Closing Gap from Teeth Extraction with Invisalign? Dentist Answers, Tips
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Closing Gap from Teeth Extraction with Invisalign?

I have two baby teeth that never fell out and when I was a child. The dental office wouldn't pull them so im stuck with these "extra" teeth that are crowding my mouth. My front teeth slightly overlap. I was wondering, if my extra teeth are extracted and I use Invisalign will the gaps close?

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3 Doctor Answers | Asked by Nik_2323 in california
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It could be a very viable option!

Before I can specifically answer your question I would need more info. Where are these baby teeth.  The invisalign treatment can close the gaps like any other orthodontic appliance. Extracting baby teeth for creating the space to resolve crowding is a very viable option.  
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Closing gaps from missing teeth using Invisalign

I have many patients in your same situation. Here is how I treat their cases, and what I believe to be likely the very best treatment for you. Leave the baby teeth in your mouth for as long as possible. With the baby teeth in place, use Invisalign to straighten your teeth (correct crowding, improve your smile, etc.). Down the road -- if and when your baby teeth come out -- restore them with single-tooth implants. As long as the baby teeth are not an aesthetic concern for you, keep them for... more
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Difficult to close large gap with Invisalign, but can be done

Invisalign isn't the best choice form closing a large space left behind when a tooth is extracted. Invisalign tends to tip teeth rather than move them bodily. Are you sure these spaces should be closed up? Maybe the "baby teeth" should be replaced with implants? It depends on the space available in that arch of teeth. Consult with an orthodontist or experienced general dentist for the answers.

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