Chicago Invisalign doctors

Gerilyn Alfe, DMD Gerilyn Alfe, DMD
Chicago Cosmetic Dentist
2704 N Halsted, Chicago
42 answers
Peter Tomaselli, DDS Peter Tomaselli, DDS
Chicago Cosmetic Dentist
437 West North Avenue, Chicago
4 answers
Thomas Adams, MD Thomas Adams, MD
Chicago Cosmetic Dentist
Chicago
Mark J. Amidei, DDS Mark J. Amidei, DDS
Chicago Cosmetic Dentist
1810 Delany Road, Gurnee
William V. Dolgi, DDS William V. Dolgi, DDS
Chicago Orthodontist
2043 West Irving Park Rd, Chicago

Recent Answers

Am I a Candidate for Invisalign for Teens?

My teeth are pretty bad but I don't want traditional braces because I ride horses and don't want to risk injuring my mouth more than I already do because of there being metal.

A: Invisalign teen may not be the answer

From what I can see from your pictures, I think a combination of functional orthodontic therapy (to expand the roof of your mouth without surgery) and then either conventional braces or Invisalign would be the best option for you.  It's impossible to tell without an exam of course, so I would recommend setting up a consultation with either an orthodontist or a dentist with orthodontic experience treating constricted jaws and severe crowding.

Gerilyn Alfe, DMD
Chicago Cosmetic Dentist
Palate Expander Open Nasal Air Way?

I am 20 years old and do have a slightly narrow palate and am being treated with invisalign. I was looking to possibly get a palate expander following my alligners (i know this doesnt make much sense). I want a much wider smile. Can a palate expander slightly increase the nasal airway This is not a severe case, however I think I could definitely benefit with increased air flow of the nose. As it stands, I can breathe through my nose no problem, just not as much air as through my mouth. 

A: Just in time for a palatal expander

You are probably just in time to be treated w/a palatal expander.  They are less effective once your bones have fused and stopped growing and you're probably pretty close to that.  Make sure your dentist does it slowly and you may need some orthodontic fine tuning after you're done.  It will absolutely widen your smile and improve your air flow.  As Dr. Lauson said, it will not only improve your smile, it may improve your health and your quality of life!  I treat TMJ pain and migraine patients as well as sleep apnea patients and the great majority of them suffer from a narrow palate.

Gerilyn Alfe, DMD
Chicago Cosmetic Dentist
Will Invisalign Work for Me?!? Crowding and Overbite

A number of years ago, I was told by my orthodontist that I would need to wear traditional braces for 3 years :(!! I was not willing to do so due to high school prom/ college - in hindsight, I wish I did! I have noticed that my right tooth has shifted inward a bit within the past 6 months and I am worried my top teeth will continue to do so if I do not get them fixed. Will invisalign work for me? Is there a price estimate you can give me for my case? Thank you in advance!!

A: Invisalign should work for you

Without seeing your bite on your back teeth, it's impossible to say if Invisalign will definitely work for you.  With what I can see, it probably will work.  Your cost will be dependant on the number of aligners needed to complete your treatment, as well as who performs your care.

Gerilyn Alfe, DMD
Chicago Cosmetic Dentist
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