Invisalign on teeth with permanent bridges and veneers?

I have an overbite from thumbsucking as a child. I had laminate veneers done on my top 6 teeth, but would still like to correct the overbite on my 2 front teeth. I also have permanent attached bridges on both sides of my upper teeth. I am 39 years old. Can I use Invisalign on teeth that have permanent bridges and veneers? Can it possibly to correct the overbtie? Thank you.

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A: Invisalign After Bridges and Veneers

Susan Goode Estep, DMD

If you are happy with the appearance of your dental work on the top teeth, you may use Invisalign to improve your bite. Another option would be for you to use porcelain on your lower teeth to correct your bite (a procedure called opening your bite). I would recommend looking into this option with a... more

A: It CAN be done, but some things may need to be redone

Lance Timmerman, DMD

Invisalign is told in the beginning what teeth are crowns, bridges or implants and is taken into consideration when planning.  The software will "virtually" plan the case, and from that you can decide if the effect is what you want.  The bridges will only move as a group and not behave as... more

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