My teeth are a complete mess as you can see from the photos! Crooked, Overbite and Overjet and ... :( I went to a couple of orthodontists and one said I would need extractions and another said I probably won't need them. Do I? I am relatively 'old' and thought invisalign would be a better fit for me but looking at how wonky my teeth are, will invisalign be able to do a good job on them or would I be a lot better off with traditional braces?
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September 13, 2018
Answer: Can Invisalign do a good job with this difficult case and do I need extractions to straighten my teeth?
It depends what you are currently doing to keep them clean, and where exactly the debris are. You may consider an electric toothbrush (like an Oral B or Sonicare for example). If you have good access to these areas you may consider gently using a toothpick as well to remove any debris...
Having both gives you flexibility that you don't need to wear your Viveras every single night. But if you're a disciplined person and are certain you'll wear your retainers every night of the week, that's an option too.
Certain types of tooth movements are more prone to relapse - talk...
It would appear that you will benefit greatly from invisalign treatment. You can look at fees in your area and decide if you want to pursue other providers. Anyone with experience in Invisalign should be able to give you great results. Good Luck!
