Stepping into your first orthodontic appointment can spark a mix of excitement and nervous curiosity, for kids, teens, and adults alike. At Cooney & Tyner Orthodontics in Saratoga Springs, we understand that the journey to a beautiful, healthy smile starts with comfort and clarity. 

That’s why we offer a complimentary orthodontic consultation and screening, giving you the opportunity to ask important questions and learn about your options without pressure. Dr. Cooney, Dr. Tyner, and our experienced team are here to guide you through each step with warmth, expertise, and personalized care that’s been trusted in the Capital Region for over 60 years.

What Can I Expect During My First Visit?

Your first consultation sets the tone for your entire orthodontic experience. When you arrive at our Saratoga Springs office, you’ll be greeted by our friendly team and introduced to Dr. Cooney or Dr. Tyner. During this visit, we’ll perform a thorough examination using advanced diagnostic tools to assess your smile and bite. 

This initial screening helps us create a foundation for the most effective treatment plan tailored to your age and goals. Here’s what typically happens during your consultation:

• A detailed review of your dental and medical history
• Digital imaging and X-rays for diagnostic clarity
• Expert evaluation by Dr. Cooney or Dr. Tyner and personalized recommendations
• A discussion of age-specific treatment options for children, teens, or adults

Above all, we focus on listening to your concerns and helping you or your child feel confident and cared for from the very beginning.

What Questions Should I Ask About My Treatment Options?

Understanding your options empowers you to make informed decisions about your orthodontic care. Whether you’re a parent exploring early orthodontic intervention for your child or an adult looking into discreet treatment like Invisalign, knowing the right questions to ask can clarify the path ahead. 

We encourage new patients to bring questions to their consultation. Our team is always happy to provide honest, thorough answers. During your visit with one of our expert orthodontists, consider asking:

• What type of treatment do you recommend and why?
• Are there different options (braces, Invisalign, etc.) that I should consider?
• What is the expected length of treatment for my case?
• How often will I need to come in for check-ups?
• Are there devices available to speed up treatment comfortably?

Our use of cutting-edge tools like VPro devices and digital scans ensures that your treatment is as precise and efficient as possible, while keeping your comfort front and center.

How Will My Treatment Be Customized to Me?

Every smile is unique. That’s why our practice puts heavy emphasis on customization. Treatment at Cooney & Tyner Orthodontics is never one-size-fits-all. From early childhood phase treatments to adult solutions, Dr. Cooney and Dr. Tyner use their extensive experience to design care plans that match your needs and lifestyle. Here’s what customization means at our practice:

• Tailored treatment plans based on digital impressions, X-rays, and bite analysis
• Choosing between clear aligners like Invisalign or modern braces with minimal visibility
• Special attention to age-related needs, whether it’s guiding jaw growth in children or preserving aesthetics for busy professionals

Our individualized approach not only helps you achieve the best possible results; it also makes the journey more comfortable, efficient, and suited to your lifestyle.

What Are the Financial and Scheduling Details?

We believe that accessing orthodontic care should be simple, flexible, and stress-free. From transparent pricing to flexible payment plans, we’re committed to making your treatment easy to manage. 

During your consultation, our team will explain the full cost of care and review available financing options through platforms like OrthoFi, which you can access right from your phone. Make sure to ask:

• Is there an upfront cost or deposit for starting treatment?
• Do you offer payment plans or financing options?
• Will you work with my insurance plan?
• What happens if I need to reschedule appointments?

We design our scheduling to work around your life, from school drop-offs to work meetings, because your time matters just as much as your smile.

Schedule Your Complimentary Orthodontic Consultation in Saratoga Springs

If you’re ready to take the first step toward a confident, healthy smile, Cooney & Tyner Orthodontics in Saratoga Springs is here to help. Call us at (518) 400-1200 to schedule your complimentary orthodontic consultation and screening. Dr. Cooney, Dr. Tyner, and our team look forward to answering your questions and creating a personalized plan that fits your goals and lifestyle.

