Would Invisalign fix my smile/help me show more teeth? (Photo)

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I am at a loss on how to fix my smile. I have been told I have a deep bite. I saw a cosmetic dentist and she recommended me 6 veneers and 2 bonding for a total of 8 front teeth. I am most insecure about the length of my teeth, but I read veneers are problematic with a deep bite. Will Invisalign help me show more teeth when I smile to get rid of dark spaces in the corners as well as possible pull down my lateral incisors? Should I do Invisalign followed by cosmetic bonding for touch up of edges?

Ira Shapira, DDS · Answer

You have a very underdeveloped maxilla (upper jaw) and the DNA Appliance utilizes Epigenetic Orthopedics /Orthodontics to three-dimensionally develop your maxilla.  You currently have a 6 tooth smile with the premolar almost invisible.  Developing a 10-12 tooth smile is ideal.

This will correct your dark buccal corridors and give you better lip support while improving your airway.  This can help with dark circles under your eyes, forward head posture and other issues.

Do you get headaches, migraines, sinus pain, neck or shoulder pain from your bite?  If you do definitely look into orthopedic correction of your jaw relations.  I suggest a Neuromuscular orthotic if you have any major pain issues.

It is possible to create a full wide smile prosthetically but it would make it more likely to catch food when eating.

Would Invisalign fix my smile/help me show more teeth? (Photo)

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