I have recently gone to an orthodontist and was told that I needed jaw surgery to correct my underbite (it's really small, the front of my top teeth touch the back of my bottom teeth, there's no space) I was wondering, if I get this surgery to correct my bite, could I get invisalign after to straighten the teeth? My teeth are already straight, just not perfect. So would invisalign be an option, or am I stuck with conventional braces?
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Nutella, thank you for your question.Invisalign Express is about $3,000-3,500, which can be paid in small monthly payments of less $99 with CareCredit and some down payment.
While there is a risk of root resorption generally associated with small roots, there have been no documented cases of root resorption occurring with Invisalign treatment, with over 1 million patients. Align posulates that forces are so controlled, that few cases of resorption occur.
Still, it...
Aligners are made from a material that degrades over time and can distort due to the forces placed during tooth movement. You MIGHT find that your efforts work, but they might not. Worth a shot.
There is no real long term data to prove if this is harmful. The forces used are...
