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I Have Invisalign and It is Being Used to Correct an Overbite, But Will It Work?

Invisalign to correct overjet
Dec 16, 2011

Hi–

I would recommend that you speak with your current invisalign doctor about your invisalign treatment, and the expectations of your treatment as well as how they have set up your case (this will ultimately determine how you will improve your over jet- front top teeth in relation to lower botton teeth)

It seems that you are reading a lot on the internet and you need clarification from a professional and it is a little too extensive to write about here. In a short summary,…

How Do I Find a Competent Orthodontist?

How to find a competent orthodontist
Dec 16, 2011

Hi. . .There are a few good resources to find good board- certified orthodontists. The American Board of Orthodontics has a website and can help you locate orthodontists who are board certified, which is the highest standard.

Alternatively, you can look on the website of the American Association of Orthodontists, and search for orthodontists in your area. These are orthodontists who have completed the specialty training in a certified residency program for orthodontists and who are…

Is It Reasonable to Say Invisalign Are Worn All Day, Except for Eating and Brushing?

Invisalign should be worn 20-22 hours a day for the best results
Dec 16, 2011

It is best to wear invisalign for about 20-22 hours a day for the best results and to stay on track with the aligners. If there is a time when you are not good about wearing them or wish to wear them 15 hours a day, then I would speak with your doctor about slowing down the frequency in which you switch the aligners.

Best,

Dr. Gabriela Hricko

Was Told Openbites are Never Good Invisalign Candidates, Is this Still True?

Invisalign is good option for some open bite cases
Nov 30, 2011

Hi. Recent case studies from invisalign have shown that invisalign can be a good option for open bites, depending on the cause of the open bite- dental or skeletal. I would recommend seeing an orthodontist who treats with invisalign to advise you of your treatment options and expectations. The long term stability of open bite correction is always an issue regardless of whether treated with braces or invisalign.

Can Invisilign Correct an Underbite and Crossbite Combination?

Underbite and crossbite- please see an orthodontist NOW!
Oct 13, 2011

I would recommend that you see an orthodontist as soon as possible. It is best to treat underbites and crossbites when the child is young and growing and the bones can expand and growth can be modified. Do not wait until the child is older. If you wait until the child is older, it may be too late and orthognathic surgery may be required.

At What Age Does Invisalign Lose Effectiveness?

Invisalign can be used on teenagers to mature adults
Oct 11, 2011

Invisalign can be used on teenagers and mature adults. What is important in any patient, but especially in an older patient, is that the bone levels are good and the periodontium is healthy to move teeth.

What’s the Average Number of Trays Needed for Invisalign Refinement?

Invisalign Refinement
Sep 27, 2011

Hi– There is no average number of refinement trays for invisalign as it will depend on the difficulty of the case (ie. did the case originially have 15 trays or 38 trays) as well as how the doctor sets the invisalign case up. On average, I like to keep the refinement trays to less than 10 trays, but that doesn't always happen.