Today’s orthodontic treatments are more advanced, discreet, and convenient than ever before, especially for adults who want straighter teeth without the look of traditional braces. Whether you’re preparing for a career boost, improving oral health, or finally ready to invest in your smile, adult orthodontic care offers transformative possibilities.

At Cooney & Tyner Orthodontics, adults can choose from subtle and effective solutions designed to fit comfortably into their lifestyles, with options guided by decades of trusted local experience.

Why More Adults Are Choosing to Straighten Their Smiles

Orthodontic treatment isn’t just for kids and teens. In fact, one in four orthodontic patients today is an adult – and in our office this percentage is even higher as we specialize in treatment challenging adult multi-disciplinary cases. The reasons for investing in a straighter smile are compelling. You could enjoy improved self-confidence, better dental function, and even relief from jaw discomfort.

But what really makes a difference for adult patients is the ability to choose a treatment plan that suits their personal and professional lives. Here’s why adults are turning to orthodontics:

• Discreet Appearance: Modern options like Invisalign and clear braces offer nearly invisible straightening.
• Improved Oral Health: Straighter teeth make hygiene easier, reducing the risk of gum disease and tooth decay.
• Customized Care: Personalized treatment plans ensure optimal outcomes with minimal disruption to daily routines.

The Best Braces Alternative for Adults in Troy

At Cooney & Tyner Orthodontics, Invisalign clear aligners offer adults a modern, discreet way to straighten their teeth without traditional braces. Designed for professionals, parents, and anyone with a busy lifestyle, Invisalign fits seamlessly into daily life while delivering proven results.

Dr. Cooney, Dr. Tyner, and their experienced team bring decades of orthodontic expertise and a commitment to advanced technology to every Invisalign consultation. As a leading Invisalign provider in the Capital Region, our practice delivers personalized treatment plans using nearly invisible, removable aligners—giving adult patients the flexibility, comfort, and confidence they want throughout their smile journey.

Personalized Orthodontics Designed for Life’s Stages

Cooney & Tyner Orthodontics understands that no two adult patients are the same. That’s why we provide comprehensive evaluations and discuss your case with your general dentist and include additional specialists as needed to ensure a comprehensive approach and treatment plan.

Whether you’re just beginning to explore solutions or are ready to commit to a clear aligner system, our complimentary consultation makes it easy to take the first step without financial pressure. We offer age-specific options, including:

• Digital Smile Assessments: High-tech imaging helps design treatment plans based on your lifestyle and smile goals.
• Flexible Appointments: Designed around busy schedules, making it easier for professionals and parents to stay on track.
• Ongoing Monitoring: Even after treatment begins, our team keeps your plan on target with regular check-ins and ongoing support.

Combining Cutting-Edge Technology with Trusted Care

With over 60 years of experience serving Troy and the surrounding regions, Cooney & Tyner Orthodontics delivers a unique blend of tradition and innovation. Patients benefit from state-of-the-art orthodontic solutions backed by generations of satisfied smiles.

From the moment you walk into our office, you’ll experience a patient-first approach where trust, transparency, and timely care lead the way. Dr. Cooney, Dr Tyner and their friendly team build relationships that last, offering reassurance, answers, and excellence every step of the way.

Schedule Your Complimentary Adult Orthodontic Consultation in Troy, NY

Ready to explore the best options for adult braces? Cooney & Tyner Orthodontics invites you to schedule a complimentary consultation at our office. Call (518) 400-1200 to speak with our team, and take the first step toward a healthier, more confident smile. Your journey to subtle straightening begins here, with experts you can trust and care that fits your life.

Our board certified orthodontists at Cooney & Tyner Orthodontics want you to have the information you need about your upcoming treatment plans. Learn about the four recommended Carriere Distalizer treatment steps for Invisalign patients:

Step 1: 3D digital imaging of your teeth.

