Adult Orthodontics Nobody Notices
ClearCorrect uses a series of transparent, custom trays to move teeth gradually — no brackets, no wires. Trays come out for meals, coffee, dates, and big meetings. For Upper West Side professionals and Columbia students, it is the straight-smile route that fits around a city schedule. Morningside Heights graduate students name the killer feature: trays out for presentations, photos, dates — then back in. Discipline does the moving; nobody sees the machinery.
See the Plan Before You Start
Treatment begins with digital X-rays, photos, and impressions that become a 3D model of your smile. ClearCorrect generates week-by-week visualizations so you see the projected result before committing — and roughly how long it should take (most cases: 6 to 18 months). Honest carve-outs exist: significant bite or skeletal issues need a specialist referral, and patients who will not wear trays 22 hours honestly self-selected out. We refer rather than sell a slow failure. Daily flow: rinse trays morning and night, keep the case in your bag not your pocket-napkin, and call when a tray feels off by day four rather than month four. Trays change forces incrementally — usually about 0.25mm per tray which is why soreness stays that quiet pressure feeling, not a jolt. Records week one means photos, scan, and a realistic simulation before any plastic arrives. While wearing, cleaning and coffee outside trays preserves the clarity. Cheap mail-order clones skip the records stage, which is why crowns-on-trays disasters happen; our checks catch tiny missteps weekly so tracking never quietly railroads.
- Nearly invisible trays
- Removable for food, brushing, and flossing
- No sharp brackets or wire emergencies
- Predictable 6–18 month timelines for most cases
What to Expect
Records & Simulation
Imaging and impressions become a personalized 3D plan you preview.
Wear the Trays
About 22 hours daily; out for anything but water.
Checkpoints & Retainer
Short progress visits, final evaluation, and a retainer protects the result.
Why Patients Choose Us
Discreet for Adults
Clear trays blend into work, school, and photos.
Flexible for Real Life
Removable for meals and events — just wear them the rest of the time.
Dentist-Monitored
Progress checked in person, with honest resets when tracking slips.
Thinking about clearcorrect clear aligners?
Appointments are never double-booked — first evaluation includes a written plan with estimated costs.
Is ClearCorrect Right for You?
Clear aligners handle many mild-to-moderate crowding, spacing, and post-braces relapse cases beautifully. The daily contract: about 22 hours of wear. Mild drifting behind schedule shows up as a tight-feeling tray — tell us that week and it stays fixable. The finishing question patients don't ask: what keeps you straight? The retainer is included and priced up front — always.
- Mild to moderate crowding or spacing
- Post-braces relapse
- Commitment to ~22-hour daily wear
- Realistic timeline expectations
ClearCorrect Cost and Coverage
Some dental plans contribute toward aligner therapy; we verify yours first. Your treatment price is quoted in writing before the first tray. CareCredit monthly plans are available at our Columbus Avenue office, and the records visit produces the exact figure, not a range.
ClearCorrect vs. Alternatives
Versus metal braces, aligners are discreet and removable but demand discipline — left on the napkin, they do nothing. ClearCorrect vs. Invisalign: both custom clear tray systems; ClearCorrect is often the cost-friendlier equivalent for the same mechanics. We lay it out side by side at consult.
Why Start Here on the UWS
Progress visits are short, and being two blocks from Central Park makes walking appointments easy. A former-teacher explanation style means you actually understand your simulation and your weeks, not just the price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Schedule Your Visit
Appointments are never double-booked — the room is reserved just for you. Book online or call (917) 261-7555.