Bensonhurst residents looking for Invisalign have a specialist orthodontist a few minutes away. Halabi Orthodontics is at 575 Kings Highway, on the Gravesend side of the neighborhood, and Dr. Eli Halabi has been fitting Invisalign for teenagers and adults from Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights for over twenty years. Align Technology lists the practice as an Invisalign Platinum Provider, a tier based on case volume.
Key takeaways
- Invisalign uses a series of clear removable aligners, changed every one to two weeks, to move teeth.
- It is offered for adults, teens and children (Invisalign First) at our Kings Highway office.
- From central Bensonhurst, the office is roughly ten minutes by car, or the Kings Highway stop on the B or Q.
- The first consultation is free and includes a digital scan of your teeth.
- Call (718) 550-6832 to book.
Why Bensonhurst Patients Choose Invisalign
Bensonhurst is a neighborhood of families, small businesses and long commutes into Manhattan. The reasons patients here choose aligners over braces are practical: nothing shows in a client meeting or a school photograph, there are no food restrictions because the trays come out to eat, and appointments are further apart than with braces, which matters when every trip is fitted around work on 86th Street or a commute on the D train.
Aligners suit a wide range of problems, from crowding and spacing to many overbites, underbites and crossbites. What they need from you is discipline: the trays have to be in for twenty to twenty-two hours a day or the teeth stop moving. Dr. Halabi will tell you honestly at the consultation whether your case is one aligners handle well or one that fixed braces would treat more predictably.
How Invisalign Treatment Works at Halabi Orthodontics
| Stage | What happens | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Free consultation | Examination, digital iTero scan, photographs, discussion of options | Kings Highway office |
| Treatment plan | Dr. Halabi plans every tooth movement digitally; you preview the projected result | Reviewed with you at the office |
| Aligners fitted | Small tooth colored attachments bonded where needed; first trays fitted | One visit, about an hour |
| Progress checks | Every six to ten weeks; new trays issued in batches | Office visits, with remote monitoring between them where appropriate |
| Refinement | Extra trays if any teeth need a final adjustment | Included in comprehensive treatment |
| Retention | Retainers fitted to hold the result | Office |
Most comprehensive Invisalign cases at our office finish in twelve to eighteen months; simpler cases are shorter. The American Association of Orthodontists and the Cleveland Clinic both cover the general differences between aligners and braces if you want an outside reference.
Invisalign for Teens and Children in Bensonhurst
Invisalign Teen adds wear indicators that fade with use, so parents and Dr. Halabi can see whether the trays are actually being worn, and it is designed to accommodate erupting molars. For younger children, Invisalign First can be used for early treatment where the arches need expanding or space needs holding. Details are on our Invisalign for kids and teens page.
What Invisalign Costs in Bensonhurst
The fee depends on how much movement your teeth need and how long the plan runs; a short cosmetic course and a full comprehensive case are priced differently. A comprehensive fee at Halabi Orthodontics covers the scan and records, every aligner in the plan, refinement trays, all appointments and the retainers at the end. Orthodontic insurance benefits usually apply to Invisalign the same way they apply to braces, and monthly payment plans are available. We give you the figure in writing at the free consultation; there is more on our Invisalign cost page.
Getting to Us from Bensonhurst
- By subway: the Kings Highway station on the B and Q is about a five-minute walk from the office.
- By car: from 86th Street and Bay Parkway, head north on Bay Parkway and east on Kings Highway; roughly ten minutes depending on traffic. Street parking is available.
- Office: 575 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11223. Phone (718) 676-5000 for current patients, (718) 550-6832 for new patients.
We also see patients from Bay Ridge, Gravesend, Sheepshead Bay and Midwood. For the practice in general, including braces, see our Bensonhurst orthodontist page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an Invisalign provider in Bensonhurst?
Halabi Orthodontics is on Kings Highway, on the border of Bensonhurst and Gravesend, about ten minutes from the center of Bensonhurst. Dr. Halabi is an Invisalign Platinum Provider.
How many hours a day do I wear the aligners?
Twenty to twenty-two. They come out only to eat, drink anything other than water, and brush.
How often do I visit the office?
Usually every six to ten weeks, with several sets of aligners issued at each visit. That is fewer visits than braces need.
Can teenagers get Invisalign?
Yes. Invisalign Teen includes wear indicators and is designed for mouths that are still changing.
Does Invisalign hurt?
Expect pressure and tenderness for a day or two after each new tray, usually mild. It is a sign the teeth are moving.
What if I lose an aligner?
Call the office. Usually you move to the next tray a little early or go back to the previous one while a replacement is made.
Do you accept insurance for Invisalign?
Yes. Orthodontic benefits generally cover Invisalign as they cover braces. We verify your plan at the consultation.
Is the consultation free?
Yes. It includes the examination and a digital scan, with no obligation.
Looking for Invisalign in Bensonhurst? Book a free consultation with Dr. Eli Halabi at 575 Kings Highway. Call (718) 550-6832.
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