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What is Invisalign Express and how does Invisalign Express work?
Is Invisalign overbite correction possible? Can I use Invisalign to correct an overbite?
Do you still need to wear a retainer after Invisalign? Or could you simply continue to wear the last Invisalign brace to ensure your teeth stay in place?
I went to my dentist several weeks ago and got my imprints and pics of my teeth for my Invisalign. I was wondering how long it will take for my...
I went to my orthodontist a few weeks ago and he told me I am a good candidate for invisalign. He is pretty experienced when it comes to treatment.
I...
How complex of a fix can u get from invisalign? My teeth are really bad so will it work on anyone or is there a limit?
I started invisalign treatment in Feb. 08 for crooked teeth. I'm wearing the last tray for bottom teeth and the result is not nearly satisfying....
What's the best Invisalign cleaning system? What should I use to clean my Invisalign aligners?
I have a gap in my two front teeth that is about a quarter of an inch wide. Would invisalign work for me?
Is it true that Invisalign does not move the roots of your teeth, like traditional braces do? Is it true that you would have to wear your retainers...
Is it common to just get invisalign on the top teeth or do you have to get them on both top and bottom?
I have had a problem for so long with the appearance of my teeth, so much so it has affected my life since I was aware I had bad teeth. Back in high...
I have always had straight teeth, but they started to shift when I turned 23 (I'm 24 now and they are still shifting). If I get Invisalign and...
I am 59 years old and recently retired from teaching. I did not require braces as a teenager, but my teeth have become crowded as I have aged...
My two front teeth flare out with a gap, plus I have an overbite - would invisalign fix this flare?
My son has a slight under bite. Does anyone have experience using Invisalign to correct under bite? Any recommendations?
I am almost ready to go ahead and start using Invisalign. The only thing stopping me is my issue with TMJ/TMD. Am I still a good candidate for...
I plan to have all of my molars replaced with implants. I have slight crookedness in the front and would like to address that as well. Is it possible...
I have medium protruding upper teeth, which makes it hard to fully close the lips in a resting position. One ortho recommends extraction of four first...
I am missing a tooth right next to my front tooth and this has caused a lot of spacing. My dentist said that once Invisalign moves my teeth, I will...
I had braces for a little over 2 years when I was 12. I am now 26 and my teeth seems to have shifted back to their original position. I have slight...
I have a gap in my two front tooth and I was wondering, how much willl it cost to get it closed?
Can I get Invisalign just for the bottom teeth for overcrowding? How much will it cost (I live in NYC)?
I finished treatment with Invisalign. My teeth are still crooked with a space between my front teeth. Has anyone in Calif. pursued getting any...
I have overcrowded teeth (both top and bottom) and overbite. Will lingual braces (invisible braces) fix the overbite? Will there be teeth needed to be...
I have two baby teeth that never fell out and when I was a child. The dental office wouldn't pull them so im stuck with these "extra" teeth...
My only problem is that I have space in between my front two teeth. My teeth are not crooked, nor severly damaged. Will Express be sufficient enough...
Does the number of attachments change during Invisalign treatment? Will more attachments be added and/or will some be removed?
I'm a teenager and I don't have teeth gaps, but a pretty big overbite. My family isn't really capable of being able to pay for braces (which are...
I am coming to the final stages of my Invisalign treatment. Should I opt for the metal wire option where it is bonded to the back of my teeth, or...
I am very happy with my lower teeth, but not my upper. My front two teeth overlap slightly, and my fangs are crooked. I am 15 years old but I still...
I only have buck teeth and I want Invisalign for teens. How long would I have to I wear them and how much do they cost?
I had four teeth extracted. They are the two behind eachthe canine on top and the ones adjacent on the bottom. How long will it take Invisalign to...
I have an overbite or overjet of 4 mm. I also have 3 baby teeth, 2 in my upper jaw and one in my lower. I had braces previously. Could I use...
I am currently on tray 12 out of around 26 for Invisalign on my upper teeth, and I am having a small problem. One tooth left of my front teeth is not...
