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At What Age Does Invisalign Lose Effectiveness?

asked 7 months ago by healthyneeds
Latest answer by Robert Rudman, DDS, MS
Question viewed 384 times
Tags: effectiveness, longevity

At what age does Invisalign lose effectiveness?

13 answers to At What Age Does Invisalign Lose Effectiveness?

+4

When is old too old for invisalign

Short answer: Never Long Answer: It isn't AGE as much as BONE DENSITY. I personally have treated patients with Invisalign into there late 80's. We got the result we wanted but we did need to wear the trays longer than usual. That said I have treated 70+ year olds and had no issues and had 60 year olds with stubborn teeth. There really is no really way to know for sure without trying. I have never had teeth not move. It is important before considering to have a healthy mouth... more
Jacqueline Demko, DDS, MSD

Chesterfield Orthodontist
+3

Invisalign can be used on teenagers to mature adults

Invisalign can be used on teenagers and mature adults. What is important in any patient, but especially in an older patient, is that the bone levels are good and the periodontium is healthy to move teeth.
Gabriela Hricko, DDS

New York Orthodontist
+2

Invisalign and age

Age is not a factor for invisalign treatment, its the health of teeth and the periodontal tissues. (bone level, gum health, roots of teeth).
Hasan Othman, DDS, MS, PhD

Lombard Orthodontist
+2

Invisalign age restrictions?

There are really no upper age restrictions as long as health allows patient to wear the aligners and the patient has the desire to move there teeth. Lower age limits are affected by jaw growth issues and eruption of permanent teeth and patient compliance. I personally recommend Invisalign for responsible older teenagers and adults but not for those under 16 as issues of growth and compliance are alto better handled with traditional braces. Best of Luck! Talk to... more
Scott LeSueur, DDS

Mesa Cosmetic Dentist
+1

How Invisalign loses effectiveness.

Invisalign is great for Adults and Teenagers. The most common way to NOT have the BEST results from Invisalign is if the patient isn't compliant with the recommended time of wearing the retainers. Compliance is KEY to successful Invisalign results. Trays must be worn a min of 20 to 22 hours a day. The more hours you wear, the better!
Robert Rudman, DDS, MS

Denver Orthodontist
+1

Invisalign

Thre is no age limit for invisalign.Invisalign is not effective for very young people when they have their baby teeth. However, we can treat people with invisalign even at 80+ age.
Antoaneta Barba, DDS

Santa Ana Cosmetic Dentist
+1

What is age range for invisalign?

Our oldest patient was 70 when we did invisalign. Age does not matter but whats important is enough bone in upper and lower jaw of proper levels as well as a good stable periodontal tissue. We always perform a full exam to insure foundation is healthy before starting invisalign or braces. The idea is simple: You do not want to remodel a home and move things around without having a strong foundation otherwise the entire building will collapse (teeth will be lost). Treatment plan... more
Daniel Noor, DMD, PC

Manhattan Cosmetic Dentist

www.NYMetroInvisalign.com

+1

Effectiveness of invsalign related to age.

Age has no effect on tooth movement through bone. Invisalign is a method by which teeth can be moved and therefore age will not be a factor in the biology of tooth movement. If you are older and considering invisalign make sure you get a through check up and if your teeth and gums are healthy then you are ready to go. Remember straight teeth are easier to maintain and will help you to keep your teeth for your lifetime!!!
James D. Salazar, DDS

San Diego Cosmetic Dentist
+1

Invisalign Works at Any Age

Teeth can be moved at any age. For the appropriate cases, Invisalign is the treatment of choice. One of its best features is that it can be removed for brushing and flossing. This is a real benefit for older patients who may have periodontal issues that require thorough brushing and flossing. One issue that should be addressed by you and your orthodontist is the dexterity required to place and remove the aligners. The attachments required by Invisalign treatment can make that challenging. more
Greg Jorgensen, DMD, MS

Albuquerque Orthodontist
+1

Age and invisalign

A person's age does not matter when it comes to invisalign. As long as your case is a candidate for invisalign and your periodontal health is good than you should have no problems moving forward with your case.
Leonard Tau, DMD

Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist
+1

Age and Invisalign

Teeth can be moved at any age. With adults, one must be sure that the gums are healthy, or damage to the bone can result. With healthy gums there is no upper age limit on the use of Invisalign (or braces either, for that matter). With kids, I recommend having enough tooth erupted for the aligners to get a good grip on the teeth. Many teens are marginal candidates for Invisalign for this and other reasons. The best approach is to visit an orhtodontist to get good... more
Brian Povolny, DDS, PhD

Seattle Cosmetic Dentist

www.smilesatsouthcenter.com

+1

Its Not About Age

Invisalign treament has nothing to do with age and everything to do with case selection. While aligner therapy is getting better and better, it still cannot do some things as well as traditional braces. Cases should be chosen carefully. As some of the other dentists have said, be sure to keep your periodontal health in excellent shape and maintain compliance, wearing your trays all day, every day with the exception of meal time. Good Luck with your treatment!! more
Gary Nack, DDS

Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist
+1

Proper age for Invisalign?

The question probably needs to be more specific, however, regarding proper timing or age for Invisalign, generally speaking, you would prefer to have all permanent teeth erupted as Invisalign will only work well if the trays have sufficient surface area of teeth to grab onto. If the child is too young and teeth are partially erupted, this may cause the trays not to work predictably. Regarding the other end of the spectrum, you are really never too old for Invisalign, you just need to... more
Mazyar Moshiri DMD, MS

Saint Louis Orthodontist

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