Straighter teeth.
No metal.
Invisalign uses a series of clear, removable aligners to gradually shift your teeth into alignment, without brackets or wires. Dr. Andrey Ilyabayev offers Invisalign to teens and adults across Bayside, Queens, and the surrounding NY area.
What Is Invisalign?
Invisalign moves your teeth using a series of custom, clear plastic aligners rather than metal brackets and wires. Each aligner in the series is slightly different, applying gentle, controlled pressure that shifts your teeth toward their planned position. You switch to the next aligner in the series on a schedule Dr. Ilyabayev sets for you, and because the aligners are removable, you take them out to eat, brush, and floss.
Is Invisalign Right for You?
Invisalign works well for mild to moderate crowding, gaps, and bite issues in teens and adults. It requires discipline, since the aligners need to be worn 20 to 22 hours a day to stay on schedule. Invisalign is generally not recommended for children whose jaws are still developing, and severe misalignment or bite problems may still call for traditional braces. Dr. Ilyabayev will evaluate your teeth and bite during a consultation to tell you plainly whether Invisalign is the right fit.
Invisalign vs. Traditional Braces
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Hours a Day Do I Wear My Aligners?
Invisalign aligners are designed to be worn 20 to 22 hours a day, removed only for eating, drinking anything other than water, brushing, and flossing.
Can Invisalign Fix Severe Misalignment?
Invisalign is most effective for mild to moderate crowding, spacing, and bite issues. For more severe cases, Dr. Ilyabayev may recommend traditional braces or a combined approach instead.
Do I Need to Clean My Aligners?
Yes. Aligners cover your teeth for most of the day, so keeping them and your teeth clean matters. ADA-affiliated researchers are actively studying how aligners affect the mouth’s bacterial balance, underscoring why consistent brushing, flossing, and aligner cleaning are part of a healthy treatment routine (ADA News).
Is Invisalign Available for Teens?
Yes. Invisalign Teen is designed for adolescent patients and includes features to help track compliance with wear time.
Does Insurance Cover Invisalign?
Coverage varies by plan. Bayside Dental Arts works with PPO insurance and offers financing through CareCredit, Cherry, and LendingClub.
Ready to Straighten Your Smile?
Dr. Ilyabayev will evaluate your teeth and bite to determine whether Invisalign is the right fit for you, starting with a consultation.
