Is It Possible to Kiss with Invisalign On?

Invisalign is great for arch expansion which can help give a wider "Hollywood" smile as well as make space to alleviate the crowding.  It is hard to put an exact time on it but usually takes between 6 and 10 months.

Orthodontists receive an additional 2-3 years of education after dental school (during their residencies). They were also in the top 5-10% of their dental school classes. After that every patient that walks in the door is an orthodontic patient compared to the general dentist who sees a...

If your teeth are unusually small, it may not be aesthetically appealing to you to simply close the spaces. However, if they are narrow and all of your teeth are also smaller than typical, it may be perfectly acceptable for you to have the spaces closed. If certain of your teeth are small...

Invisalign responded to cases JUST like this, and came out with Invisalign Express.  If the case can be completed in 10 aligners or less (~5 months) the fee is less.  Usually ~$2500 to $3000, but fees will vary from office to office, city to city.

The attachments are polished off at the end of treatment with no damage to the enamel. They are not snapped off like the old brackets which could damage the enamel. 

Most dentists would choose to do IPR near the beginning of treatment. It may be prudent to wait until close to the end of treatment, but often in order for some teeth to move IPR must be done to free up the space. In other cases, it is easier to do the IPR after moving the teeth. If you have a...