Clear Braces - Nearly Invisible Teeth Straightening

/ Glenn Reit D.D.S./

There Was A Crooked Man Who Walked A Crooked Mile

Maybe, you’re not crooked but maybe you have crooked teeth.  Not that they were bad or did something wrong but they have wandered away from their ideal position in your mouth. What to do?  You could say they’ve been with me this way for so long why should I move them.

Think of gears of a motor.  If the gears are out of alignment they will break off.  Consider a tire on your car, if not in alignment the tire will wear unevenly giving you a rough ride and decrease the longevity of the tire’s life.

If your teeth are out of alignment they also can break and/or lead to gum disease since it will be harder for you to keep them clean.  Here in our dental practice we have the ability to bring your misaligned teeth into alignment.  For most cases we are using clear aligners which means as you go through treatment no will know you have braces in your mouth

In addition to the health component when your teeth are in alignment you will have a more pleasing appearance when you smile.  A good looking healthy smile is always a plus for your own self confidence and when interacting with others.

If you think you are in need of a tooth alignment or just a check up and cleaning consider giving us a call.  We are always interested in meeting new people and helping them to achieve their dental goals.  Conveniently located; on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in Yorkville at 1498 Third Avenue between 84th and 85th streets directly across from our own Upper East Side Mickey Dees in a five story townhouse.

Give us a call today at 212 517 9000, you and your teeth will be glad you did.

Looking for a Dentist in the Upper East Side?

At the practice of Glenn Reit DDS; we provide quality care in a relaxed, comfortable, clean and safe environment. Please contact us today at 212 517 9000 for this or any other of your dental needs. We look forward to seeing and taking care of you!

To Straighten or Not to Straighten?

/ Glenn Reit D.D.S./

That is the question.  You lead with your smile and sometimes if your teeth are out of alignment you might not be smiling that much.  In addition to your appearance, teeth out of alignment can lead to dental problems.  You may ask; how is that?  Crooked teeth allow more food to imbed between them and it may be harder for you to keep them clean.  Why is that important?  Well if you leave food in between your teeth as the food breaks down it releases acids which attack the outside of your teeth and gums.  The acid can lead to tooth decay and irritate your gums leading to gum infections.

So, by bringing your teeth into alignment it will be easier for you to keep your teeth clean.  Another consequence of misaligned teeth is that when they come together they are in the wrong orientation which over time can lead to the teeth fracturing.  Think of the gears of an engine.  If they are not in sync the gears will break.

Finally, a pleasing smile helps in interacting with people.  Unfortunately, people are generally judging other people and before you even open your mouth to speak you smile is conveying a subliminal message.  If you do not like the way your teeth look you might not even be smiling.

Here at the dental practice of Dr Glenn Reit located right here on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in Yorkville we have the ability to straighten your teeth using clear aligners.  These are plastic trays which are worn sequentially which gradually move your teeth into a more pleasing and aligned position.  There is no drilling and no dental injections to perform this treatment and others will not even realize you are going through the treatment.

If this is something you are interested in or you are just in need of a cleaning or check up give us a call at 212 517 9000 and we are always happy to meet and greet new people.  We are conveniently located at 1498 Third Avenue between 84th and 85th streets.

So call us today and soon you’ll be smiling away.

Looking for a Dentist in the Upper East Side?

At the practice of Glenn Reit DDS; we provide quality care in a relaxed, comfortable, clean and safe environment. Please contact us today at 212 517 9000 for this or any other of your dental needs. We look forward to seeing and taking care of you!

Do Braces Do More Than Improve Your Smile

/ Glenn Reit D.D.S./

Most people want to straighten their teeth for the improved esthetics which are obtained.  Yes it takes a  little time but in the long run it will improve your health.  Time is relative.  Look how quickly each year progresses.  It’s Thanksgiving, then Christmas and New Year’s Day and suddenly it's Memorial Day Weekend followed by Labor Day and then we’re back to Thanksgiving once more.

Traditionally braces were metal brackets and metal bands.  The esthetics; not so great but patient compliance awesome for you the patient cannot remove them.   Today there are clear aligners such as Invisalign which work as long as you wear them.  Another plus is that you can’t see them and it is easier to clean your teeth during the orthodontic or teeth moving treatment.

However there is an added benefit to moving your teeth into a more aligned position.  Misaligned teeth do not come together in proper occlusion which leads to them not wearing evenly.  On top of this the teeth over time can actually fracture leading to more dental procedures on your teeth over your lifetime.

Another problem of misaligned teeth is that it is harder for you to clean them.  Not cleaning your teeth can lead to gum problems which if not rectified over time can lead to possible loss of a tooth or teeth.  Even if this does not occur, gum inflammation in your mouth can affect your overall health.  Bleeding gums allow the bacteria in your mouth to spread throughout your body which can cause havoc.

At our dental practice we have been performing orthodontic treatment for many years.  If your case is straightforward we can do it here.  If this is something you are interested in let us know when you come to see us.

Looking for a Dentist in the Upper East Side?

At the practice of Glenn Reit DDS; we provide quality care in a relaxed, comfortable, clean and safe environment. Please contact us today at 212 517 9000 for this or any other of your dental needs. We look forward to seeing and taking care of you!

How Invisalign Can Resolve Crooked Teeth

/ Glenn Reit D.D.S./

There was a crooked man who had crooked teeth who walked a crooked mile to find some food to eat. Now most people are not crooked and do not want crooked teeth but they also do not want a metal mouth look.  So the dilemma is I want straight teeth but do not want to appear as JAWS in the James Bond movies.

There’s good news for you.  We can un-crook your teeth without anyone being the wiser.   How is this possible you ask; since I’ve seen people with the metal wires in their mouths?  Well, today there is clear aligner therapy where clear sequential plastic trays are placed in your mouth to move your teeth into a more pleasing appearance.

Crooked teeth may not be to your liking but in addition to being less than ideal esthetically they can also lead to gum disease and tooth fracture.  When your teeth are out of alignment it is harder to keep them clean due to the overlapping.  This can then lead to gum disease which can take a toll on the rest of your body.  Teeth out of position do not come together correctly leaving a greater chance of fracture or breaking requiring more dental treatment.

We believe patients should brush their teeth twice per day and floss once per day.   With traditional wire braces permanently attached to your teeth you are unable to floss daily.  With clear aligners you remove them when you eat and when you clean your teeth.

All of our patients have adapted to the clear retainers without any issues.  We take orthodontic models when we begin treatment since we find patients are amazed with the result at the end of treatment.  They see their new un-crooked teeth and find it hard to believe their teeth were previously so crooked.

A bonus we have found is that most of our aligner patients actually lose weight during treatment.  No one has ever complained at the end of treatment that now they are more svelte.

Time flies by and patients are amazed how quickly the time flies by and suddenly their treatment is completed.  So if crookedness is not in your vernacular come on in and we will set you on the straight path as far as your teeth are concerned.

We’re not far from you.  Conveniently located on the Upper East Side in the 10028 zip code of Manhattan in the area of Yorktown and even if you live in the 10021, 10075 or 10128 come on down we’re also close to you.  The 4,5,6, Q and third avenue bus lines come to us.  So step lively and watch the closing doors and I and your teeth will thank you.

Even if you only need a cleaning and check up – we’re here for you.

Looking for a Dentist in the Upper East Side?

At the practice of Glenn Reit DDS; we provide quality care in a relaxed, comfortable, clean and safe environment. Please contact us today at 212 517 9000 for this or any other of your dental needs. We look forward to seeing and taking care of you.