Will Invisalign widen my arches and fix my concave smile? (Photo)

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From what I've gathered, I have an overbite, my bottom teeth slant inwards towards the center of my mouth, both of my arches are narrow, I have TMJ problems, and when looking from the side my teeth slant inward, creating a concave appearance. Will Invisalign be able to correct this, or do I need to use traditional braces, or Damon braces?

Ira Shapira, DDS · Answer

You have an underdeveloped maxilla leading to a small airway, narrow smile and a trapped mandible.Consider utilizing Epigenetic Orthopedics with the DNA Appliance to create a full wide healthy looking Smile.

John McDonald, DMD · Answer

Invisalign or traditional braces will give you a great smile.  You have nice, well proportioned teeth that always look really good when aligned.  Pick an orthodontist who has been in practice for 10 years or more and that you feel like you have a good connection with.  I would recommend an orthodontist over a general dentist both for experience and due to your reported TMJ issues.On another note, you may hear the term, "underdeveloped maxilla" from time to time.  This term has no meaning in orthodontics and you will never hear an orthodontist use this term.  Since the term has no meaning, any treatment directed at this non diagnosis should be regarded with some caution.

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