Invisalign with baby tooth? (photos)

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I have crowded teeth and a baby tooth still. I am 24 years old. The adult tooth is in the roof of my mouth. I want to straighten my teeth, but I don't really want metal braces. Would Invisalign work for me? What could be done about my baby tooth? The baby tooth, if you can't tell, is the little one right next to the rotated tooth. Thanks!

Joseph H. Hidalgo, DDS · Answer

You do not look like an invisalign candidate to me. You would be better served with an orthodontic consultation to review your options and cost. Most orthodontists do not charge for a consultation. There are clear braces that minimize the appearance.

Nirav Patel, MDS, PhD · Answer

ideal option is braces treatment in case of highly placed teeth or impacted teeth. but if u r planning for aligner / invisalign , u have to first take decision about yr impacted tooth. want to extract or not?

Charles Briscoe, DDS · Answer

Very nice photos!Invisalign should be an option for you based on what we can see in the photos.The missing permanent tooth can be accounted for and the space sized by using the same tooth on the upper left to measure. Invisalign can create that same space on the upper right side. If the baby tooth comes loose during Invisalign treatment, a representation of that tooth can be created in the aligner trays.End result should be a very nice smile and a good, solid bite!Go see an orthodontist for an evaluation and specific answers.

Courtney L. Lavigne, DMD (retired) · Answer

Hi there,
Any orthodontic movement with a baby tooth puts the tooth at risk if the bone has not locked the tooth in place (called ankylosis). You would need to have an xray looked at by a professional to give you a better idea. It's not whether you are a candidate for Invisalign vs. braces, it's knowing the risks and having a plan in place for what to do if that tooth is lost before you begin treatment Hope that helps!
Courtney Lavigne 
Wayland, Massachusetts

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