Will Invisalign Work for Me?

I would like to get them. my top right side lateral incisor is behind the canine and central incisor with only a small gap between them. would it still be possible to get that tooth pushed forward with invisalign? also am i possibly looking at something to widen my jaw or getting other teeth removed to make room?

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Invisalign has its linitations

Invisalign constantly amazes me with it's ever expanding abilities in what it is able to do. However, in some cases like yours, it probably will be much better to go with brackets. You can consider lingual brackets that go on the inside of the teeth.

This would be a tough one with Invisalign

Invisalign is very appropriate for many kinds of cases. A single tooth that is blocked out and in crossbite is not one of them. Even though it may be possible to make the space and then move the lateral incisor crown forward, the root would be left behind so it is torqued improperly. and right there in the front of your mouth, it would not look right and might even be in the way of the bite. Braces attached to your teeth are the best way to approach this. A... more