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I am 31 years old and thinking of perfecting my teeth with Invisalign. Am I too old to wear braces/move teeth? (photos)

YogacoolAug 11, 2014
Am I too old being 31 years old to straighten my teeth? I seek to prepare them for veneers or Lumineers in about approx. 5 years time... Please give me all I need to know before. I do not consider metal braces as I am not teenager and I can't afford to look like Ugly Betty due to my job and people I interact every day. Is Invisalighn a true option and can it still help? Many thanks for any replies

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Dr. Ben Fishbein, DDS
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Answered on Aug 18, 2014
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Dr. Raj Kumar, BDS, LDSRCS
Specialist Registered Dentist
Answered on Aug 14, 2014
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