I have just one tooth out of line. It's the incisor on the right, and the root sits back. It's straight, not rotated because of the tooth.The rest of my top teeth are slightly off center, and are all a bit to the right. I'm about to be 16 years old. My wisdom teeth haven't grown yet.Do I need extractions? Does Invisalign work to move the crooked tooth forward, and straighten all of them to the middle?
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January 16, 2010
Answer: Extractions before Invisalign Probably not needed
Based on your picture, it looks like you are a good candidate for Invisalign, but a lot more information is needed including x-rays and more photos from different angles are necessary to diagnose.
A consultation and evaluation with your dentist is the best way to know for sure if you are a good...
Overjet correction with Invisalign can work great under two important conditions. First, significant spacing of the upper front teeth allows for overjet reduction as spaces are closed. Secondly, absence of a deep bite. In other words, if your front teeth overlap vertically so much that you...
Timing for these appointments may vary depending on your provider.
1. Consultation with records - 1 hour
2. PVS impressions - 20-30 min (may be combined with consult visit)
3. Initial Invisalign Insertion and Instructions - 20-30 min
4. Placement of attachments and instructions on aligner...