Adult Braces and Alternate to braces Q & A

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How long do Invisalign results last?

I have always had straight teeth, but they started to shift when I turned 23 (I'm 24 now and they are still shifting). If I get Invisalign and straighten my teeth, will the results be permanent, or will I have to worry about shifting...
Asked by BrookeAnn3018 | 197 days ago | 1 Answer

Can Invisalign cause locked jaw?

I'm on my second set of retainers and my jaw locked up. It'snot locked open and its not locked closed, I just can't open my mouth all the way. It has been locked for about a week and a half. Has this happened to anyone during their...
Asked by MSB | 81 days ago | 1 Answer

Is Invisalign the best teeth straightening option for really crooked teeth?

How complex of a fix can u get from invisalign? My teeth are really bad so will it work on anyone or is there a...
Asked by qchare819 | 146 days ago | 1 Answer

Can I get Invisalign if I have TMJ or TMD problems?

I am almost ready to go ahead and start using Invisalign. The only thing stopping me is my issue with TMJ/TMD. Am I still a good candidate for Invisalign? My Orthodonist says it should be no problem but I have had problems in the past with...
Asked by tinrebel | 162 days ago | 1 Answer

Invisalign - How long does it take to get your aligners?

I went to my dentist several weeks ago and got my imprints and pics of my teeth for my Invisalign. I was wondering how long it will take for my dentist to get my aligners? I am so excited to start the treatment and have become...
Asked by Melody5 | 157 days ago | 2 Answers

Do clear braces work?

Do clear braces work as well as traditional...
Asked by Anonymous | 222 days ago | 0 Answers

What is Invisalign?

What is...
Asked by Anonymous | 218 days ago | 0 Answers

Invisalign or braces?

I'm 35 years old and had traditional braces 15 years ago. Because I didn't wear my retainer, my lower set of teeth have shifted quite a bit. I've seen 2 Orthodontists to quote Invisalign vs. braces. After reading all the Invisalign reviews, I'm...
Asked by waikokane | 196 days ago | 0 Answers

Do I still need to wear a retainer after Invisalign?

Do you still need to wear a retainer after Invisalign? Or could you simply continue to wear the last Invisalign brace to ensure your teeth stay in...
Asked by BriSpeese | 157 days ago | 0 Answers

Invisalign - Does it move the roots of your teeth like traditional braces?

Is it true that Invisalign does not move the roots of your teeth, like traditional braces do? Is it true that you would have to wear your retainers after your teeth are straight, from Invisalign, for practically ever, less your teeth go back...
Asked by emiann | 153 days ago | 0 Answers

Invisalign vs. Traditional Braces for teens?

My daughter is interested in Invisalign, mainly because she is a sophomore in high school and our dentist where we live says she would need braces for 2 and a half years. She picked up a pamphlet for Invisalign and saw a case similiar to her...
Asked by Belgium5 | 150 days ago | 0 Answers

What can I do about "black triangles" caused by Invisalign treatment?

I started invisalign treatment in Feb. 08 for crooked teeth. I'm wearing the last tray for bottom teeth and the result is not nearly satisfying. Before I had only one slightly crooked tooth at bottom and it's still crooked. What makes...
Asked by Lululu | 134 days ago | 0 Answers