Will Invisalign help make my mouth appear wider?

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I'm thinking about getting invisilign to straighten my teeth which are somewhat crowded. I'm a junior in high school and was wondering if this will make my mouth and smile wider. Right now my mouth seems pretty small compared to the rest of my face.

Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD · Answer

Invisalign uses tipping forces and can make some MINOR changes to width of a smile.  However, there is only so much a plastic tray can do, so if the arch is significantly narrow, traditional methods are better.

Supriya Verma, DMD, FAGD · Answer

Every case is unique and needs to be worked-up accordingly.  Invisalign can help to correct crowding. Sometimes additional treatment is required to help widen an arch. You can get a 3-D animation called a clin-check made to see what the final outcome could look like and give you an estimatied length of treatment.  It's best to see an Orthodontist to help you with your concerns.

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