Should I Expect a Treatment of Invisalign to Last for over 12 Months?

I think 10 to 12 months would be a good estimate if your main focus is to fix the crowding.  From your photos, it is difficult to tell if there is a bite problem (malocclusion) in the back that would add time to treatment if you are interested in fixing that as well. 

Based on what you’re showing us, your Invisalign treatment would indeed be likely to take less than a year to complete although it may be closer to the full year or just over. Of course, pictures don’t tell a full story, so an orthodontist would have the best estimate.

I believe your case can be treated in under 12 months using invisalign.  Braces would be your only other option which would also take about the same time.  Just make sure when your treatment is completed you wear your retainers so that they stay aligned!!!!!  Ask for a permanent retainer on the lower.  It is my retainer of choice.  A small wire is glued behind the lower teeth 6 teeth.  It is comfortable, easy to clean, and can last forever if taken care of properly.

The most optimal tooth movement for Invisalign is 0.1mm per aligner. Therefore, find the most crowded teeth in your mouth. Measure how far off the alignment is. Multiply by ten (the amount of aligners needed). Then divide by 2 (2 aligners per month). That will tell you how many months of treatment is needed. Your case could go over 12 months.

If you finish faster, all the better. There could be unforeseen problems that might prolong the treatment.

Good luck!

Invisalign works great for lower crowding and the length of time required is different for every case. Most cases run about 8-12 months.

Based on the photos that you have included, you can probably treat with Invisalign in under a year. It is great to see the photos but they could have been taken from a little better angles to get more information from them (board quality photos).

Your pictures are great (wonderful to include) - and your case seems ideal for Invisalign.  I would guess your case would be less than a year.

You need a personal consultation to find out for sure.  You will be very happy with the results!

Always hard to evaluate just based on computer pictures, but you sure look like a good Invisalign candidate and your crowding doesn't look all that bad..I would certainly think less than a year with Invisalign

Thanks for providing the pictures, it really helps.  I think 12 months would be a good estimate.  It's sometimes hard to predict exactly how long it'll take.  You may finish a month or two ahead of schedule.  Sometimes the bone is really dense, so it may take an extra couple of months to move teeth.  To correct the crowding on lower teeth the dentist will need to carefully check that there's room for teeth to move every month or so, and polish between teeth when necessary.  

Good luck with your treatment!

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From your pictures, Invisalign would be a great option for you. If you wear your aligners well and are very compliant then it is highly possible your case will take under a year.  Clear ceramic braces are also an option, which would be faster. I would recommend seeing an orthodontist who can evaluate and discuss with you all the different treatment options!