Invisalign and Short-Term Orthodontics
Adult clear aligners and cosmetic orthodontics, planned around your smile
Invisalign in Queens, NY | Clear Aligners | SOL Dental Arts
SOL Dental Arts offers Invisalign clear aligners and short-term cosmetic orthodontics for adult patients in Maspeth and across Queens. Most cases are limited in scope — typically pre-cosmetic alignment before veneers or bonding, post-orthodontic relapse correction, or modest aesthetic alignment. Dr. Arthur Volker is certified to perform Invisalign and Six Month Smiles, and complex orthodontic cases are coordinated with trusted orthodontists in the Queens area.
Why Invisalign or short-term ortho at SOL Dental Arts?
Dr. Arthur Volker is certified in both Invisalign clear aligners and Six Month Smiles adult orthodontics. At SOL Dental Arts, ortho is planned with the end-state cosmetic outcome in mind from day one — so when aligners come out and veneers, bonding, or whitening follow, the result is coherent rather than two separate phases of work patched together.
When clear aligners or short-term ortho are a good fit
Pre-cosmetic alignment. The single most common use in our practice: aligning teeth into the ideal position before placing veneers or bonding. Doing the ortho first means we can preserve more enamel and create a more balanced final smile.
Post-orthodontic relapse. Teeth that have shifted years after braces or aligners — common when retainers stop being worn. Short-term aligner treatment can re-align them and re-set the smile.
Modest aesthetic alignment. Mild crowding, rotated teeth, or minor spacing that affects the look of the smile but doesn't require a full orthodontic treatment plan.
When we refer out
Complex orthodontic cases — significant crowding, bite correction, jaw alignment issues, pediatric ortho — are referred to trusted orthodontists in the Queens area. We coordinate the case so the eventual cosmetic and restorative plan stays consistent.
What treatment looks like
A planning visit includes digital scans, photographs, and a discussion of your cosmetic goals. From there, treatment lengths vary based on the case — Invisalign cases for limited-scope alignment commonly run 3–9 months, with new aligners worn every 1–2 weeks. Six Month Smiles cases typically run around 6 months. Most patients combine ortho with whitening and bonding at the end for a refreshed, coherent result.
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Information on Cosmetic Services offered
What Cosmetic Dentistry Can Improve?
Cosmetic dentistry may be used to address a wide range of aesthetic concerns, including chipped teeth, worn edges, uneven tooth shape, discoloration, spacing, small lateral incisors, asymmetry, and smiles that no longer feel as polished or youthful as they once did. In many cases, improvement is achieved through conservative treatment planning that enhances the smile while respecting natural anatomy.
Our Approach to Smile Enhancement
At SOL Dental Arts, cosmetic treatment is planned with attention to proportion, translucency, contour, smile line, and facial harmony. We evaluate not only how the teeth look individually, but how they work together within the smile as a whole. This allows us to recommend treatment that feels elegant, refined, and appropriate for the individual patient rather than generic or overdone.
Treatment Options That May Be Included
Depending on the case, cosmetic dentistry may involve composite bonding, veneers, whitening, selective contouring, replacement of failing bonding, or a more comprehensive smile refinement plan. Some patients benefit from a small enhancement to one or two teeth, while others may be candidates for a broader treatment approach designed to improve the overall balance of the smile.
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