Teen & Child Orthodontist in Brooklyn

Envy Smile Dental Spa provides top of the line teen orthodontics in Brooklyn. Our unique dental practice offers a full range of dental services in one convenient location, including cosmetic dentistry, endodontics, general dentistry as well as comprehensive teen orthodontic treatment.

Our dental professionals make it a priority to deliver personalized and advanced dental care in a caring and relaxed atmosphere. Your teen deserves the best when it comes to straightening their smile. Our orthodontist has a wide variety of orthodontic treatment options based on your teen’s specific dental concerns, including traditional braces, clear braces and Invisalign®. At Envy Smile Dental Spa, you will find everything you need to achieve the healthy, attractive smile that others will envy.

Patient Stories

Patient Story

Patient Story

Patient Story

Patient Story

What Are Orthodontic Options for Teens?

The teenage years are prime time for orthodontic correction. Jaws are still developing, permanent teeth have mostly come in, and the window for efficient movement is wide open. At Envy Smile Dental Spa, teens have several paths to a straighter smile, and the right one depends on the complexity of their bite, their lifestyle, and, honestly, how much they care about what shows up in photos.

Traditional metal braces remain the workhorse option for complex cases: overcrowding, severe rotations, bite issues that need precise, continuous control. They’re durable and predictable, and let the orthodontist make fine adjustments throughout treatment.

For teens who want something less noticeable, Mystique ceramic braces use tooth-colored or translucent brackets instead of metal, blending in with natural enamel while still delivering the same mechanical control as traditional braces. It’s a popular middle ground for image-conscious teens who still need more correction than aligners can provide.

Invisalign Teen is a series of clear, removable aligner trays that gradually shift teeth into place, ideal for mild to moderate crowding, spacing, or minor bite corrections.
The best approach almost always starts with an exam, since every teen’s mouth tells a different story.

Patient Experience

Invisalign vs Braces for Teens

This is the question parents ask most, and the honest answer is: it depends on what’s going on under the surface.

Invisalign Teen wins on lifestyle. The trays are virtually invisible, removable for eating and brushing, and don’t come with the social anxiety some teens feel about a “mouth full of metal.” For teens in sports, band, or anyone self-conscious about their smile during a big year of school photos and social events, that flexibility matters. Invisalign also includes built-in compliance indicators so parents and doctors can track wear time and eruption tabs that accommodate teeth still coming in.

Traditional braces win on power and consistency. Because brackets are bonded directly to the teeth, there’s no “forgetting to put them back in”. The treatment works 24/7 without relying on teenage discipline. For more significant misalignments, rotations, or bite corrections, braces typically deliver more predictable, comprehensive results.

The honest takeaway: Invisalign is excellent for teens with mild-to-moderate issues and the responsibility to wear trays 20-22 hours a day. For more complex cases, or for teens who might lose or forget aligners, braces (traditional or ceramic) are often the more reliable choice. An orthodontic evaluation will clarify which category your teen falls into.

Will I Need Tooth Extraction Before Orthodontic Treatment?

Not always, but for some teens, yes, and it’s nothing to be alarmed about. Extraction is sometimes recommended when there simply isn’t enough room in the jaw to align all the teeth properly. This is most common with significant overcrowding, where moving every tooth into place without removing one or two would push the bite out of balance or strain the jaw structure.

Wisdom teeth are a separate, very common consideration. As these often emerge during the teen years and can crowd or shift teeth that have just been straightened, your orthodontist may recommend monitoring or removing them either before or during treatment to protect the results.

That said, extraction is never a default step; it’s a case-by-case decision based on your teen’s jaw size, the number and position of their teeth, and the treatment goals. A thorough evaluation, including X-rays, will determine whether extraction makes sense for your teen’s specific plan or whether their treatment can proceed without it.

Why Orthodontic Care is Essential for a Teen

Beyond the obvious cosmetic appeal of a straight smile, orthodontic treatment during the teen years addresses issues that only get more complicated to fix with age.

Bite problems, such as overbites, underbites, and crossbites, affect more than appearance. Left untreated, they can lead to uneven wear on teeth, jaw discomfort, and difficulty chewing or speaking clearly. The teenage years, when the jaw is still growing and adapting, offer a biological advantage for correcting these issues efficiently.

Crowded or gapped teeth are also harder to clean properly, which raises the risk of cavities and gum disease down the line. Straightening them now isn’t just about appearance; it’s preventive care that pays off for decades.

And then there’s the confidence factor. The teenage years come with enough self-consciousness already; a smile a teen feels good about can make a real difference in how they show up at school, in photos, and in social situations. Whether that means a quick course of Invisalign or a more involved treatment with braces, getting started early gives your teen the best shot at lasting results, both functional and aesthetic.

If you think it might be time for an orthodontic evaluation, Envy Smile Dental Spa welcomes new teen patients and accepts most dental insurance plans, with CareCredit financing available for qualifying families.

Orthodontist that works with Teens

If you are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced orthodontist that works with teens, Envy Smile Dental Spa is your answer. We understand the importance of quality dental care through the teenage years. Therefore, our orthodontist offers a wide variety of orthodontic treatment options to suit your needs and preferences including clear braces.

We provide Mystique dental treatment that uses translucent ceramic brackets as an alternative to metal brackets and wires, making it a popular choice for those that are aesthetically conscious. For teens with minor orthodontic treatment demands, Envy Smile Dental Spa also offers Invisalign®. These clear aligners are ideal for the effective correction of minor misalignments or crooked teeth.

Does Insurance Cover Teen Orthodontics?

At Envy Smile Dental Spa in Brooklyn, NY, accessing top-quality teen orthodontics, whether your child needs traditional metal braces, Mystique clear ceramic brackets, or Invisalign, is made easier through their highly accommodating insurance and financing options. The practice accepts a wide range of major PPO dental insurance plans, including Delta Dental, Aetna, Cigna, MetLife, BCBS, and even UFT Dental.

To ensure there are no surprises, their knowledgeable front desk staff will verify your benefits upfront and explain exactly what your specific plan covers before any work begins. Furthermore, if your insurance plan only provides partial coverage or does not cover specific orthodontic treatments, Envy Smile Dental Spa offers flexible, customized payment plans and affordable financing options like CareCredit.

This ensures that achieving a healthy, confident smile for your teen remains accessible without putting a strain on your family’s budget.

Let us help your teen with our expertise in orthodontics, whether they have a misaligned bite that will create future problems or your teen has a gapped smile that is making them self-conscious. Our patients love the friendly staff and comfortable atmosphere of our office.

We always use the latest in techniques and state-of-the-art equipment to ensure your teen gets the highest standard of care. Envy Smile Dental Spa is currently welcoming new teen orthodontic patients and we accept most dental insurance plans.

For affordable financing in orthodontics, we offer CareCredit to qualified patients. Contact our Brooklyn Teeth Orthodontics Office today to learn more information about our options in teen orthodontic care.