Alexandra Chamberlain-Umanoff, DDS, MS

Invisalign clear aligners and InBrace hidden braces are fantastic treatment options for correcting bites and closing spaces. I recommend scheduling an exam with an ABO Board Certified orthodontist in your area to learn more. Good luck on your smile journey!

Bonded (fixed) retainers are designed to maintain teeth in their current positions. InBrace is a fantastic esthetic option for returning teeth to their optimal positions. Many ABO Board Certified orthodontists will place a bonded retainer after correcting alignment if your periodontal (gum) health is stable.

It's never too late to see the orthodontist! (My oldest patient is 85 and she is rocking Invisalign!) Treatment for adults ranges between 12-30 months depending on case complexity and treatment goals. Many orthodontists offer complimentary exams, so I recommend scheduling an appointment with an ABO Board Certified orthodontist in your area. Be sure to ask about esthetic options like Invisalign clear aligners and InBrace hidden braces! Costs range from $5-7k and many offices offer affordable monthly payments plans to help make your dream smile a reality.

Invisalign clear aligners are a fantastic treatment option to improve alignment and correct bite discrepancies like yours. InBrace hidden braces may also be an option for your case. Many orthodontists offer complimentary examinations, so I recommend scheduling an appointment with an ABO Board Certified orthodontist in your area. Good luck on your smile journey!

Treatment options for your case would likely include a combination of orthodontic alignment/bite correction, gummy smile reduction with orthodontics and/or gingivectomy (gum recontouring), and esthetic enlargement of the small incisor teeth. Invisalign clear aligners and InBrace hidden braces may be options! Many orthodontists offer complimentary examinations, so I recommend scheduling an appointment with an ABO Board Certified orthodontist in your area. Good luck on your smile journey!