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Does Invisalign Work on Crowded Teeth?

I want to get an Invisalign but I'm not sure if it will work for me. I'll be 15 in June and my teeth aren't really bad, they are just crowded. I would like to get an idea of how long it might take and how much it will cost compared to regular braces. Thank you.

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This is what Invisalign is all about

You are very likely a very good candidate for Invisalign. After, all, this is what Invisalign is all about. Many times Invisalign takes the same amount of time and sometimes less compared to braces. We have to see your teeth in order to give you a more precise answer regarding the amount of time in treatment.

Invisalign for Teen crowding

Hello, Invisalign has a specific product for Teens called Invisalign Teen. And it works great for crowding. Now what is different in Invisalign teen?- Main difference is Blue Indicator on Teen aligners that show the compliance of the patient. Dentist can check out the fading of the blue color on the aligner to keep the teens accountable for the adequate wear time. Also there are some power ridges for better torque control. Teens can benefit a lot from Invisalign at this... more

Invisalign works for crowded teeth, but there are other factors

Generally speaking, Invisalign can correct crowding. Some factors to consider are: extent of crowding and vertical and horizontal components of your bite. For example, if you are very crowded on the lowers, but your upper teeth cover your lowers completely, you will never be able to eliminate your crowding until the vertical component is corrected. You also need to take into account your bite. Straight teeth does not necessarily mean a good bite. Through Invisalign, you may need the... more

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Invisalign on Crowded Teeth

If the crowding is not that severe then Invisalign can work to straighten your teeth. Treatment takes one to two years on average. The cost is comparable to regular braces, maybe slightly more.

Crowded teeth and invislaign

' YES! invislalign will work for crowded teeth. Its especially effective when your bite is correct and you dont have a big Overbite or Overjet.

Invisalign and crowding, invisalign gainesville ga

Invisalign will absolutely work for you! In fact, I would recommend Invisalign teen since you will have the opportunity to have 6 replacement aligners at no cost to you. A free consultation would be warranted to determine exactly how long it might take for your bite to be corrected. This will, in turn, determine the cost of the treatment. Rest assured, the cost will be very similar to braces. I look forward to you achieving the smile of your dreams! more

Invisalign is Most Effective for Crowded Teeth

Invisalign clear aligners are quite effective in treating Crowded Teeth. The relatively new Invisalign Teen has some extra features that aid in compliance, tooth movement and sequence of treatment that may be ideal for your case. Before any decisions can be made a consultation and the taking of Records such as Impressions, x-rays and Photographs are needed to formulate a definitive treatment plan. Once this is done a simulated display of the correction of your crowding and other... more

How does Invisalign work?

Invisalign aligners are made to not fit your existing teeth. So when you wear the first one, this misfit causes your teeth to move to the shape of the aligner. Over a series of aligners the teeth are moved, tilted, tipped, rotated etc to the desired position. As the patient has to wear the aligners for 2 weeks and at least 20 hours per day, there will be occasions when the aligners are not worn. This can lead to minor errors and then refinement aligners are made to correct this... more

Invisalign can correct crowded teeth

Front teeth crowding can usually be completely corrected with Invisalign treatment. However, you must ask the question "Why are the teeth crowded?" An evaluation by an Invisalign Certified Orthodontist would be in order. Teeth crowding usually occurre because the dental arches are constricted. If so, adding a step of dentofacial orthopedics to widen the upper jaw, then using Invisalign (or braces) can correct the crowding and give a much fuller, more... more

Invisalign clear aligners are great for correcting crowded teeth.

Yes, crowded teeth is one of the things that Invisalign works well for. In general, though, it works best if the teeth are not too crowded. since teeth get more crowded with time, it makes sense to begin treatment sooner rather than later. Treatment will be less complex and take less time to complete. Call for a free orthodonitc consultation to learn what will work best for you.

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Charlene Jackson
5 days ago

It really depends on what all the Dr. has planned. I had pretty severely crowded teeth with really no where for them to go. So we did some expansion first to tip my teeth up and push them back to make room before invisalign. Check out my review to see how much room that created before invisalign. It's kind of amazing! Of course this may not work for everyone, but it's a option many don't realize.

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