Clear Aligners
Wynatte Chu, DDS
Cosmetic & General Dentist located in New York, NY & Westport, CT
Not everyone is born with a picture-perfect smile, but that doesn’t mean you can’t achieve one—and keep it healthy for the future. With the clear aligners, your dream of a dazzling, healthy smile is within reach! This innovative treatment uses custom-made, removable trays to shift your teeth into place gently—no wires, no brackets, just results. Dr. Wynatte Chu, an expert in clear aligner orthodontics, has helped countless adults and teens in New York City, as well as Westport, CT, achieve the straight, beautiful smiles they've always wanted, setting the foundation for a lifetime of good oral health.
Clear Aligners
Get the confidence of a great smile!!! Dr. Wynatte Chu has been a certified dental provider of Clear Aligners since 2004. As a Clear Aligners Provider, she has been expertly helping adults and teens in Westport, Connecticut, and throughout the Chinatown and Tribeca neighborhoods of New York City, enjoy straighter teeth and beautiful smiles.
What is Clear Aligners Treatment?
Clear Aligners treatment gradually straightens your teeth by wearing a series of clear, removable aligners. Unlike traditional orthodontics, there are no brackets, wires, or restrictions.
Clear Aligners Treatment in 3 Easy Steps
Step 1 Consultation with Dr. Wynatte Chu
At the initial consultation, Dr. Wynatte Chu will discuss your smile goals. Using digital imaging and Impression, she will be able to develop a custom treatment plan for you.
Step 2 Start Your Smile Transformation
From the first aligners, your journey begins. Dr. Chu will assure the aligners fit well and answer any questions you may have. Each set of aligners is worn 20-22 hours per day, changing them every 1 to 2 weeks, as directed by Dr. Chu’s custom plan. They are only removed to eat and drink. Each set of aligners will gently and gradually shift your teeth into place, according to your custom treatment plan, until you have reached you beautiful new smile.
Depending on the complexity of your treatment plan, a beautiful smile can be achieved in as little as 6 months. Every 6-8 weeks, Dr. Chu will schedule a check-in appointment to evaluate the progress and give you the next batch of aligners in your treatment.
Step 3 Keeping Your Brand New Smile
For lasting results, you will be fitted with Vivera retainers that you will wear while sleeping. There retainers are custom made according to your Clear Aligners treatment plan and are 30% stronger than other retainers.
How much does Clear Aligners cost?
Clear Aligners is affordable. Whether it is a simple or complex, Clear Aligners can transform your smile faster and more comfortably than traditional braces and at a similar cost. Dr. Wynatte Chu accepts a number of different payment options including, CareCredit, HSA accounts, 12-month In-office financing and more.
Tracked actual tooth movement during Clear Aligners treatment with an iTero Element 5D Digital scanner.
Patient has incredibly fast results in just 3 short months