What's the Best Option for Extremely Crowded Teeth?

Braces, Braces with surgery, would be the first thing I would look into. You could also look into Invisalign, or Veneers, as well as a combination of Invisalign/braces with Veneers. Veneers are a great option if the teeth need some enchancement too (ie. the color, or replacing old fillings with nice looking porcelain). If you have been living just fine with the bite you have you may not need to change that with braces and surgery. Before doing veneers on severe crowding, I always offer braces as an option. Go to my website and look at the case under veneers then uneven or crooked teeth.

If you have extreme crowding, braces or Invisalign alone may not be the answer.  Bone structure may be inadequate to hold a great final result.  Dentofacial orthopedics can be the answer.  Although not used or even understood by many orthodontists or dentists, DFO can allow safe, reliable and permanent corrections to deficient facial bone structures.  My new book (almost completed) "Straight Talk about Crooked Teeth" will go into the rational for this technique.  It also  includes many case reports to back up the "Straight Talk"..

Invisalign is a great solution for correction of crowded teeth. Whether Invisalign or regular braces are used, it is necessary to follow-up with retainers to be sure the teeth stay in their corrected position. Why? Because just like other parts of our bodies, teeth continue to change throughout our lifetime. Retainers can be made virtually invisible, just like Invisalign, and can usually be used just during sleeping-hours. Celebrate your 50th year by giving yourself the gift of a beautiful, healthy smile!

I totally understand how you feel and i would highly recommend invisalign!  You would be a great candidate for this procedure and i think with the right general dentist or orthodontist, you will be able to achieve the results you want even with your front teeth.  With the invisalign procedure, your dentist can walk you through a 3 dimensional demonstration of the before and after and what you will achieve as the end result.  invisalign is the clear way to straighten your teeth and it would work well for you!  I currently have three women in their 50's who are just finishing up this procedure with me and are delighted with their outcome!  Good Luck!

Even very crowded teeth can be straightened with Invisalign. They are easier to wear and you can remove them for proper cleaning and hygiene appointments. No brackets to worrry about...