I have 1 missing incisor that is causing gaps, can Invisalign fix this? It's my right lateral incisor that's causing gaps on my top row, I don't need...
I have a crossbite with my front two teeth and a tooth growing on the roof of my mouth. Can I get Invisalign?
Will buttons be removed? will this harm enamel?
I went to an Invisalign provider and I told him all about my TMJ problems. I told him how my bite is off and I can't bite down because of how off it...
I have a small gap in between my front teeth and also have an anterior crossbite. Will Invisalign fix this, or will I have to wear braces instead?
How can I find a good Invisalign dentist? Is there a directory of Invisalign dentists or do I just have to call local dentists and ask?
How long do you have to wear Invisalign? My teeth are very crowded and I wanted crowns, but they say that's too expensive. They said I should wear...
Worn for overcrowded teeth.
My teeth tilt inwards and obviously need orthodontic work to correct this. Will Invisalign be able to correct this? Will Invisalign be worse, better...
I had Braces in high school, and now, four years later, one of my two front teeth is slightly in front of the other. Can anyone give an estimate of...
I have had a consultation with regards to Invisalign treatment. My teeth are overcrowded at the front. There isn't enough space for them so to make...
It seems like I have very little soreness after putting in my new Invisalign aligners. I feel the pressure the first couple days, but after that, the...
I was hoping someone may be able to help me. I have been told that I would require the extraction of both maxillary lateral incisors in the top jaw...
What is the age limit for getting an Invisalign? What age is considered "too old" for this?
My son has a tooth growing behind other teeth, and he has headaches ever since they put the spacers in. I read that braces can cause migraines, and am...
I have spaced front teeth, a bit of a gap. I'm wondering, how much would Invisalign cost for fixing this?
I am 16 years old and a senior in high school, and I'm thinking about getting Invisalign Teen for myself after I graduate. Do I have to be accompanied...
I am on week number 7 and there's no sign of them and haven't heard anything from my dentist. Curious why that is, the day the layout of how my teeth...
I've had a perfect bite all of these years. Last year, due to the stress of having painful physical injuries, I started grinding again after many...
My teeth are very healthy - and line up nicely - other than an overjet of 6 mm, and minor associated crossbite. I also think my jaw has grown normally...
I have a quarter inch gap between my two front teeth and I would like to close it or at least bring my front teeth closer together. This is hereditary...
If I lose a pair of trays while in the Invisalign adult program, how much does a replacement usually run?
I know replacements are included in...
I have a gap between my two front teeth, but besides that my other teeth are pretty straight. I have an overbite, but I'm not too concerned about that...
I have quite wide gaps in my teeth. Will Invisalign work even with such wide gaps?
How much is the actual Invisalign fee without costs added in by the dental office?
I have been considering Lumineers for a few months now until I realized I would much rather fix my real teeth rather than spend more money on a...
I am thinking of having Invisline. I have an implant on the UR1 (upper right front tooth), and I now have a dark triangle there, as there is bone lost...
What is there to be done after accidentally washing the Essix retainer in hot water? Does the plastic distort even in a rather short moment under hot...
I am getting my arch widened to straighten teeth instead of IPR (Interproximal Reduction). Does it take a long time to widen the arch with Invisalign?
Hi I am 18 and I have smaller teeth than normal and spaces between them. I was wondering what I could do about it?
I have had my two front teeth...
Does Invisalign have any competitors? Seems like there should be more options for invisible braces...
What are all the Invisalign side effects I might experience if I decide to get them? Thx
Which makes your teeth straighter faster, Invisalign or braces? I want to know how can my teeth can get straighter faster in a shorter period of time.
I had traditional Braces 13 years ago. My teeth have come out a little in the front and crowded. Also, one of my bottom canines is tilting towards the...
Which is better for correcting spaced out teeth and improving bite, Invisalign or Lumineers? How do they compare in prices?
I am a teen and on Medicaid. I need braces but I wanted to try Invisalign Teen. Will my Medicaid pay for it?
I have crowding since my wisdom teeth grew in. I do not want regular braces to fix the problem. Is Invisalign a good alternative in place of braces?
