Teeth Bands Versus Invisalign for Gap Between Front Teeth?

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Why would invisalign be a better option for straightening a gap between two front teeth over teeth bands? (http://www.teethgap.com/) Is it important to consider the alignment of the other teeth as well during a teeth straightening process? Will other teeth shift in an undesired way that may cause problems later on with the use of the bands?

Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD · Answer

People can self administer anything they want, but it is considered unsafe for dentists to use teeth bands.  Unsupervised use has lead to loss of teeth, as the bands often migrate down the roots of teeth.  Patients are often blissfully unaware until too late, and any savings in money is negated as the expense to replace teeth is much higher.

Dentists using these are often inexperienced and are unaware of the risks. I would strongly advise against it.

Zach Casagrande, DDS, MS · Answer

Invisalign will efficiently
and effectively correct a gap between your front teeth. The bands will not- it only tips the teeth and does not move the root, which is an unstable movement.

Raj Kumar, BDS, LDSRCS · Answer

Why don't you take out your own kidneys as well?

	Self administered health care should be limited to trimming toe and finger nails!

	Anyway elastic bands to close gaps?

	Ask yourself this question; if the elasticky band can bring 2 front teeth together, then you end up with a space on either side of the front teeth; what will you do with these? maybe use longer elastics for the new spaces?

	Eventually you will run out of elastics and the front space will have been transferred to the sides.

	You get 1 set of adult teeth, so look after them, and treat them right with p[roper orthodontics..............and not veneers!

Scott LeSueur, DDS · Answer

Be very careful on this one as there have been some very sad results from unsupervised and even supervised use of teeth bands( which have included tooth loss).  A space can be closed, but the results generally are a trade off of space in another place or a bite problem or even a twist due to inadequate control of the tooth movements.   Invisalign gives good control of all movements and is removable for cleaning and eating and gives much better results in a far safer manner then teeth bands.  Have a Invisalign dentist do a consult on your case and he  can do a digital display facilitated by the company of the end results and the tooth movements.  It is very educational.

Michael Minars, DMD · Answer

If you are referring to placing an elastic between the front two teeth without the supervision of an orthodontist, it is areally bad idea.  You have no control with these elastics, and the other teeth will certainly move.  Invisalign is a way to close spaces in a controlled, slow, safe manner.  You will also need to consider a retainer to keep the space closed once treatment is completed.

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