Will Invisalign Work for Crowded Front Teeth?

What you describe is a significant skeletal imbalance between the size of the teeth and the bone structure to hold the teeth. To create the best result and achieve the best stability, you need a doctor who uses Dentofacial Orthopedics (DFO), or fancy removable retainers prior to using Invisalign or braced. Otherwise the orthodontist may recommend removing as many as four teeth to get your teeth straightened. The advantage of the DFO treatment (typically 4-6... more

You may be an extraction case and the premiere provider is just the one to do that type of treatment. Metal or porcelain brackets suck! I've had them in my mouth before and I didnt like them at all, especially as an adult.

Depending on the goals and expectations, Invisalign MAY work. If the crowding is severe, the shape of the teeth may need to be altered (slenderized) to create room for the movement. After all is said and done, the end result MAY not be as perfect as wire braces. If "better" is all you desire, then Invisalign should be fine. Not all wire braces are metal. Tooth colored ceramic brackets are virtually invisible and much more predictable. A consultation with your local premier... more