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Invisalign sometimes works better than braces for open bites...posterior crossbites...not so much! Many times with adults we have to settle for a B rather than an A result...in your case Invisalign might give you what you want, even though the results may not be perfect....
Invisalign may be able to align your teeth and improve your bite, but there are limitations to what can be accomplished. Speak to your dentist about the limitations of your treatment and then you can make the best decision.
Invisalign is a great way to discreetly pull back the front teeth and reduce the overjet, open bite and also correct the cross bite. Your case is a moderately/mild crowded case and is suitable for Invisalign
More close up photos would be helpful but based on this one photo, invisalign should work for you. Your open bite does not seem too bad, but you may still need to wear some elastics (rubber bands) on your aligners to help close the open bite. You should have your dentist determine the cause of your open bite such as a tongue thrust habit, so the open bite doesn't return.
Based on your photo, I would recommend widening the arch(es) first since you have some crowding of your front teeth that would also benefit from arch widening. I'm guessing you probably have crowding and a narrow lower arch as well. After this stage, you can decide if you still need...
Dr. Waxler is completely right. It all depends on how responsible your child is. Unlike traditional metal braces, Invisalign can be removed from the mouth, and if your child misplaces them, or forgets to put the aligners back in, then you're going to have to replace them, which can be...
Invisalign Express 10 is a treatment that takes 20 weeks or less Vs Invisalign Express 5 which takes 10 weeks or less worth of Invisaling aligners.
Invisalign (clear braces) will probably be a great option for you! I will recommend going for an orthontic consultation, most of the time they are complimentary. Also keep in consideration that if you have your wisdom teeth present it could be the reason of the pressure causing teeth to shift....
It looks like you have a very challenging case with Invisalign - I really dont think that your teeth are going to respond like the video shows in regards to the back teeth moving out as far as it shows. The negative piece to your case is if the back teeth dont move out as much as it...
Moving a tooth like that into place will not be a problem as long sufficient space for it is created. Unfortunately that would be too much movement for Invisalign to do. Traditional lower braces will be required.