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Invisalign or Braces (photo)

The facts:33 yrs old, deep bite (front teeth slanted inwards);no upper second incisors; upper canines=fangs; baby tooth next to my left upper canine-potential gap that might not be completely closed;bottom teeth are slanted;lower right canine extracted in the past.1st consult:not a candidate for invisalign-can't fix deep bite,gap due to baby tooth will be closed-18 m w/ braces; 2nd:invisalign,deep bite not addressed-12/15 m. At end canines will be reshaped.How important is to fix the deep bite?

3 Doctor Answers | Asked by ninozzia
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Braces or Invisalign

It depends on your goals - braces would likely provide a more ideal end result, where invisalign would work for some esthetic correction. I would recommend consultation with your local orthodontist to determine your options as there will be many factors to consider.
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Deep bite corrected with Functional Facial Orthopedics and Invisalign combination

Thanks for providing such good photos! If handled ideally, you can have a dramatically beautiful result. It is obvious that your upper jaw is narrow and you have a very deep overbite, both of which can be corrected with a combination of Functional Facial Orthopedics and either Invisalign or braces. The missing teeth can be replaced with implanted teeth to give you a beautiful full movie star smile. Many doctors are limited in their knowledge in how to treat this in... more
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Definitely Braces, NOT Invisalign

You have a serious malocclusion, including missing teeth, primary teeth, and canines in wrong position. You need an experienced orthodontist and possible oral surgery.

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