my dentist has given me the option of continuing with rubber bands, or to terminate the treatment now and opt for invisalign (the rubber bands irritate my lips quite badly). will invisilgn treatment work to close up an anterior open bite? the rest of my teeth are okay so far. thanks!
January 22, 2015
Answer: Invisalign for open bites
If your doctor is unable to close your openbite with braces I would not bet on Invisalign working to close it. In general braces work better for this than Invisalign. Invisalign can work for minor openbites, but if yours were minor I expect it would be closed by now. However, only your doctor can really tell what type of openbite you have and you might wish to consult with another orthodontist to get a second opinion.
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January 22, 2015
Answer: Invisalign for open bites
If your doctor is unable to close your openbite with braces I would not bet on Invisalign working to close it. In general braces work better for this than Invisalign. Invisalign can work for minor openbites, but if yours were minor I expect it would be closed by now. However, only your doctor can really tell what type of openbite you have and you might wish to consult with another orthodontist to get a second opinion.
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March 29, 2012
Answer: Invisalign, orthodontist
Invisalign is actually effective in open bite cases. However, a very careful analysis the length of the tooth and gum display has to be made prior to treatment. The Clincheck program can only show you the teeth. It can not show you the relations to the lips and smile. Maybe a consultation with an orthodontist is in order?
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March 29, 2012
Answer: Invisalign, orthodontist
Invisalign is actually effective in open bite cases. However, a very careful analysis the length of the tooth and gum display has to be made prior to treatment. The Clincheck program can only show you the teeth. It can not show you the relations to the lips and smile. Maybe a consultation with an orthodontist is in order?
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