I had a root canal performed on my front tooth 10 years ago. In my Clincheck for Invisalign, I saw that this is the tooth that will be moving up a...
I would like to know is it worth getting Invisalign if my teeth are receding? And is $5000 dollars reasonable for bottom teeth?
My lower teeth are crowded. I want to have Invisalign, but don't want to get my teeth filed. Is it possible to get this treatment done without filing...
I have a question about my Invisalign express sets. You're suppose to be putting a new set every two weeks, but I've kinda been putting them on a...
Hi Doctor,I am considering a treatment of some sort to get a wider dental arch. Is this possible in adults without "tilting" the teeth out...
Can you drink Sprite Zero with a straw with an Invisalign tray in?
I got Invisalign trays a year ago, but quit 2 trays in. Is it possible to get back into using them, maybe by getting a couple new trays that will get...
Why do 2 of my attachments keep falling off or breaking? I just finished a week on Invisalign. Additionally, my tray got loose very early.
I'm 24 and I don't have a perfect smile like most of the girls in the United States since I didn't have braces when I was little girl. I want to do...
Dentists have told me that my jaw is too small to fit all my teeth. I have a lot of crowding and a few twisted teeth on my bottom row. Would I just be...
I just had a consult with dentist to do Invisalign on both sets of teeth. Is it right that he wants to file off the sides of my teeth as well as wear...
I started my Invisalign treatment, and my ortho now recommends that the 2 wisdom teeth be removed because the trays are not covering them, and...
I read online that a girl got Invisalign for minor problem and that Invisalign pushed her front top teeth out and she now has to get them pushed back...
This is kind of a personal question, but can you kiss and make out with the Invisalign in/on?
I have a tooth that grew above a baby tooth. Is it possible to fix that using Invisalign or would I need traditional braces?
I have a small gap on the top front, and on my front bottom tooth goes over the other a little. You can't tell unless you look really close, but I...
Hey, I'm from Norway where they also have this kind of treatment. I'm gonna be 17 soon and I'm considering Invisalign. I have a huge overbite, and...
My lower canines crossbite with my upper lateral incisors. Can this be corrected by Invisalign?
My husband has an overbite that disturbs his chewing--this is along with normal crooked teeth. I've had braces (twice) and so understand how s...
I have really bad buck teeth. When I'm biting down, I have about a half inch space between my upper front teeth and my bottom teeth. Will Invisalign...
From the reviews that I have read, I'm kinda convinced,but I am also a little worried about getting Invisalign. Also, I have read that braces are...
I have a very small gap in between my two front teeth and my bottom fronts are a little crooked. What is the cheapest way of paying for this...
I'm interested in orthodontics for my teeth. Please see a model similar to my teeth in the picture below. I have the crowding problem and a bit of...
I heard that Braces will push up your upper lip, will Invisalign do this? Since braces have the bulky metal thing in the front, it will push my upper...
In using Invisalign for over a year, I have become lazy, using my aligners usually only at night and at most half of a day. Will my teeth ever settle,...
I have crowded front teeth on the top and bottom. I also have a tooth that is growing a little behind all my other teeth, on the top and 1 on the...
I have gaps on my upper teeth from my two front tooth and the teeth beside them. I'm considering getting Invisalign. I was wondering, how much would...
The space left by an extracted lower front tooth has finally closed after two rounds of Invisalign.
I am concerned about effective retention to keep...
I went to a dentist today and he said he was afraid that one of my bottom front teeth might fall out if I get Invisalign. I can't have metal in my...
Front 6 teeth are 2 separate 3 tooth bridges that are separating in the middle, small over bite and wide spacing on bottom teeth. Can Invisalign be...
Hi, I had braces 10 years ago. My teeth have slightly shifted and now I have a small overbite and slight overjet. I have veneers on my front two...
I'm considering Invisalign and one provider quoted £2300. My dentist is saying I have gum disease. I have had cleaning sessions done. The...
My adult stepson has the WORST mouth that I have ever seen. Some teeth are forward, some are back, some are turned.
His lower jaw rises up and then...
