Can I Get Invisalign if I Have TMJ or TMD Problems?

July 27, 2008
Asked By:tinrebel in San Diego, CA USA

I am almost ready to go ahead and start using Invisalign. The only thing stopping me is my issue with TMJ/TMD. Am I still a good candidate for Invisalign? My Orthodonist says it should be no problem but I have had problems in the past with different appliances (expander?)that have locked my jaw and stopped me from proceeding to braces. I don't want to find out many trays into treatment and lots of money lost that again I can't do something. I almost ready just to do veneers, I just hate filing down good teeth. I have several teeth on top/front that are crooked. I just can't decide what to do. If I knew I'd have no problems I would proceed with the Invisalign ASAP!!

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August 16, 2015

Answer: TMJ treatment followed by Invisalign

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Answer: TMJ treatment followed by Invisalign

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March 25, 2010

Answer: Start conservatively

March 25, 2010

Answer: Start conservatively

November 24, 2009

Answer: Invisalign and TMJ

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Answer: Invisalign and TMJ

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November 9, 2009

Answer: There are no guarantees in life

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November 28, 2008

Answer: Most of the TMJ problems are not serious enough to prevent from Invisalign treatment.

November 28, 2008

Answer: Most of the TMJ problems are not serious enough to prevent from Invisalign treatment.