Can Invisalign Help with a Very Wide Gap?

I have a very wide gap in my teeth. Would Invisalign fix the problem? Most doctors say it would be 2 years in the process for the gap to fully close. One Doctor said If I get invisalign, I may also put fillers in the gap.

Tags:

gap

Comment on this

3 Doctor Answers | Asked by JasmineGurl in Atlanta,GA

Doctor Answers (3)
Community Comments (0)

Invisalign: A Great Option for Closing Large Gaps

Invisalign is an excellent option for closing large gaps. And it works very quickly. Depending on the health/appearance of your teeth, this may be all you need to get the smile you have always wanted. I also encourage my patients to whiten with their Invialign trays -- so your teeth get whiter while those gaps are closing.

There may be more to this

Inivisalign can be very effective at closing the gap under a couple of conditions. I am assuming it is in the top front teeth, since this is most common. First you will likely need to have attachments placed on at least a couple of teeth. These are small pieces of tooth colored composite bonded to the teeth in order to help them move properly. In your situation, they help keep the roots moving along with the crowns of the teeth so the teeth... more

Yes, gaps can be fixed

The gap can be closed with invisalign and it wont take two years to do it..you could do a combo treatment and use Invisalign for phase one and close most of the gap then you could get two veneers to finish the job. We do it all the time when spacing is a concern.