Will Invisalign be able to push my front tooth forward by about 1 mm? If so, how long would this process take? (Photo)

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Can the orthodontist solely work on my front tooth without adjustments to any others? I went for a consultation and they agreed my bottom teeth don't require any work. However, I also do not see any issues with my top teeth other than this one front one that is pushed back ever so slightly. Can I request that this be the only issue that gets address? How long would it take to fix this?

Charles Briscoe, DDS · Answer

good job with the photos! Yes, one tooth can be addressed. If that is the only thing you want done, the left front tooth can be pushed out with a clear aligner. In my office, for this type of treatment, we use and Essex Aligner that addresses only the desired treatment. This type of treatment may require slenderizing adjacent teeth to allow this tooth to move forward. This should only take 4 to 6 weeks to move the tooth into the desired position! The Essix Aligner treatment  is much more cost-effective for this treatment than Invisalign.

Gerry Curatola, DDS · Answer

While Invisalign can be performed for the movement of even one tooth or an entire arch, it's important to look at "the whole picture" in the planning process. For example, one malpositioned tooth in your smile may have been caused by an improperly positioned lower tooth or a wear pattern in your bite causing one tooth to look longer or move asymmetrically. Sometimes the cause of an aesthetic problem,even a slight aesthetic problem, can be very different that the symptom (appearance) which can begin as I tooth. So my advice is not to be too short sighted and allow your dentist or orthodontist to treatment plan you properly. You will be much happier in the end.

Joel Klasfeld, DDS · Answer

Yes, it is possible to move only 1 tooth with Invisalign.  From the photos, it appears that a bit of space may need to be created between the front 2 teeth to make this possible.  Alternatively, the teeth on either side could be moved slightly to allow for correction.  In any case, this is a very simple Invisalign case that would be completed easily within 5 aligners (10 weeks).

Natwarlal Tibrewal, BDS · Answer

Hi, yes the orthodontist can work on just 1 tooth and make it move anywhere by 1 mm in few weeks only. But it depends a lot on the side teeth , where they are and is there enough room to move that tooth there without affecting others. If others are getting affected, then he needs to look at what and how much effect and how he can correct that. To adjust those things may take a little longer. To decide all those things, you need to see an orthodontist.

Will Invisalign be able to push my front tooth forward by about 1 mm? If so, how long would this process take? (Photo)

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Answer: Invisalign for 1 tooth

Answer: Invisalign for 1 tooth

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