Invisalign can treat far more than minor crowding. In experienced hands, clear aligners can correct many complex cases, including overbites, underbites, crossbites and open bites. The results depend heavily on the orthodontist who plans the treatment. At Mizrahi Orthodontics, our office at 372 Avenue U in Gravesend, Brooklyn, we are a Diamond Plus Invisalign provider, a level reached by the top 1% of Invisalign providers.
What Counts as a Complex Invisalign Case?
- Significant crowding or spacing
- Overbites, underbites, crossbites and open bites
- Cases that need precise tooth rotation or root movement
- Combined treatment, such as Invisalign with jaw surgery
- Adults who had braces as kids and whose teeth have shifted
Why Provider Experience Makes the Difference
Invisalign is a tool, and the result depends on how the treatment is designed. Every aligner movement, attachment and refinement is planned by the orthodontist. Every Invisalign plan at our practice is created by our team of doctors working together, led by Dr. Ronald Mizrahi, a Professor of Orthodontics at Touro College of Dental Medicine.
Treating a high volume of Invisalign patients means knowing which tooth movements aligners handle well, when to add attachments or elastics, and when a case is better treated another way. That experience is what makes complex results more predictable.
Modern Technology Along the Way
- iTero digital scans replace messy impressions, and you can see a preview of your new smile before you start.
- Virtual check-ins help keep treatment on track with fewer office visits.
- Refinements fine-tune the final result when needed.
Invisalign vs. Braces for Complex Cases
| Invisalign | Braces | |
|---|---|---|
| Visible when you smile? | Nearly invisible | Yes, unless you choose InSmile™ Hidden Braces |
| Removable? | Yes, take them out to eat and brush | No |
| Daily wear | Must be worn most of the day | Always working |
| Office visits | Fewer, with virtual check-ins | Regular adjustments |
Some patients still do best with braces, such as Damon braces, LightForce or InSmile™ Hidden Braces. At your consultation, Dr. Mizrahi will give you an honest recommendation based on your bite and goals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Invisalign
Can Invisalign fix an overbite or underbite?
Many overbites and underbites can be treated with Invisalign when the treatment is carefully planned. Severe jaw differences may need jaw surgery combined with aligners or braces.
What does Diamond Plus Invisalign provider mean?
It is a provider level based on the number of Invisalign patients a practice treats. Diamond Plus is reached by the top 1% of Invisalign providers.
How many hours a day do I need to wear Invisalign?
Invisalign aligners are designed to be worn most of the day, typically about 22 hours. If daytime wear is hard for you, ask about our FX 12-hour aligner system.
Is Invisalign right for teens?
Yes. Many teens are good candidates. Dr. Mizrahi will check whether aligners or braces fit your teen’s bite and habits best.
How do I know if my case is too complex for aligners?
The only way to know is an evaluation. At your free consultation, we take a digital scan and Dr. Mizrahi explains which options will work for your case.
Invisalign in Brooklyn
Looking for an experienced Invisalign provider in Brooklyn? Our office is on the 2nd floor of 372 Avenue U in Gravesend, Brooklyn. Our patients come from all over Brooklyn, including Gravesend, Homecrest, Ocean Parkway, Sheepshead Bay, Bensonhurst, Midwood, Flatbush, Bath Beach, Bay Ridge, Fort Hamilton, Sunset Park, Marine Park, Gerritsen Beach, Bergen Beach, Madison, Manhattan Beach, Brighton Beach, Coney Island, Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights, Crown Heights, Williamsburg and Greenpoint, and many families travel from Manhattan. Our team speaks English, Russian, Ukrainian, Georgian, Turkish, Arabic, Hebrew, Spanish and Cantonese.
Learn more on our Clear Aligners page or read about InSmile™ Hidden Braces.
Schedule a Free Consultation
Every treatment plan at Mizrahi Orthodontics is created by our team of doctors working together, led by Dr. Ronald Mizrahi, a Professor of Orthodontics at Touro College of Dental Medicine who has been creating smiles in Brooklyn since 1991. Your first visit is a free consultation with photos and digital scans, and you’ll leave with a personalized plan and payment options. We work with all insurance companies to maximize your orthodontic benefits and offer flexible in-office financing.
Mizrahi Orthodontics
372 Avenue U, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 998-5100