Step 2: Placement of Carriere Distalizer appliances on the upper arch with Invisalign Aligners and attachments on the lower arch. To begin correcting bite issues, elastics are generally worn for 6-9 months depending on compliance.

Step 3: Removal of Carriere Distalizer appliances and placement of upper Invisalign Aligners and attachments. Begin rotating aligners to facilitate movements for the duration of treatment. You will have updated scans and multiple batches of aligners throughout treatment to progress movement as needed. Most patients will need an Interproximal Reduction (space stealing) procedure completed where we reshape the teeth to help with crowding issues. This is generally done a few months into treatment.

Step 4: Removal of all attachments and placement of upper and lower clear plastic retainers. Retainers will be worn full time for a few weeks, then 12hrs a day for a year, then night time for a lifetime to stabilize and maintain your hard work.

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Have questions about the best orthodontic treatment for you? Contact our experienced orthodontic team via phone / email or schedule a complimentary consultation today!

Heading into your Carriere Distalizer treatment, the team at Cooney & Tyner orthodontics wants you to know the most important steps. Our board certified orthodontists have prepared a short guide of four Carriere Distalizer treatment steps for patients with braces.

Step 1: 3D digital imaging of your teeth.

Step 2: Placement of Carriere Distalizer appliances on the upper arch with a retainer on the lower arch. To begin correcting bite issues, elastics are generally worn for 6-9 months depending on compliance.

Step 3: Removal of Carriere Distalizer appliances and placement of top braces. The bottom braces are generally placed a few months after the top. Many times rubber bands will be necessary to settle the bite into a correct and healthy position. You will then be seen every few months for braces adjustments until the desired tooth and bite position is acquired.

Step 4: Removal of all brackets and placement of upper and lower clear plastic retainers. Retainers will be worn full time for a few days, then 12hrs a day for a year, then night time for a lifetime to stabilize and maintain your hard work.

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Have questions about the best orthodontic treatment for you? Contact our experienced orthodontic team via phone / email or schedule a complimentary consultation today!

Getting braces is a huge step in having a perfect smile! Before you begin, take the time to understand the three braces treatment steps we recommend at our practice.

Step 1: 3D digital imaging of your teeth.

Step 2: Top braces are placed. The bottom braces are generally placed a few months after the top. Many times rubber bands will be necessary to settle the bite into a correct and healthy position. You will then be seen every few months for braces adjustments until the desired tooth and bite position is acquired.

Step 3: Removal of all brackets and placement of upper and lower clear plastic retainers. Retainers will be worn full time for a few days, then 12hrs a day for a year, then night time for a lifetime to stabilize and maintain your hard work.

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Have questions about the best orthodontic treatment for you? Contact our experienced orthodontic team via phone / email or schedule a complimentary consultation today!

To help answer some of the questions you may have if you are considering Invisalign, our board certified orthodontists have put together a list of first steps for your upcoming Invisalign treatment.

Step 1: 3D digital imaging of the teeth.

Step 2: Placement of the tooth colored bumps (attachments) on the teeth and delivery of upper and lower Invisalign aligners. Begin rotating aligners to facilitate movements for the duration of treatment. You will have updated scans and multiple batches of aligners throughout treatment to progress movement as needed.

Step 3: Removal of all attachments and placement of upper and lower clear plastic retainers.

Step 4: The patient is then placed on our tracking program where we will evaluate every few months the progress of tooth eruption. Once all the permanent teeth have erupted, the patient will be evaluated for their second phase of treatment.

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Have questions about the best orthodontic treatment for you? Contact our experienced orthodontic team via phone / email or schedule a complimentary consultation today!

Getting a perfect smile is as simple as three steps at Cooney and Tyner Orthodontics. Here is the treatment plan you need to know for your upcoming Invisalign treatment:

Step 1: 3D digital imaging of the teeth.

