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Estimated Treatment Time and Success in Correcting Teeth? (photo)
asked 7 months ago by bigbusiness1 in DMV
Latest answer by Michael J. Thomas, DDS
Question viewed 300 times
Tags: duration, gap, spacing
Hello, I want to get from the wonderful experts on here an estimated treatment time and success in correcting my teeth with Invisalign? As you can see the problem is spacing/gaps with my teeth. Thanks for your input!
6 answers to Estimated Treatment Time and Success in Correcting Teeth? (photo)
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How long it takes to close space between front teeth?
Hi BigBusiness,
It seems if there are no other issues, and you have healthy gum and bone, the gap can close in about 5 months. Now keep in mind, I am assuming everything else is perfect and your back teeth have what we call a class I perfect bite because everything will affect everything! Although the problem is in the front, the entire mouth and teeth are like a jigsaw puzzle that must fit together perfectly for healthy bite and beautiful smile. Having full set of photos and...
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Close this gap in 5 months or less
Not a guarantee of course because it all dpends on you the patient wearing the aligners 22 hours every day successfully. This is my best estimate of time based on your pix...
Michael J. Thomas, DDS
Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist
Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist
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Closing spaces can be fast
Each case is different, and other teeth will be affected and should be addressed as well, but your case likely will take around 5-7 months to close the space. It may take longer with other teeth being a factor.
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Invisalign can quickly close gaps and spaces.
Hello Big Business,
The good news is that your photo shows something similar to another patient we had who wanted to close gaps and spaces in his smile and Invisalign was the answer! You may be a great candidate for Invisalign. Very Exciting!
Invisalign and other clear aligner methods for aligning teeth are a great way to quickly close gaps and spaces in your smile. Most cases are 6-12 months in duration. At your first visit your dentist will take impressions and...
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Svetlana Novak, DMD
Natick Cosmetic Dentist
Natick Cosmetic Dentist
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How long to close big gap?
Eveen though you have identified the gap between your front teeth as the main issue, I suspect that there is more that willrequire correction. (It is rare that moving only two teeth will produuce a satisfactory outcome.) So I suggest that yo consult with a n orthodonitst to get a preliminary estimate of time and cost. Then if what you hear makes sense, arrange with theorthodonist for more detailed analysis and treatment planning. - which will probably incluse a digital simulation (Invisalign...
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R. William McNeill, DDS, MS
Mercer Island Orthodontist
Mercer Island Orthodontist
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Time for Invisalign to close anterior space.
Sounds like you need what is called a clincheck, an Invisalign proposal done with 3-d models on the computer, that will show required movements and give you a time frame for performing treatment. Any Invisalign certified provider can do this, but most will affix a cost if you do not proceed, although that cost is considerably less then treatment. I have personally found that when a patient sees what Invisalign can do for them and how fast, they almost...
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Scott LeSueur, DDS
Mesa Cosmetic Dentist
Mesa Cosmetic Dentist