Orthodontic appliance with labial wire on a 3D dental model

Orthodontics & Night Guards

Night guards, retainers, expansion appliances, whitening trays and anti-snoring devices, made in house in Brooklyn.

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🇺🇸 Made in New York

Made in our 7,000 sq. ft. Brooklyn lab by more than 35 technicians.

🦷 Hard, Soft or Hard/Soft Guards

Printed or thermoformed. Hard/soft is our default, and we make NTI-style anterior guards too.

⚡ Night Guards in 4 Business Days

Other appliances from 5 business days. Rush is decided case by case.

🔬 Scans or Impressions

STL and PLY from all major scanners, or impressions we pour and scan in our lab.

Orthodontic Appliances and Night Guards

For retention, arch development, space management and habit correction in children and adults, plus night guards, anti-snoring devices and whitening trays.

Hawley retainer with acrylic base and wire bow
Rapid palatal expander on a stone model
Removable acrylic orthodontic appliance on a stone model
Custom acrylic orthodontic appliance on a model
Two-piece mandibular advancement appliance
Retainers & Space Maintainers
  • Hawley
  • Lingual
  • Fixed Wire
  • Banded

Removable and fixed retention options to preserve alignment post-treatment. Space maintainers support arch integrity in mixed dentition cases.

Expansion Appliances
  • Screw Plates
  • Rapid Palatal Expander
  • 3D Expander

Appliances that widen the maxillary arch and improve the transverse dimension.

Functional & Corrective
  • Twin Block
  • Habit Breaker
  • Bionator

Used in growth modification and habit control cases. Often indicated during peak growth phases in adolescents.

Custom Additions
  • Add Teeth
  • Bite Plane
  • Clasps
  • Color Options

Customized appliance modifications for retention, function, and patient preference.

Special Devices
  • Night Guards
  • Anti-Snoring Devices
  • Bleaching Trays

Night guards printed or thermoformed in hard, soft or hard/soft, whitening trays with reservoirs, and anti-snoring devices on prescription.

Appliances Built for Adjustment and Longevity

Designed to fit accurately and tolerate repeated activations or adjustments.

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Palatal expander in a patient's upper arch

Activation Accuracy

Controlled Expansion & Adjustment

An expansion appliance has to hold its shape through repeated activations, so the force goes where you plan it. Put the appliance design and any screw preference on the Rx, and we build to it.

Palatal expander in a patient's upper arch
Hawley retainer with labial bow on a patient's teeth

Retention Stability

Appliances That Maintain Alignment

Retainers preserve the result of treatment. We make Hawley, lingual, fixed wire and clear thermoplastic retainers, with clasps placed for retention your patient can live with.

Hawley retainer with labial bow on a patient's teeth
Digital orthodontic model on a laptop screen

Digital & Analog Flexibility

Scans Welcome

Send STL or PLY scans from any major intraoral scanner, or impressions and models; we pour and scan impressions in our lab. Night guards and whitening trays are printed or thermoformed, not milled.

Digital orthodontic model on a laptop screen

A true full service lab, everything you could ever need, from simple to complex under 1 roof.

John Zalesky, DMD, Aurora Hills Dental, Aurora, CO

Elegant consistently delivers restorations that provide me confidence in my ability to care for my patients at the highest level.

Bruce Valauri, DDS, New York, NY

This is an exceptional lab. High quality restorations with a commitment to investing in modern digital pathways.

Foroud Hakim, DDS, San Ramon Dental Excellence, San Ramon, CA

10+ years and nothing short of exceptional! Great job Gary, Henry, and the Elegant team.

Randy Geller, DDS, The Geller Dental Group, Bellmore, NY

A lab that’s just the right size. Small enough to form relationships but big enough to have the most modern technology available.

Paul Friedman, DDS, New York, NY

Great dental lab work. I rarely have to do any re-take impressions for crowns or bridges.

Suruchi Goel, DDS, Hilltop Dental Associates, Danbury, CT

It has been a pleasure to work with Elegant Dental Lab over the past few months. Excellent service and artistry. Everything is beautiful and always fits perfectly!!

Stephanie Sager, DDS, Brooklyn Dental Collective, Brooklyn, NY

You will not find a more meticulous and state of the art lab in the area! Gary and Henry are incredible technicians. Highly recommend!

Thierry Abitbol, DDS, Periodontist, Long Island, NY

Elegant Dental is a great lab that provides the highest quality dental restorations. They are always on time and very talented.

Eugene Avrash, DDS, Hauppauge Family Dental Care, Hauppauge, NY

Never an issue & there is no case they can’t handle.

Park Dental, Google review

Very professional and best communication skills in the business!

Matthew C., Google review

Elegant is the best lab we worked with so far, crowns fit perfect every time.

Omar Mohamed, Google review

If you want personalized attention… this is the lab to use.

Leading Edge Oral Care, Brooklyn, NY

Excellent dental lab, Gary and team always so responsive.

Lemon Tree Dental, Google review

Elegant Dental Laboratory provides outstanding dental lab services in Brooklyn with nationwide reach.

Leonard Z., Google review

Their craftsmanship and dedication really stand out, and communication is smooth and reliable.

Val Free, Google review

Good lab products and fast shipping

Nicholas Annese, Google review

Nice dental work!

Daniel Mug, Google review

Get Started with Elegant Dental Laboratory

Send the form and we set up your account and your Lab Portal access. Tick the box to get our fee schedule before your first case.

New York City

Night Guards and Appliances for New York Practices

We make night guards, retainers, expansion appliances, whitening trays and anti-snoring devices in house. Night guards take 4 business days and other appliances from 5 business days; rush is decided case by case.

Our drivers pick up and deliver cases free every business day in all five boroughs and 13 counties of northern New Jersey (Pickup and Delivery). Practices elsewhere can print a free UPS label.

We accept STL and PLY scans from all major intraoral scanners. Every case is made in our 7,000 sq. ft. Brooklyn lab by more than 35 technicians, with no outsourcing. More on our New York dental lab page.

Guides for Dentists

Learn More About Appliances

CDT Codes for Lab Work

Night guard, sleep apnea appliance and whitening tray codes.

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How to Send a Scan

Export steps for iTero, TRIOS, Medit, CEREC and more.

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Is an Intraoral Scanner Worth It?

Costs, time savings and lab programs for practices that do not scan yet.

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Orthodontic FAQ

Questions About Appliances and Night Guards

Do you accept digital scans for orthodontic appliances?

Yes. We accept STL and PLY files from all major intraoral scanners; Submit Digital Case shows how to connect yours. Physical impressions and models work too: we pour and scan them in our lab.
What is the typical turnaround time?

Night guards take 4 business days. Other appliances are from 5 business days, counted from the business day after we receive the case. Rush is decided case by case.
What night guards do you make?

Hard, soft and hard/soft night guards, printed or thermoformed; hard/soft is our default when the Rx doesn't say. We also make NTI-style anterior guards and whitening trays with reservoirs. Night guards take 4 business days.
Do you fabricate fixed and removable retainers?

Yes. We produce Hawley retainers, fixed wire retainers, and clear thermoplastic options.
Can appliances be customized?

Yes. We offer clasp modifications, bite planes, added denture teeth, and color customization.
Do you make anti-snoring devices?

Yes, on prescription, in our lab. Call us before sending the first case so we can confirm what to include.