I am 13 years old and super ashamed of my teeth. I have a gap in my 2 front teeth and crooked teeth in areas. I really want Invisalign but I'm scared...
I had braces almost 10 years ago. I now have slight spacing in my front teeth. My dentist recommended Invisalign express. He quoted me $3100. I...
My top front teeth are turned in from the center. Would Invisalign fix that? How much would it cost?
I read a review and the person said that the adhesive on the buttons wore the enamel on their tooth. Is this possible or preventable?
Do patients get retainers as part of the Invisalign treatment program? Or will there be an extra charge to get retainers after the treatment?
I have gaps starting from the front two of my teeth at the top to the right side. They overlap the bottom of my teeth, which causes me not to show my...
I don't know the correct term for the problem with my teeth but I hate the gap between the bottom and upper teeth - it makes me conscious about...
I have an overbite from thumbsucking as a child. I had laminate veneers done on my top 6 teeth, but would still like to correct the overbite on my 2...
I'm having a consultation for Invisalign in a few weeks for overcrowding, but 6 teeth extracted earlier in the year and wondered whether I would be a...
My teeth are just a little crowded. What do you think the average pricing would be for this? It would be on both top and bottom, and there are...
I am 29 years old. I've never had braces before. I am going to improve my front teeth which have some space and uneven. If I take Invisalign, do I...
I am over 65 years old and have NO dental insurance. My dentist is recommending orthodontics (Invisalign) prior to restorative work. The cost for...
I have 2 baby teeth. One has an adult tooth that has broken through and is slightly exposed. The other one has an adult tooth above it that has not...
With Invisalign, does the invisible retainer fall out easily?
I have severe bottom crowding, and an overbite. I have several teeth that are missing, including my eye teeth. Does the missing adult teeth matter for...
My Mother and I are considering getting Invisalign for me. I'm in the ages between 13-16. We want to know if the teens Invisalign is cheaper than the...
I am getting Invisalign on Tuesday. My dentist called me yesterday, and I have an appointment to get my teeth cleaned on Thursday. I have to get 12...
I started my Invisalign treatment yesterday.Well yesterday, there were no gaps or edges sticking out. Today, the bottom tray has a small gap between...
I'm class I on top left, class II on top right. I also have an overbite and crowded teeth and narrow arches--top and bottom. My orthodontist is...
Am I correct in assuming that your Invisalign results are only as good as the provider giving the service? Should the dental assistant be the one...
I had metal braces as a teen, along with: headgear (that I didn't wear enough) to move my top jaw forward and an expander on my top jaw. My lower...
My orthodontist told me that he does not do Invisalign aligners, but that he does a type of aligners that is very similar to Invisalign. Can you tell...
I am a father of an 18-year-old who has tuberous sclerosis and is autistic. She needs to be sedated for any work to be done on her. She lives in TN...
Hi, what is round tripping of teeth and will any Invisalign dentist do it? Thank you.
Hi, I'm 16 years old. I had braces twice because I didnt wear my retainers. I have overcrowing and one turned tooth. Will invialign be able to fix...
I have read that dentists are doing IPR (Interproximal Reduction) near the END of Invisalign treatment, but my dentist is proposing doing this FIRST...
I had a consultation for Invisalign and was told that I have to extract 2 upper premolars and 2 from the bottom. This is due to overcrowding and cross...
I just received a quote for Invisalign. The quote for the procedure seemed reasonable. Then the orthodontist said that there is an additional $2,000...
How much more can an elite status provider charge for Invisalign because they have earned this status? There are two elite providers in downtown...
When I was young, I was in a motor accident and I lost half of a front tooth. A root canal had to be done on the other. I had an overbite before that...
I am 59 years old, and my teeth had been filled up because of my gum disease. Can I have Invisalign treatment?
I got braces put on in California. I now live in AZ and I have been to three different orthodontist who say they won't take them off. I don't know...
I had my lower 12-year-old molars extracted 50 years ago. They were never replaced. Result is that the teeth behind them have tilted forward so that...
