I have protruding mouth, and I am wondering if Invisalign can completely solve my problem. Please help. Thanks! (photo)

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An orthodontist said Invisalign can fix my mouth protruding problem, and no teeth extraction is needed. The screening was brief, so I am not sure if she is 100% right. I think both my upper and lower jaws (entire gum) are protruding. A plastic surgeon said I can do anterior segmental osteotomy, which requires teeth extraction and removal of partial gum bone. Should I go for plastic surgery? Or can Invisalign fix my problem? Any teeth needs to be extracted in order to make room? Thanks!

Sharde Harvey, DDS · Answer

Plastic surgery should be your last option, I can't answer your question without taking a special Xray called a lateral Ceph. I need to properly evaluate you and see you before telling you if invisalign can help you.

Robert Waxler, DMD, MS · Answer

To fix protruding teeth you have to be able to move them backward...where is the space needed for this to come from?I fail to see how orthodontic treatment without extractions can do much for your protrusionAnybody who tells you they can expand the arches and create room to retract front teeth is just wrong (at least my 35 years of experience tells me this!)

I have protruding mouth, and I am wondering if Invisalign can completely solve my problem. Please help. Thanks! (photo)

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