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Can Invisalign Correct Midline Asymmetry?
asked 1 year ago by SunnyDay77 in California, US
Latest answer by Jacqueline Demko, DDS, MSD
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Tags: asymmetry
The midline of my upper teeth is not aligned to that of my lower ones (about 3mm off), and I have two "bites" - one makes my face really asymmetrical and the other one's better. I wonder if Invisalign can move one side of my upper teeth more than the other, so in the end I'll have only the more symmetrical bite. I asked a couple of orthodontists and one said it can be done w/ combination of rubber band. Is it true? How long will it take?
4 answers to Can Invisalign Correct Midline Asymmetry?
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Invisalilgn and midline asymmetry
Fundamentally Invisalign is best at straightening flat teeth, like incisors. It's not so good at bite corrections. So if the midline asymmetry is a symptom of a bite problem Invsalign may not correct it. If on the other hand your back teeth bite properly, and the midline discrepancy is due to front tooth positions, then Invisalign may correct the midline somewhat. In general, 3 mm is a lot of midline correction with Invisalign even with the use of elastics.
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Correcting a midline with Invisalign
Invisalign can definitely correct a midline. It did mine. In the right hands Invisalign can fix almost anything.
There are lots of ways to fix a 3mm+ midline issues.
Distalizing
Interproximal reduction
Rubberbands
etc
Jacqueline Demko, DDS, MSD
Chesterfield Orthodontist
Chesterfield Orthodontist
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Newest version of Invisalign works for midline correction
W/the newest version of Invisalign, incorporating special attachments and elastics (rubber bands), it is possible to correct midline asymmetries. In more severe cases (more than 2-3 MM) sometimes conventional orthodontics is a better choice. Once your dentist or orthodontist takes a look at you, he/she should be better able to lead you in the right direction.
Gerilyn Alfe, DMD
Chicago Cosmetic Dentist
Chicago Cosmetic Dentist
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Invisalign and midline correction
Invisalign easily can correct midline discrepancy from 1-2 mm in most cases. If it is bigger, elastics would be necessary most likely. It is very hard to diagnose without seeing a patient, so the right thing to do is to a have a consultation. In our office we offer it at no charge.
Good luck,
Dr. Ayzin
Michael Ayzin, DDS
Costa Mesa Cosmetic Dentist
Costa Mesa Cosmetic Dentist