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I Have Five Crooked Bottom Teeeth and Two Overlapping Will Invisalign Work for Me? (photo)

will i have to get teeth removed.

In years past it was routine to extract teeth when doing orthodontics.  Times have changed and removal of teeth is only in extreme cases.  Invisalign allows us more control of tooth movement and often allows us to avoid extractions.

The photos are hard to read, so I can't really comment on what you would need, but I would assume extractions would not be likely.

Lance Timmerman, DMD

Seattle Cosmetic Dentist

Would Veneers Fix Worn Down Bicuspids? (photo)

I was wondering whether dental veneers would be able to bring back the length and point of my bicupids? I went to a dentist who wasn't very skilled and he shaved the point down way too much, my smile doesn't look half as broad now, and you can see the back part of the tooth when I smile because there's no length on the front side. - Photo included

When teeth get worn down, via a dentist or simply grinding during sleep, adding length can be tricky.  Not all dental materials are durable enough to use, and some materials require more aggressive enamel removal.  Porcelain veneers are a great option, as they achieve the goal as well as are conservative.  In some cases, very little (if any) tooth structure needs to be removed.

Lance Timmerman, DMD

Seattle Cosmetic Dentist

Can a Dentist Order Invisalign Without Telling You the Price ??

I got my braces off 4 weeks ago and was not happy with the result. My dentist told me he would handle it. After 4 weeks of wondering why my top retainer was not in yet I went in and asked.My dentist told me he ordered 2 -3 trays of invisalign and that it takes 6 weeks to create an ship. He was busy, so he couldn't talk any longer. I went home and found out it costs near 5 grand. Do the amount of trays have any influence on the price? Will the invisalign still fit b/c my teeth have shifted?

Until the dentist gets the ClinCheck (the computer treatment plan), they don't know how many aligners/trays are needed for the case.  Until then, only a range of fees can be given.

However, I strongly suggest that you be aware of all costs before starting.  This will avoid any surprises.

Lance Timmerman, DMD

Seattle Cosmetic Dentist