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Invisalign Express for One Crooked Tooth?
asked 2 years ago by Ross812 in Ohio
Latest answer by Kent Lauson, DDS, MS
Question viewed 4,336 times
Tags: crooked
One of my bottom front four teeth is slightly pointed back. My top teeth are in good alignment, but it's just this one bottom front tooth. I had braces in high school, and had great results. I stopped wearing my retainers since my 1st year in college. I'm not an expert, but is there room for it to fit between the teeth on either side? I have heard of Invisalign Express and I was just wondering if you think this is a good solution or would you recommend an alternative? Thanks.
7 answers to Invisalign Express for One Crooked Tooth?
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Invisalign express works for moving one tooth.
Yes, Invisalign should work to move one tooth provided there is a reasonable amount of space to move it in to. It is also possible that a flexible, adjustable retainer could accomplish the correction. Your orthodontist will be able to answer this question at an initial consultation.
R. William McNeill, DDS, MS
Mercer Island Orthodontist
Mercer Island Orthodontist
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Invisalign Express works well for minor corrections
Invisalign Express may be the perfect solution to your problem. May be is the key phrase. Sometime a patient will come to my office saying "I just want this one tooth fixed" and I find all sorts of other problems with their mouth. If your dentist has seen your mouth and just the one tooth could be moved, then Invisalign Express should work fine. They may have to shave a couple teeth to make it all work though. Good luck!
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Yes, have Invisalign Express for it
Sounds like a perfect Express case. Simple stripping of the two teeth next to the crooked one and it can be easily tipped back into position. Be sure to make sure that the upper teeth are also corrected in that area and that they are not touching. Sometimes the upper teeth shift backwords and then push the lower teeth the same way,so be sure to do both uppper and lower aligners.
Michael J. Thomas, DDS
Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist
Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist
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Invisalign Express
Invisalign express is limited to 10 aligners or less. They are mainly for only mild crooked teeth that can be straightened in 5 months or less. It does not only straighten 1 tooth but multiple teeth, but restrition on the number of aligners.
David Cheng, DDS
Toronto Cosmetic Dentist
Toronto Cosmetic Dentist
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Depends
Unfortunately without seeing all the records its very difficult to give a specific answer. Invisalign express is very monor teeth movement with can be accomplished with under 10 aligners. What you dont want to do is rushing the movement of teeth and ending up with relapse again. It is very possible to do under 10 aligners. If there is a space issue (this particular tooth being pushed inwards as there is not enough space) we have tocreate space by either expanding the arch or by doing some...
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Bobby Virk, DMD, MSD
Bellevue Orthodontist
Bellevue Orthodontist
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Invisalign Express might be a good choice
It sounds like you need minor movments and minimal interproximal reduction. Invisalign Express is when your case needs 10 aligners or less. Your case might qualify.
Daniel W. Schiavone, DDS
Rochester Cosmetic Dentist
Rochester Cosmetic Dentist
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Invisalign Express for moving one tooth
If the tooth is only slightly out of alignment, Invisalign Express may be a good option for you. If it is moderately out of position, I would recommend Invisalign Full -- with Invisalign Express, if you don't get the results you want by the finish of treatment, you can't refine the results without additional cost. Invisalign has refinements built in, so you can perfect the result.