Step 2: Placement of the tooth colored bumps (attachments) on the teeth and delivery of upper and lower Invisalign aligners. Begin rotating aligners to facilitate movements for the duration of treatment. You will have updated scans and multiple batches of aligners throughout treatment to progress movement as needed. Most patients will need an Interproximal Reduction (space stealing) procedure completed where we reshape the teeth to help with crowding issues. This is generally done a few months into treatment.

Step 3: Removal of all attachments and placement of upper and lower clear plastic retainers. Retainers will be worn full time for a few weeks, then 12 hrs a day for a year, then night time for a life time to stabilize and maintain your hard work.

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Have questions about the best orthodontic treatment for you? Contact our experienced orthodontic team via phone / email or schedule a complimentary consultation today!

Before our Invisalign patients begin their space maintainer treatment, it is important to us that they know what to expect. Take the time to familiarize yourself with the six steps to your treatment here:

Step 1: 3D digital imaging of your teeth.

Step 2: Placement of Separators (Spacers) in between the back teeth approximately one week prior to placing the appliances to maintain space for them to fit comfortably.

Step 3: Removal of Separators and placement of the Space Maintainers (Upper: Nance, Lower: Lingual Arch). This is a time where we will see you back for periodic checks to evaluate the eruption of the teeth. This time frame is dependent on each patient’s biology and how fast or slow the teeth are growing in.

Step 4: The 3D Digital Imaging is updated.

Step 5: The Space Maintainers are removed. Placement of the tooth colored bumps (attachments) on the teeth and delivery of upper and lower Invisalign aligners. Begin rotating aligners to facilitate movements for the duration of treatment. You will have updated scans and multiple batches of aligners throughout treatment to progress movement as needed.

Step 6: Removal of all attachments and placement of upper and lower clear plastic retainers. Retainers will be worn full time for a few weeks, then 12hrs a day for a year, then night time for a lifetime to stabilize and maintain your hard work.

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Have questions about the best orthodontic treatment for you? Contact our experienced orthodontic team via phone / email or schedule a complimentary consultation today!

The team at Cooney & Tyner orthodontics want you to know what to expect while you’re receiving treatment for your smile. Get to know the six steps associated with space maintainer treatment for patients with braces:

Step 1: 3D digital imaging of your teeth.

Step 2: Placement of Separators (Spacers) in between the back teeth approximately one week prior to placing the appliances to maintain space for them to fit comfortably.

Step 3: Removal of Separators and placement of the Space Maintainers (Upper: Nance, Lower: Lingual Arch). This is a time where we will see you back for periodic checks to evaluate the eruption of the teeth. This time frame is dependent on each patient’s biology and how fast or slow the teeth are growing in.

Step 4: The 3D Digital Imaging is updated.

Step 5: The Space Maintainers are removed and the top braces are placed. The bottom braces are generally placed a few months after the top. Many times rubber bands will be necessary to settle the bite into a correct and healthy position. You will then be seen every few months for braces adjustments until the desired tooth and bite position is acquired.

Step 6: Removal of all brackets and placement of upper and lower clear plastic retainers. Retainers will be worn full time for a few days, then 12hrs a day for a year, then night time for a lifetime to stabilize and maintain your hard work.

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Have questions about the best orthodontic treatment for you? Contact our experienced orthodontic team via phone / email or schedule a complimentary consultation today!

Patients beginning their first braces treatment means that they are on the path to receiving a perfect smile! Read about the Phase 1 Braces treatment steps you can expect from our board certified orthodontists at Cooney & Tyner Orthodontics:

Step 1: 3D digital imaging of your teeth.

Step 2: Top braces are placed. You will then be seen every few months for braces adjustments until the desired tooth and bite position is acquired.

Step 3: Removal of all brackets and placement of upper clear plastic retainer.

Step 4: The patient is then placed on our tracking program where we will evaluate every few months the progress of tooth eruption. Once all the permanent teeth have erupted, the patient will be evaluated for their second phase of treatment.

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Have questions about the best orthodontic treatment for you? Contact our experienced orthodontic team via phone / email or schedule a complimentary consultation today!