I had Braces in high school, and now, four years later, one of my two front teeth is slightly in front of the other. Can anyone give an estimate of how long Invisalign would take?
February 14, 2016
Answer: Invisalign will usually take 6 months or less If its only your two front teeth than about 6 months. We can do IPR or stripping between your teeth so they move past each other more quickly and will stay in place longer with a broader contact between them. Maybe when you're done you can have a small wire bonded in behind them to hold them in place for a couple years to make sure they stay there this time around. Good luck.
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February 14, 2016
Answer: Invisalign will usually take 6 months or less If its only your two front teeth than about 6 months. We can do IPR or stripping between your teeth so they move past each other more quickly and will stay in place longer with a broader contact between them. Maybe when you're done you can have a small wire bonded in behind them to hold them in place for a couple years to make sure they stay there this time around. Good luck.
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August 13, 2009
Answer: Time for Invisalign treatment Every patient is different, so without seeing you, it's impossible to tell how long treatment will take. I have been performing Invisalign treatment for 6 years now and have done conventional orthodontics (braces) since 1997 so I have a lot of experience in both. I find that Invisalign usually takes a little less time than conventional orthodontics IF the patient is very compliant (wears their aligners for the prescribed 22 hours/day minimum) and the patient is a suitable candidate for Invisalign treatment in the first place. Most of my patients are adults who had braces as a kid, didn't wear their retainers, and have experienced re-crowding. Most of my patients find that they can complete their Invisalign treatment in 9-12 months if the crowding is not too severe.
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August 13, 2009
Answer: Time for Invisalign treatment Every patient is different, so without seeing you, it's impossible to tell how long treatment will take. I have been performing Invisalign treatment for 6 years now and have done conventional orthodontics (braces) since 1997 so I have a lot of experience in both. I find that Invisalign usually takes a little less time than conventional orthodontics IF the patient is very compliant (wears their aligners for the prescribed 22 hours/day minimum) and the patient is a suitable candidate for Invisalign treatment in the first place. Most of my patients are adults who had braces as a kid, didn't wear their retainers, and have experienced re-crowding. Most of my patients find that they can complete their Invisalign treatment in 9-12 months if the crowding is not too severe.
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