There is no age limit to getting the perfect smile. We treat patients of all ages; little ones between the ages of 6 and 10, pre-teens, teens, and even adults. Whether you’re considering orthodontic treatment for strictly cosmetic reasons, or because you’re experiencing pain due to oral misalignment like TMJ, we can help. After all, crooked teeth or a misaligned bite can cause gum disease, bone loss and even abnormal wear and tear on your teeth.
At Park Avenue Orthodontics, Dr. Stoess-Allen offers all the cutting-edge appliance alternatives specifically designed for adults. Appliances like the Insignia® custom bracket/wire system, Invisalign® and even traditional metal braces or Damon® braces.
At Park Avenue Orthodontics, Dr. Stoess-Allen offers all the cutting-edge appliance alternatives specifically designed for adults. Appliances like the Insignia® custom bracket/wire system, Invisalign® and even traditional metal braces or Damon® braces.
Dr. Stoess-Allen also offers a special expertise in treating issues like open bites and TMJ/TMD through non-surgical orthodontic treatment using Invisalign and other treatment options. We are proud to work on correcting these issues and offering our patients a health foundation for their smiles!
With Invisalign®, you’re what everyone sees, not your braces. That’s what makes Invisalign a virtual modern-day miracle for those looking to straighten their teeth. Invisalign uses custom trays to gently and affectively move your teeth into the exact ideal position Dr. Stoess-Allen maps out for you. The trays are made from smooth, comfortable, clear plastic that you wear over your teeth like a retainer or mouthguard. Yet, the plastic is so thin it’s barely visible, making it perfect for adults and teens. What’s also great about Invisalign is that it can be used to help fix cases ranging from mild to complex. Thinking about Invisalign? You should be. In Manhattan, Dr. Stoess-Allen is an expert in Invisalign and understands how to best treat every single orthodontic problem that exists.
It’s become a sort of rite of passage to get braces when you’re a teenager, but times have changed. Teens no longer have to get traditional braces. With Invisalign Teen, you’re the star not your braces. What’s also nice is that kids don’t have to wait to be a teenager to straighten their smile. They can start using traditional Invisalign as early as 10 or 11. And because we’re an Invisalign orthodontic practice with a proven track record, you can relax and let us help make your teen’s smile picture perfect.
Invisalign First is a treatment that can help children from ages 6 to 10. This Phase I treatment helps children who still have their baby teeth train their smiles so that when they’re older they won’t need as much intervention. Another great thing about starting with Invisalign First with Dr. Stoess-Allen is that she only requires her youngest patients to wear their Invisalign retainers at home! And that means you won’t have to worry about your little one losing it at school.
Damon® Braces are truly incredible, not only are they passive and self-ligating, they eliminate the need for elastics and metal ties. This means you don’t need to tighten them as much as you do with traditional braces. The Damon System, which includes Damon Clear, is proven to move teeth more effectively, giving patients that full, 10-tooth smile they’ve always wanted.
Insignia® is a special treatment that uses digital scans to create custom 3D representations of the exact positioning of each tooth. This allows you to see faster results with fewer office visits. It’s a big deal to be an Insignia® orthodontist, and Dr. Stoess-Allen is proud to offer this type treatment to her patients.
The ALF appliance has so many positive benefits. Not only does it not interfere with speech or proper tongue positioning as it expands your palate, it also helps to create a healthy foundation for accurate mandibular positioning, enhanced airway space and a sound bilateral TMJ relationship. So, how does it work? The ALF appliance uses a light, natural, continuous force to open the sutures of the maxilla for lateral expansion and also anterior protraction.
When your teeth and jaws are misaligned you can experience serious pain from TMJ and TMD. Luckily, Dr. Janet Stoess-Allen is here to help by offering patients a non-surgical treatment program through Invisalign® that can help relieve the pain many adults experience. During your first visit, Dr. Stoess-Allen and our team will develop a unique treatment plan for your specific needs. And unlike other practices, you’ll leave that initial visit with a clear understanding of what to expect, how long treatment will last, and about how much it should cost.
Smiles can be finicky. Once you get them to where you want them, you have to keep wearing your retainer to keep your teeth in their new position. If you don’t wear it you run the risk of having your teeth shift back. And no one wants that, least of all you. At Park Avenue Orthodontics, we use Invisalign retainers by Align Technology. What’s great about these retainers is that they’re made from digital scans of your teeth so that they fit perfectly. In addition, they’re virtually invisible, and are more comfortable than the retainers of the past. We also offer Vivera retainers upon request!