Jennifer S. Stachel, DMD

Dear thekoalakhan,

Thank you for posting your question on RealSelf.  I will do my best to answer your question with the information provided.

I always recommend going for a second opinion.  I advise scheduling a consultation with an Elite or Top 1% Invisalign provider.  Smile Direct Club can correct minor cases.  I have patients from Smile Direct Club that were unhappy with the results, and I have also done some research on my own.  One of their complaints is there is not a doctor to follow your treatment.  If you do have concerns, customer service is not entirely helpful especially if you are unhappy with your results.  I would do your due diligence before choosing the right treatment for you.

Best,

Dr. Jennifer Stachel

Jennifer Stachel Orthodontics

Dear alexnadeau24,

Thank you for posting your question on RealSelf.  I will do my best to answer your question with the information provided.


In general, Invisalign can correct most orthodontic cases.  I recommend visiting an Invisalign Elite or 1% provider.  They will gather the necessary information to provide you with the best treatment plan for you.

I wish the best in achieving your treatment goals.

Sincerely,

Dr. Jennifer Stachel

Jennifer Stachel Orthodontics

Dear student001,

Thank you for posting your question on RealSelf.  I will do my best to answer your question with the information provided.

It is difficult to answer due to the fact that I can't see what your teeth look like and how your case was set up.  At this point, Invisalign does advise that doctors can instruct their patients to change every 7 days.  I do have many patients change every 7 days, but I set their treatment up to allow that.  If your orthodontist feels confident that your teeth will track with 7 day intervals then it probably is fine.  If you aren't confident, it wouldn't hurt to get a second opinion from a Top 1% or Elite Invisalign treating orthodontist.

I hope that this helps.

Best,

Dr. Jennifer Stachel

Jennifer Stachel Orthodontics

Dear meanu,

Thank you for posting your question on RealSelf.  I will do my best to provide an answer with the information provided.

Invisaling 'glue' or attachment bonding material does not cause staining.  Although, depending on your diet or habits, the attachments may turn yellow.  Once the attachment bonding material is removed, the discoloration will go away.

I hope that this helps and best of luck.

Dr. Jennifer Stachel

Jennifer Stachel Orthodontics

Dear tsingtao1,

Thank you for posting your question on RealSelf.  I will do my best to provide an answer with the information provided.

On a side note, I grew up outside of Pittsburgh.  Anyway, it is difficult to advise with the photo provided.  I think in your case, it is a matter of how perfect you would like your occlusion.  Also, depending on the severity of your crossbite, Invisalign can expand enough to correct the occlusion, and you would not have to leave it in crossbite.  If you are not confident with your orthodontist's opinion, I would schedule a second opinion with an Elite or Top 1% Invisalign treating orthodontist.

I hope that this helps and best of luck.

Dr. Jennifer Stachel

Jennifer Stachel Orthodontics