth looks great! Also, last but not least, their office is always clean and gives me good feeling. Probably something to do with the place and people who work there. I am always feeling great when I leaving the office. Thank you so much for such a great works.
Yamil B.
Doctor Emanuel was able to avoid surgery with aligner treatment and the assistants were very nice
Lauren
I can’t thank Dr. Mizrahi and his lovely staff enough. I’ve been a patient of his for 7yrs now and each visit has been always pleasant. The office is always clean & very spacious. Dr. Mizrahi and his assistants are very professional. I loved when I got my braces & I must say loved coming every time for my monthly check ups. Had a great experience with my braces ( actually kind of miss them lol ) but overall I’m so happy with my outcome it’s been a few years now and I’m still HAPPY with my results 😁😁😁😁 if your looking for GREAT WORK & Service don’t hesitate to book appointment for yourself or your little ones you won’t be disappointed Trust me. I highly recommend Dr. Mizrahi and his staff to anyone in need. Thank so much again for turning my shy smile to a big smile 😃😁🦷
Anna G.
*Update May 2025*

Dr. Mizrahi is a brilliant and compassionate orthodontist. As someone who grew up with no dental care my case was rather complicated. He helps you to navigate through your case with profound knowledge and experience. I have worked with quite a few dentists in the past few years, so I can tell the difference. His office is also clean, organized and brings you a sense of warmth. His staff are all courteous and caring.

Dr. Mizrahi and his team are truly the best.
Kenesha Traynham- C.
Dr. Emanuel Mizrahi is absolutely amazing ! The office is so professional and accommodating. They’re more like our family and they’ve been with her all throughout her junior hs and prepared her well for her first hs year. We are so appreciative and happy with his work!
Nahomy Felicita A.
amazing orthodontist
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