Dr. Anne C. Kossowan of Kossowan Orthodontics is proud to provide braces of all types for her patients that live in or work near the East 70s in NYC.

When it comes to choosing a type of braces, it is important to take into consideration your lifestyle and changes you may have to make while undergoing orthodontic treatment.

Types of braces Kossowan Orthodontics offers:

• Self-ligating braces: Self-ligating braces use clips instead of elastics to guide the teeth into place. The clip helps reduce the amount of pressure placed on each tooth, and decreases the number of adjustments because there are no elastics around the brackets to replace. This types of braces come in metal, clear or ceramic brackets, so for those with cosmetic concerns have more options.
• Invisible braces: Also known as lingual braces, are placed behind the tooth. Lingual braces are a great alternative if you want to under-go orthodontic treatment a little more discretely.
• Ceramic braces: Ceramic braces are made out of clear ceramic material and therefore are less visible than traditional braces. However clear braces tend to be a little more brittle than metal braces and therefore used primarily on the top teeth.
• Invisalign & Invisalign Teen: Invisalign is the newest technology in orthodontic treatment to hit the market. These clear aligner trays are invisible to the naked-eye and removable by the wearer. Patients are able to undergo orthodontic treatment and make virtually no lifestyle changes.

To find out more about how Kossowan Orthodontics can provide you with braces if you live in or work near the East 70s in NYC contact us at: (212) 517-9795