Many people want to straighten their teeth but don’t like how traditional metal braces look or feel. Invisalign is a common alternative. Invisalign is known for its clear, removable aligners that can be used to fix a wide range of dental problems in a discreet and easy way. But even though it works well for many dental problems, it’s not always the best choice. If you know what kinds of teeth problems Invisalign can and can’t fix, you can decide if it’s right for you or your child.
Would Invisalign work to fix my teeth?
When it comes to teeth problems that aren’t too bad, Invisalign can fix most of them. When it comes to teeth, Invisalign can help with the following:
Crowded Teeth All of your teeth will rub against each other or twist if your mouth doesn’t have enough space for them all. This is called crowded teeth. With Invisalign, your teeth can be moved gradually into better alignment, making more room and straightening out the areas that are crowded. If you wear Invisalign as directed, it can help with mild to moderate crowding.
Gapped Teeth There shouldn’t be a lot of space between your teeth. You can fill in those holes with Invisalign. With Invisalign, your teeth will slowly move closer together. This will make your smile look better, even if you have gaps between your front or back teeth.
Overbites When the top teeth overlap the lower teeth more than they should, this is called an overbite. Invisalign can fix mild to moderate overbites by moving both the upper and lower teeth into the right place. Patients can get a more normal bite and less overlap if they wear their aligners as prescribed.
Underbites When the lower teeth stick out further than the top teeth, this is called an underbite. Invisalign can help straighten the jaw and teeth, especially if the underbite is caused by crooked teeth instead of a problem with the bones. If your underbite is really bad, you might need more than one type of dental treatment.
Crossbites When you bite down, some of your upper teeth should be outside your lower teeth, but they are inside them. This is called a crossbite. Crossbites can be fixed with Invisalign by slowly moving your teeth into a better position. This will improve your bite and protect the enamel from damage.
Openbites If your top and bottom teeth don’t touch when your mouth is closed, you have an open bite. To fix this, you can move your teeth into a better position with Invisalign. This will help the top and bottom teeth fit together well.
Mild to Moderate Tooth Alignment Issues Invisalign can move your teeth into the right place if they are really out of place.
What kinds of tooth issues does Invisalign not fix?
However, there are some problems with Invisalign. On the whole, it is a good way to fix many tooth problems.
There are times when regular braces or another type of dental care might work better. Here are some problems with your teeth that Invisalign might not be able to fix:
Severe Overbites or Underbites Invisalign can fix mild to heavy overbites and underbites. Some cases, on the other hand, may need standard braces or even surgery. What if the problem is with the shape of the jaw instead of the teeth? Invisalign might not be able to fix it.
Large Gaps Between Teeth Invisalign can close gaps between teeth, but it might be harder to fix gaps that are very big. To get the best results, you may need more than one type of orthodontic treatment. Standard braces may be the only way to fix more major spacing issues.
Teeth That Need Significant Rotation With Invisalign, you can fix your teeth even if they are slightly crooked. Still, the braces might not be able to move a tooth more than 20 degrees. In this case, normal braces work better to move the teeth into place.
Intrusions and Extrusions It’s only possible to move your teeth up or down with Invisalign. It can’t move your teeth side to side or pull a tooth out further or under your gums. Traditional braces might be a better choice if you need big changes to your vertical alignment.
Teeth That Are Too Short or Peg-Shaped The surface of the tooth is gripped by Invisalign, which moves the tooth into place. If a tooth is too short, small, or shaped strangely, the aligner might not be able to attach to it well. It is going to be hard to move. The best thing that might work now would be metal braces with wires and clips.
Severe Crowding If your teeth are very close together and meet, Invisalign might not be able to make enough room on its own. In the worst situations, teeth may need to be pulled out or regular braces may need to be worn to make enough room for Invisalign to finish the alignment.
How to Know If You Should Get Invisalign
You should talk to a skilled orthodontist to find out if Invisalign is the best way to treat you or your child’s teeth. During your free visit, our Invisalign experts at Queens Medical Center will look at your dental needs and tell you what the best thing to do is.
Why should you go with Queens Medical Center for Invisalign?
We are happy to be a Diamond Provider of Invisalign at Queens Medical Center. This means that we are one of the best providers in the UAE. Our orthodontists use the most up-to-date tools and technology to treat a wide range of dental problems. With Invisalign, we can give you a beautiful, straight smile in a way that is discreet, comfortable, and successful.
We’ll help you every step of the way, whether you just have a few teeth that aren’t lined up right or are thinking about whether Invisalign is right for your child. Not only that, but we also have easy payment plans that make Invisalign more affordable.
