Face Grown Vertically is It Too Late to Fix with Invisalign?

Question

My face has grown vertically dramatically in the last few months, my teeth are crooked but I was still extremely attractive until this point. Friends notice no difference but I can see it clearly! My teeth have narrowed dramatically now that I look at them and my cheeks have sunk, as have my eyes and my chin is very long now. I was supposed to start invisalign some time ago, is it too late now to fix the damage? Im 21

Michael Firouzian, DDS · Answer

Have you had significant weight loss in last few months? If yes, that can affect your face as well and should prompt you to have a medical check up soon. If it's only limited to your face and jaws, invisalign is not the answer but rather conventional orthodontia perhaps combined with expansion and maybe consultation with an oral surgeon after talking to a few orthodontists or general dentists experienced in advanced orthodontic treatment. You should seek several opinions.

Svetlana Novak, DMD · Answer

Typically your face/jaw is not growing anymore at the age of 21. But if you are concerned about your "crooked" teeth you should see an orthodontist. Braces are better than invisalgn if your face/jaw has grown in conjuction with expanding your palate.

Jay Neuhaus, DDS · Answer

At age 21, I doubt if your face has grown dramatically over the course of a few months. Go see your dentist and have him/her evaluate you for Invisalign now.

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