Braces for Bottom Tooth That Adjusted?

I have fixed single misaligned teeth before with veneers. This is an especially great option if the tooth is "adjusted" toward the tongue because you can put the veneer on the tooth without reducing much. The problem is that often you do have to reduce. Other options may include: selective enamel reduction (if the correction is very minor), bonding to give an illusion of a straight tooth, or invisalign/braces. Seeing the tooth would allow me to better guide you.... see video

If you have a good bite and your only problem is misalignment of a lower tooth, I would highly recommend braces in just that arch. Invisalign or other invisible alternatives are available, however braces will be more cost effective and less cooperation on you part. I usually treatment time this type of case anywhere from 6-10 months depending on the amount of crowding. I would highly recommend a circumferential supracrestal fiberotomy to alleviate relapse and a bottom lingual retainer to... more

If moving one tooth is all that is needed, then many times limited orthodontics involving brackets and a wire on the tooth in question and the adjacent teeth is an effective and reasonably priced option. However, many times bracketing more teeth or the entire arch is necessary to ensure proper movement and stabilization. Have your dentist take a look and help you determine the best course of action.

Braces on one arch only is common.  However, there may be some teeth that have shifted and you don't realize it.  Invisalign has a significant lab fee, so will never be as inexpensive as brackets.  Brackets and wires will be faster and cheaper.