Will Invisilign Widen my Smile Giving Me a Hollywood Smile, Even Though I Already Have Straight Teeth Due to Braces?

Question

I had braces when I was in 5th grade and then got them off in 7th. I am now 18 years old and have straight teeth but I have a small mouth and a very small smile and wish it were bigger. I wish I had a broad "hollywood" smile. Also I feel that I was too young when I got my braces off and my smile should be bigger now that I am older. Is it possible to I have braces too young and would invisilign make my smile bigger?

Jacqueline Demko, DDS, MSD · Answer

SHORT answer: you can get a wider appearing smile with Invisalign, but don't expect it to be dramatic.

	LONG answer: Assuming you want no gaps, Invisalign can be used to broaden the back teeth area(usually the bicuspids and molars) several millimeters, resulting in more teeth showing in pictures. Align says you can realistically expect so get approximately 50% of the widening a clincheck shows. A clincheck is the prediction video the doctor gets before your trays are made. I would consider going through that process with a qualified Invisalign provider before deciding. Some will not even charge up to that point, except for maybe a small records fee.

	There are others ways to "widen a smile" and not be visible. In general i agree with Dr Kent Lauson, above.

	Functional dentofacial orthopedists have been widen upper and lower jaw considerably for decades to achieve that "Hollywood" smile. Only about 30% of orthodontists practice this way, unfortunately. And the topic style has many neh sayers.

	Best advice, ask for case examples, have a couple of consults and use the info you gain to ask informed questions. AND don't give up on the smile you want.

Antoaneta Barba, DDS · Answer

Invisalign is posible to widen your smile.

	However do not expect miracles.

	Surgery is a better option but it is too agresive one.

	If I were you,I would not touch the teeth if they are straight and healthy.

Joseph W. Worthington, DDS · Answer

Veneers are ideal for widening a smile.  Often individuals with narrow arch forms will appear to have "small smile" that can easily be remedied with Porcelain Veneers.

Steve Alper, DMD · Answer

Hi Anirakzeravla,

	Unfortunately the answer is no.  Invisalign alone will not give you a bigger smile, since your teeth are already straight.

	You could consider Invisalign to spread out you teeth and then veneers placed after that. 

	I'd advise you to see a competent cosmetic dentist in your area for a consult.

	 

	Best,

	Dr. Alper

Kent Lauson, DDS, MS · Answer

Functional facial orthopedics can widen an upper jaw considerably to give you that "Hollywood" smile.  Although traditional orthodontists will tell you that expansion of the upper jaw is not possible without surgery, I have done this on thousands of adults over the last 25 years.  My new book "Straight Talk about Crooked Teeth" should be out in about 3 months and goes into much detail about this type of treatment.  You may view several of my before and after cases on this site to see that we can routinely do this.  The key is to expand the upper and lower jaws prior to braces or Invisalign to get the maximum effect.  Traditional methods of using RPE (Rapid Palatal Expansion) do not work well, can cause untoward side effects, and are not stable.  Your biggest challenge will be to find a local orthodontist with experience in what I am talking about.  Most will just say it can't be done or it will not be stable, both being incorrect.  It is all about the technique.  You can have that full beautiful smile but finding the right orthodontist with the right experience will be your biggest challenge.  Good luck.

Will Invisilign Widen my Smile Giving Me a Hollywood Smile, Even Though I Already Have Straight Teeth Due to Braces?

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