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What Happens if You Stop Invisalign Early?
asked 8 months ago by bribri in PA
Latest answer by Doug Depew, DMD
Question viewed 367 times
Tags: discontinue
This is out of complete curiosity. Nothing to do with refunds or anything like that. If someone was happy with their results mid-treatment and was planning on wearing the retainers, what would happen if they quit?
9 answers to What Happens if You Stop Invisalign Early?
+3
Stopping orthodontic treatment early
Your teeth relationship or bite will not be corrected and if you do not wear a retainer, teeth can easily shift back even faster than the patient who finished treatment properly.
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If you stop invisalign early your treatment wont progress.
Hi Bribri
If you were happy with your invisalign mid-treatment and you stopped, your teeth would either stay where they are if you wore a retainer, or possibly revert back if you didnt.
Just make sure with your dentst that your bite is good and there are no spaces or other issues that perhaps you cant see yourself.
Best!
Dr. Alper
+2
Can you stop invisalign mid-treatment.....of course!
Of course you can stop invisalign mid-treatment if you are happy with your smile and how straight your teeth look. Invisalign also corrects bite or occlusion. Make sure you discuss this with your dentist before stopping. Also be sure to continue to wear your retainers so the teeth do not shift back to where they started. I am glad you achieved success so quickly and are happy with your results! Invislaign is such a great way to straighten teeth!
Robert Fields, DDS
Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist
Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist
+2
Stopping Invisalign early
So long as you are happy at the stage that you finished then all you need are retainers to match and you should be OK
Dr Raj Kumar BDSLDSRCS
Raj Kumar, BDS, LDSRCS
London Cosmetic Dentist
London Cosmetic Dentist
+2
Stopping invisalign early
If you are happy with the result before the end of all the scheduled treatment with invisalign then you can ask you denitst to fabricate retainers and you can hold your teeth in that position. It has happened before in my office. Not a big deal.
Leonard Tau, DMD
Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist
Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist
+2
Patients CAN decide when treatment is a success
If a person is happy with a case and the case is "not done" according to the plan, there is nothing wrong with stopping and wearing a retainer with the teeth looking as they do when the patient says "when". The teeth will NOT continue getting straighter, but should stay put if a retainer is worn.
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Stoping invisalign early
If you're happy and your doctor can't give you a good reason to go for an A when you are happy with a B then you certainly can stop and retain what you got!
Robert Waxler, DMD, MS
Saint Louis Orthodontist
Saint Louis Orthodontist
+1
Stopping Invisalign Early Might Be OK
Your are in charge of your own treatment. The doctor is there to guide you along the way and recommend what they feel is best for your situation. However, they may be looking for important changes to happen that you may not see. If these movements are critical for your health and stability of the teeth, the doctor would be able to let you know that. Beside being the courteous thing to do, I would definitely run it by them if you wish to stop...
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Doug Depew, DMD
Atlanta Orthodontist
Atlanta Orthodontist
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Stopping invisalign mid-treatment
I don't think its a good idea to stop midtreatment even if you are happy with the esthetics of your teeth, we do look at more than esthetics of the teeth. The aligners also work on your bite or you occlusion which is also important. Its always better to consult your orthodontist, I'm sure he/she plans on detailing your teeth even better with the remaining aligners, which will make you a happier patient at the end.
Hasan Othman, DDS, MS, PhD
Lombard Orthodontist
Lombard Orthodontist