I am 61 and am wondering if it is a practical procedure for me to have done? Has anyone else at my age had this done?

Raj Kumar, BDS, LDSRCS 22 Mar 2013

Invisalign can be used to move teeth at any age. If you are in your 80s then getting them out can be a pain, but ask your dentist for less or no attachments. I have some patients who did not have the buttons. The alignment was still 85% perfect.

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Lanelle 21 Mar 2013

I got Invisalign when I was 65. My problem was several spaces--top and bottom. It took 9 months to fix it and I did not have any problems. I admit that with the attachments on, it took a while to take the aligners out at first. I had very little pain. A Tylenol took care of anything that bothered me. I am so glad I did this.

CraftyMama 10 Dec 2012

I'm 54 and am into my 6th month. I am happy with the results, am already seeing straighter teeth. But it is a HUGE commitment. However, I think at my age I am better able to handle it than if I was 20, 30 or even 40. I can't wait for it to be over, and some days I wonder if I'll make it to the end (I'm not looking for perfection, just a bit better smile). My ortho says I can stop anytime. But then I think, "it's only another 2 weeks for another aligner...keep going." Also, if you have any dental work in your mouth, I feel the aligners work better. No harsh brackets on crowns or pulling on a large filling. And I can remove them when I want. Some weeks, if I've had them out a bit more than normal, I may wear the set for an extra day or two before switching to new trays. It's a commitment, and not a cheap one, but you can gear it to your lifestyle. Good luck. Let us know what you decide.

Raj Kumar, BDS, LDSRCS 12 Mar 2013

My oldest patient was 75 and the teeth still moved as predicted. Taking the aligners out may take a little more time though.

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CraftyMama 13 Mar 2013

I agree with the additional time statement. However, it is one advantage over brackets. If I have a special dinner, I know that into the 2nd week of a set, I can leave them out for 1-2 hours without any problem. I try to wear them the recommended time during the first week. It seems to help. I don't keep them out long very often, but it is an advantage (I feel) to traditional braces. I've added about 2-3 weeks to my treatment (I'm now into month 9 and have about 3-4 months to go).

Megan P (Community Manager) 27 Nov 2012

Below are a few community members that have Invisalign and have mentioned being around that age bracket. You can read their reviews and post comments to ask any specific questions you have for them. Hopefully that will help. :)