I'm on week 7 and still don't have any Invisalign aligners. My dentist called me 7 weeks ago to tell me that they got the computer simulation....
I want Invisalign Teen because they're clear and I don't want braces. But, I'm 13 years old. Is that old enough for this treatment?
I saw someone on here say how expensive they were. I was just wondering if you could pay like 500 dollars down then 100 dollars monthly until you're...
I am about to start my Invisalign treatment. My dentist advised me to remove all four of my wisdom teeth, although they have never bothered me. Will...
When I went to my dentist, they did my impressions and said my treatment would take about 9 months. I then visited an orthodontist who told me that my...
I have an underbite and crowded teeth. Would I have to have some teeth pulled from the back? I'm 14 and would really like to not get braces.
I am missing one molar, I had it pulled instead of doing a root canal, I regret it now. But I want to get invisalign and don't know if I have to get...
I have gaps between all 6 of my top front teeth. I've always hated it, plus I feel like my teeth are too small. I have also been told that my teeth...
I have really crooked teeth and I have overbite. The orthodontist I saw said Invisalign won't help and I really don't like braces. What should I do?
I am a female of 29 years of age. At about the age of 12, I had fixed braces and had them for about 18 months. I then had retainers which didn't do a...
I had braces about 13 years ago when I was 15. My bottom teeth are straight but my top teeth are crowded now. My four front top teeth are out of...
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I'm between the age of 13-15, and me and my mom were thinking of getting this treatment, instead of dealing with the hassle of wearing braces. My...
My wife wants to have Invisalign and of course I check the prices : ). I have seen on this site that some people had it done for $1000 some for $10...
Am I too old, at 62, to undergo Invisalign treatment for crowding?
I have just one tooth out of line. It's the incisor on the right, and the root sits back. It's straight, not rotated because of the tooth.
The rest of...
I have braces and it's annoying but I want to change to Invisalign. Do I ask my orthodontist if they provide Invisalign or do I go somewhere else?
I had Braces and a retainer when I was younger, but my teeth have shifted since then. One tooth in particular really bothers me. I don't need my teeth...
If you are paying out of pocket for Invisalign, do they offer payment plans?
I'm 23 years old and my crooked teeth really bother me. My problem is, my upper left canine baby tooth never fell out. It is stuck in place very...
I'm 40 now, and had braces as a teen but now have mild crowding again. My dentist recommends Invisalign Express ($1300 out of pocket) but the...
I have had a gap between my 2 front teeth since I was little. I really want to get rid of it but can not afford braces. I am 14 years old.
I really...
I have 9 U-aligner. I was supposed to have IPR in 4 places as prescribed at Align Technologies. However, my dentist forgot to do it. After wearing my...
I have invisalign and now i need a root canal. will it effect my invisalign?
I am considering Invisalign for my sixteen-year old daughter, as she doesn't like to wear braces at all. Is there any latest technology to...
I have three baby molars that I need to get removed. I am 19 years old. Once they are removed, would Invisalign help to close the gap or would I need...
I have metal Braces and was wondering If I could switch to Invisalign? I have a pretty bad overbite and I also had a Palate Expander and so now my...
Hey, I'm a musician. I play Sax. Will this affect my invisalign process?
I went through the invisalign treatment. The retainer popped off on a Friday and my teeth shifted before Monday. My orthodontist said that my...
I am 19 years old owe 975 on my metal braces and I want to stop treatment and get Invisalign because I have already had this metal on for almost two...
I recently got Invisalign. I was surprised when the trays arrived with multiple buttons and a cutout for the bands. The cutouts are irritating when I...
Okay, so i am getting the invisalign to fix my teeth issues and i have heard u can whiten ur teeth while wearing these trays. Is that true? If so how?...
I was told that since the aligners put a little space between your upper and lower teeth that it makes you gap or bite a little off. is this true? and...
I am now mid way through my invisalign treatment, and I'm already satisfied with the results. Is it possible to stop my treatment now, and what kind...
I am 60 years old and considering invisalign. I have had peridontal work in the past and had a dentist tell me I needed to be evaluated for gingival...
