Invisalign After Traditional Braces - Worth the Money?

Invisalign is a great option for people just like you. If you've seen a couple of dentists who think Invisalign would work for you, it probably will. Almost all of my adult patients who get treated with Invisalign fall into your category and have had great success. 

Invisalign has to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. It is an awesome treatment option in a majority of cases but there are some instances where traditional braces are a better option. Over 50% of my current Invisalign cases reflect your exact concerns: Age 30-55, history of not wearing retainers and lower crowding. In most cases, Invisalign is a slam dunk and can correct this predictably. Orthodontists sometimes charge more for Invisalign because the lab costs are fairly... more

I am an orthodontist and if it were me I would use fixed braces "Damon System" to line up a shifted lower especially if it can be done with lower braces only. I could probably do it a lot faster and for less cost to the patient. The lower teeth/braces don't show that much and they would not be on very long anyway. The most important question is how are you going to keep them straight if they didn't stay the first time. I would recommend a small metal... more