Invisalign® is a set of clear, removable aligners that straighten teeth without brackets or wires. At R & R Orthodontics, every case is planned and supervised by Dr. Richard G. Rosenbloom, an orthodontic specialist with 37 years in practice. Exams are free, no referral is needed, and payment plans start at $200 a month with no interest.
How Invisalign Actually Works
Your treatment is a series of custom aligners, each one slightly different from the last. Every aligner moves specific teeth a small, planned distance. Worn in sequence, those small movements add up to the final result.
The practical details matter more than the concept:
- You change aligners roughly every one to two weeks, depending on your plan.
- They are worn about 20 to 22 hours a day, coming out to eat, drink anything other than water, and brush.
- You come in every six to ten weeks so we can check that teeth are tracking as planned.
- Most cases use somewhere between 18 and 30 aligners in total.
Treatment length depends on the case rather than the appliance. Simple crowding can resolve quickly, while cases involving bite correction take considerably longer.
The most important factor in your result is wear time. Aligners only move teeth while they are in your mouth, so wearing them 20 to 22 hours a day keeps your treatment on schedule.
Digital Scanning With iTero
We take the records for your aligners with an iTero® intraoral scanner. It is a small wand that photographs the surfaces of your teeth and builds an accurate three-dimensional model in a few minutes.
That model is what your aligners are manufactured from, so its accuracy directly determines how well they fit. A scan captures detail that a physical impression can distort, and it can be checked and retaken on the spot if needed.
It also lets us show you the plan rather than describe it. You can see the projected movement of your own teeth on screen before committing to anything, which makes the conversation about trade-offs a great deal more concrete.
More on our iTero scanner.
Invisalign or Braces?
We offer both, and we will recommend whichever one fits your needs best, since each suits different situations.
Invisalign tends to suit adults and older teenagers, people whose work makes visible brackets unappealing, patients who play wind instruments or contact sports, and cases involving mild to moderate crowding, spacing, or relapse after earlier treatment.
Braces tend to suit significant bite corrections, cases requiring substantial tooth rotation or vertical movement, younger patients still growing, and anyone who may find it hard to wear a removable appliance 20 to 22 hours a day. We will talk through this with you before treatment begins, so you can choose the option that fits your lifestyle.
Some cases work equally well either way, and then the choice is yours. Dr. Rosenbloom will always be clear about what Invisalign can and cannot do for your smile.
See our types of braces page for the alternative.
What Invisalign Costs Here
We are happy to share our payment terms up front, so your family can plan with confidence.
Our terms are the same for every patient. Down payments start at $500, and monthly payments start at $200. Our in-house plans carry no interest, because we finance them ourselves rather than routing you to a third-party lender. While we are not in-network, we accept most PPO plans. We will submit your claim, take assignment of benefits where it is allowed, and arrange the difference with you. HSA and FSA funds can also be used.
Your exact fee depends on your case, and Dr. Rosenbloom will go over it with you after your exam.
Invisalign Across Dutchess County
R & R Orthodontics is an Invisalign Provider, and Dr. Rosenbloom plans every case personally rather than delegating it.
We treat Invisalign patients from LaGrangeville, Poughkeepsie, Fishkill, East Fishkill, Wappingers Falls, Hopewell Junction, Pleasant Valley, Hyde Park, and Poughquag, all from our office at 1145 Route 55. For most of the county that is a fifteen to twenty-five minute drive, and aligner appointments are short.
Dr. Rosenbloom plans every Invisalign case himself and reviews your progress at each visit. If a tooth is not moving as planned, he adjusts your treatment right away.
Book a Free Invisalign Exam
The consultation is free, takes 30 minutes to an hour, and needs no referral. You will see a scan of your own teeth and leave knowing whether Invisalign suits your case.
Call or text (845) 471-1186, or request an appointment online. We are at 1145 Route 55, Suite 1 in LaGrangeville, a half mile west of the Taconic State Parkway.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 30-minute rule for Invisalign?
It refers to how long your aligners should be out. After eating, drinking anything other than water, or brushing, aim to have them back in within 30 minutes. Total time out of the mouth is what erodes your progress, and meals add up faster than most people expect.
Will Invisalign affect my speech?
Slightly, and briefly. Most people notice a mild lisp for a few days with the first aligner while the tongue adjusts to the extra thickness. It nearly always resolves within a week, and talking through it speeds that up.
Can Invisalign fix bite problems, or only crooked teeth?
It can address many bite issues, including some overbites, underbites, and crossbites, usually with the help of small tooth-coloured attachments or elastics. Severe skeletal discrepancies are a different matter and are often better treated with braces, sometimes alongside jaw surgery. Your exam will tell you which category you are in.
What happens if I do not wear my aligners enough?
Teeth stop tracking, the next aligner stops fitting properly, and treatment stalls. If it goes on long enough we may need to rescan and remake the remaining aligners. If you have fallen behind on wear, just let us know. We can help you get back on track.
How do I clean my aligners?
Rinse them whenever they come out and brush them gently with a soft toothbrush and cool water. Skip toothpaste, which is abrasive enough to cloud the plastic, and skip hot water, which can warp it.