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Invisalign for Bottom Teeth Only?
Can I get Invisalign just for the bottom teeth for overcrowding? How much will it cost (I live in NYC)?
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Donna Schmitt
in Glendale, NY 11385
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Possible to treat just the lower arch
I do not have your records at this time, but assuming your bite is ideal and the only problem is some minor misalignment across the lower front teeth, than absolutely you can treat just the lower arch. Those teeth can be slenderized to create space and aligned with either invisalign or braces.
As an orthodontist I would highly recommend utilizing braces rather than Invisalign. You will find the cost and cooperation required to align those teeth will be less with braces. Also, if the...
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Atlanta Orthodontist
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Not...if you want long term stability!!
Teeth stay in place (after the treatment) with good alignment with each other and also how they fit with opposing teeth. If you only treat one arch (bottom teeth) and not he other arch (upper teeth) there is a strong possibility that the teeth might not fit in perfect bite and will render for unstability of the treatment.
The fees depends upon the complexity of the problem, who is treating you (orthodontist v/s a general dentist). I would recommend see an orthodontist for a complimentary...
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Bellevue Orthodontist
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Need Invisalign on both arches
By using Invisalign on only one arch, the treatment will not be as successful. In order for the treatment to work, both arches need to be realigned. If your upper teeth don't align with your bottom teeth, the lowers will never stay aligned. Remember, the price is the same if you treat one or both arches.
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Not a good idea to have Invisalign on bottom teeth only
As an Advantage Invisalign provider, I don't do single arch cases and here's why.
If you fix the lower arch and not the upper one, you are having to rely on the position of the upper teeth to dictate the position of the lower teeth. If you are paying good money to straighten your teeth, you need to do both arches so that you will have a successful treatment.
To you, the patient, the upper teeth may look fine to you, but to a trained eye who understands tooth movement, you have to trust us...
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Possible to treat just the lower arch with Invisalign
Dr Virk makes a valid point, BUT you can treat just the lower arch. You would absolutely need to wear a retainer indefinitely to ensure your teeth stay in the location you want them to. Invisalign charges the dentist the same fee for just one arch of treatment as it does for two arches, so, don't expect to pay less. Knowing this, why would you want to treat just the lower arch? See an orthodontist OR a general dentist who performs Invisalign for a consultation that is usually free....
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Rochester Cosmetic Dentist
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Invisalign for Bottom Teeth Only
If your top teeth are not interfering with the bottom ones then yes you can only do treatment on the bottom.
If once the lower teeth are moved to undo the crowding and they start hitting the top ones, then you would have to move the upper teeth as well if you not you will not be able to bit properly.
The cost is not 50% of full treatment. Invisalign still charges the dentist the same price whether one arch or both arches are treated. The price might be a little bit lower...
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Treating one arch vs. two with Invisalign
Typically, I like to treat both arches together as if I move a tooth on the lower, then I also want to move the upper tooth that occludes (bites) with that tooth. I can maintain control over the bite and keep things healthy.
Sometimes, I do a smile makeover with porcelain veneers (on the upper teeth). And afterward, my patient wants to straighten the lower teeth. In these cases I will treat the lowers only while closely modifying the patient's bite.
Note: Invisalign charges the same amount...
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