Would I be able to get Invisalign? (Photo)

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My teeth have a minor overbite and my front teeth have a space in between. The problem is, I don't have much of an enamel left and have a lot of minor cavities and a few larger ones. My bottom teeth don't need a lot done on them (they're straight) what do you think?

Sarah Thompson, DMD · Answer

Hello Emily,In looking at the pictures you've provided, you appear to be a great Invisalign candidate, and here's why.  The spaces between your top teeth can easily be closed by Invisalign and your minor overbite corrected.  I can't see the degree of your overbite without a profile (side view) photo of your teeth, but if it is truly minor, then Invisalign should be able to easily correct it.  Also, in looking at your bottom teeth, they appear pretty straight with some crowding; this crowding can easily be corrected with some IPR (inter-proximal reduction) between some of the bottom teeth.  IPR is when a cosmetic dentist uses his/her hand piece to make very small spaces between crowded teeth in order to reduce crowding.  These spaces quickly disappear as your crowded teeth spread out and become less crowded.  You also mentioned that you have several cavities, so I would recommend that you see a dentist ASAP to have your cavities fixed.  I would also like to suggest that you have dental bonding done on those minor chips that you have in your upper central incisors.Good luck with everything and follow me if you'd like to ask more questions of me, I'd love to answer them.  Take care.

Leonard Tau, DMD · Answer

From the looks of your photos it does appear that you would be a good candidate for invisalign.  I would find a certified dentist in your area and go in for a consultation to determine your options.

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