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)?

5 answers to “Invisalign for bottom teeth only?”

A: Possible to treat just the lower arch

James J. Awbrey IV, DMD

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... more

A: Not a good idea to have Invisalign on bottom teeth only

Michael J. Thomas, DDS

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... more

A: Possible to treat just the lower arch with Invisalign

Daniel W. Schiavone, DDS

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... more

A: Not...if you want long term stability!!

Bobby Virk, DMD, MSD

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... more

A: Treating one arch vs. two with Invisalign

Susan Goode Estep, DMD

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... more

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