- 34-22 35th Street, Queens, NY 11106
- Ortho: Tue & Sat 10am-6pm | Peds: Wed & Fri 10am-6pm
PCO Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics provides Invisalign in Queens, NY, for eligible children, teenagers, and adults who want a less noticeable way to straighten their teeth. Custom removable aligners may correct crowding, gaps, and certain bite concerns without fixed brackets or wires. Board-certified orthodontist Dr. Tiya plans each stage around your smile, age, dental development, and daily routine, then monitors your progress from the first digital scan through retention.
Invisalign is a branded clear aligner system that moves teeth with a sequence of thin, removable trays. Each aligner is custom-made from a digital model of your mouth and applies gentle, planned pressure to selected teeth. You wear each set for the period Dr. Tiya prescribes before moving to the next stage.
Clear aligners may treat crowded or crooked teeth, gaps, and certain overbites, underbites, crossbites, or open bites. Some plans also require tooth-colored attachments or elastics. Invisalign is not right for every case, so an orthodontic evaluation is needed to compare aligners with braces and other treatment options.
Dr. Tiya Ungphakorn is certified by the American Board of Orthodontics. She earned her DDS and postgraduate certificate in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics from New York University College of Dentistry. Before coming to New York, she graduated from Chulalongkorn University College of Dentistry and served as a dental officer in the Royal Thai Navy.
Dr. Tiya has presented at sessions of the FDI World Dental Federation and the American Dental Education Association. At PCO, she cares for children, teenagers, and adults. She reviews jaw growth, tooth position, bite function, oral health, and daily habits before recommending Invisalign. She also explains attachments, wear schedules, progress checks, possible refinements, and retainers in clear language
Successful clear aligner care depends on more than the trays. It begins with a careful diagnosis, a realistic treatment plan, and consistent daily wear. At PCO, Dr. Tiya provides orthodontic care for children, teens, and adults in Queens. She follows each case from the initial evaluation and digital scan through active treatment and retention.
Dr. Tiya is certified by the American Board of Orthodontics and evaluates tooth movements, bite balance, daily needs, and long-term stability for every patient.
Children, teens, and adults receive plans based on growth, tooth position, daily habits, treatment goals, and the ability to wear aligners as directed each day.
A digital scan supports a custom aligner plan, while regular progress visits help Dr. Tiya review tracking and decide whether changes or refinements are needed.
Pediatric and orthodontic care are available in one Queens office, making it easy for families to coordinate visits and support healthy smiles as children grow.
Dr. Sara is a board-certified pediatric dentist with advanced training in caring for infants, children, and teens.
Dr. Sara is a board-certified pediatric dentist with advanced training in caring for infants, children, and teens.
Dr. Sara is a board-certified pediatric dentist with advanced training in caring for infants, children, and teens.
Dr. Sara is a board-certified pediatric dentist with advanced training in caring for infants, children, and teens.
Age alone does not decide whether clear aligners are a good choice. Dental development, bite needs, oral health, and daily responsibility must also be considered. Dr. Tiya reviews these factors and explains whether Invisalign, braces, or another orthodontic appliance provides the right level of control.
For some growing children, clear aligners can guide selected tooth and arch changes. Dr. Tiya evaluates dental development, needs, and daily readiness.
Teens can straighten crowded, spaced or misaligned teeth with removable trays. Success depends on wearing them as directed and keeping each tray clean.
Adults may address crowding, spaces, bite concerns, or tooth shifting with discreet aligners designed around work, family and social routines each day.
Neither option is right for everyone. Invisalign may suit patients who can wear and care for removable trays as directed. Braces may provide more predictable control for certain complex tooth movements or for patients who may struggle with daily aligner wear. Dr. Tiya will compare the options after examining the teeth, bite, growth, and treatment goals.
Most patients are instructed to wear their aligners for about 22 hours each day. Remove them for meals, drinks other than plain water, brushing, and flossing. Clean your teeth and aligners before putting the trays back in, and follow the exact schedule.
New trays can feel tight or cause mild, temporary tenderness as the teeth begin moving. Tooth-colored attachments may be placed on selected teeth to help the aligners guide specific movements. They can be visible at close range, so Dr. Tiya will explain where and why they may be needed.
Treatment time depends on crowding, spacing, bite correction, age, tooth response, and daily wear. Some patients need additional aligners, called refinements, after their first series. Dr. Tiya will provide an estimated timeline and update it during progress checks. Retainers are needed after active treatment to help limit unwanted shifting.
The cost depends on treatment complexity, the number of aligners, and the orthodontic care required. Dental plans with orthodontic benefits may cover a portion, but coverage and limits vary. After your evaluation, PCO will provide an individualized estimate. Your insurance company can confirm the benefits available under your plan.
Our office at 34-22 35th Street, Queens, NY 11106 provides Invisalign care for eligible children, teens, and adults in Astoria, Long Island City, and nearby Queens communities. With pediatric dentistry and orthodontics in one practice, families can coordinate growing-smile care in a familiar setting.
We also serve patients from New Hyde Park, Great Neck, and communities across Long Island, NY. To learn whether clear aligners fit your needs, schedule an orthodontic evaluation with Dr. Tiya or call PCO Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics at (718) 223-5652.
