At 15 many of your friends are probably in braces. You would have them off by senior prom for sure. The problem with invisalign is that many dentists and orthodontists struggle with the fine tuning and moving the teeth to the final spot where they look the best. Also, you may be seeing that your front teeth... more
Is it possible wear Invisalign on upper teeth only?
I am very happy with my lower teeth, but not my upper. My front two teeth overlap slightly, and my fangs are crooked. I am 15 years old but I still feel that it is too late for braces, and since I have a pretty minor case, I dont think braces would be right for me. So is it possible to only wear and Invisalign on my upper teeth?
5 answers to “Is it possible wear Invisalign on...”
A: Invisalign for both arches
It is better to get the treatment on both arches. With the changes at the top, you need some modifications on the bottom , at the other hand , the price and treatment duration is the same. Braces is a good option for ortho treatment and almost there is no age limitation of it.
A: No problem with Invisalign on upper teeth only
The fee would be the same and would probably be an express case. We can do the uppers only as long as they are not touching the lowers at all. Teeth cannot move when they are touching another tooth. Your bite would need to be evaluated to determine your spacing issues. Good luck!
A: Invisalign for Single Arch
You may treat one arch only, however the cost remains the same as for both arches. I treat both arches because when I move teeth in one arch, they will bite against the opposing arch differently -- and I want to maintain control of the bite alignment.
A: Treatment can be tailored to your desires
But may be more difficult with only the upper arch treated. Sometimes to make room for one arch, the other arch needs attention as well. I would say it is never too late for braces, as the oldest patient we have treated with braces was 74. 15 is a LONG way from that...! There is no... more
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