For a Space Between my Two Front Teeth Should I Get Invisalign or Braces, I'm 13?

asked 10 months ago by Katie.in.nc in Charlotte, NC
Latest answer by Antoaneta Barba, DDS
Question viewed 830 times
Tags: comparison, diastema, gap

My dentist told me my teeth were perfect and unless I wanted orthodontia for cosmetic reasons I don't need it. Though, i have decided that the space is pretty wide and i just want to also generally straighten my teeth so does invisalign work for that or should I just get braces?

6 answers to For a Space Between my Two Front Teeth Should I Get Invisalign or Braces, I'm 13?

Invisalign for Gaps between front teeth

Both options of traditional braces or Invisalign will work to close the contact between your front teeth. If you choose to use the Invisalign you need to make sure that your 2nd molars have erupted. It is hard to see from your photos but you might have smaller lateral incisors (aka Peg Laterals) which might affect your final overall aesthetic result. If that is the case I would close the contact between your two front central incisors with braces or Invisalign and leave... more

Dan Haas, DDS
Toronto Cosmetic Dentist

Invisalign to close space between front teeth

Judging from your photos, you appear to be a perfect case for invisible braces (ClearCorrect or Invisalign). In fact, your treatment time should be minimal judging from the photos; and because of your age, the treatment is very predictable with invisible braces as long as your second molars are fully erupted. Closing space can take more time than you would think, but you should be able to accomplish this as an "express" case which should save you some money. We... more

Chad Colson, DMD
Myrtle Beach Cosmetic Dentist

Invisalign

Yes, invisalign treatment is a very good option for your treatment. Make sure your other permanent teeth are erupted.That might delay you to start the treatment.

Antoaneta Barba, DDS
Santa Ana Cosmetic Dentist

ALIGNERS MAY BE THE SOLUTION TO SPACING OF FRONT TEETH

The amount of space that you show is well within the realm of correcting with Invisalign. But before that is undertaken it is important to know why the space is present. Some possibilities are; broad and/or low upper lip muscle attachment (labial frenum), excessive presssure from tongue during speech (tongue thrust), and/or imbalance is size of front teeth (microform lateral incisors). Closing the space without first sorting out the above possibilities will mean that the space is likely to... more

R. William McNeill, DDS, MS
Mercer Island Orthodontist

Invisalign may work..but beware

From the view you provided, it seems like you MAY be an acceptable Invisalign candidate..but you need to consider some things. Why does your gap exist? You need to address the cause of this. From the appearance of your photo, your upper lateral incisors are too small, and thus, you have spacing in your upper teeth. I would recommend either making those teeth larger, or as a second option removing some enamel as needed in the lower arch to allow your orthodontist pull those teeth back... more

Mazyar Moshiri DMD, MS
Saint Louis Orthodontist

Invisalign for space closure

From the pictures you have submitted it looks like you are the perfect candidate for invisalign. The treatment is very predictable. I would like you would be able to finsih it in under 9 months.

Leonard Tau, DMD
Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist

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