How to get perfect teeth: I have 2 missing teeth and currently have dentures I put in as replacements. (Photos)

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I am wanting to get implants for them in the near future, but want all my teeth to be straight before doing so. Can Invisalign’s fit over my dentures? I am too self conscious to leave them out and don’t know where to go from here

Jennifer L. Buren, DDS, MS · Answer

Pursuing orthodontic treatment before having implants placed is a great idea!  This way, the orthodontist can work with your general dentist to create a solid occlusion (bite) and ideal spacing for the implants.  One of the nice benefits of Invisalign is that your orthodontist can incorporate pontics, or "fake teeth" into the aligners.  You won't be able to wear your denture with the aligners, but the aligner should essentially function as your denture during treatment.  You generally need to remove them during eating or drinking anything other than water, but in some instances it may be ok to leave them in occasionally while eating (ie, you're having a lunch meeting and don't want to take your teeth out!).  Doing this too often can discolor or damage the aligners, so you need to be careful.  
There are many wonderful orthodontists in the Des Moines area who will take good care of you, just be sure that you're visiting a specialist in orthodontics; this means he/she has completed a 2-3 year residency program in orthodontics and limits his/her practice to orthodontics only (the same doctor will not do your ortho and your implants or other fillings). Best of luck to you!

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