do they work? (if you don't know, invisalign is the company that makes clear, retainer-like braces). i'm thinking of getting them, but i don't know how well they work. i don't want to have to get braces after i'm done!
2007-05-15 09:59:56 · 4 answers · asked by heyhey 1 in Health ➔ Dental
The technique is applicable to a vast variety of orthodontic issues. The only way you will know for sure if you're a candidate is to make an appointment with a doctor who's been trained in the program (not just any dentist will do...they have to get a special certification).
Here's the general website:
http://www.invisalign.com/generalapp/us/en/index.jsp
Here are some before & after pictures:
http://www.invisalign.com/generalapp/us/en/success/case/caseStudy_01.jsp
And here's the dentist referral search engine:
http://www.invisalign.com/generalapp/us/en/getting/findLocation.jsp
2007-05-15 10:09:40 · answer #1 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how bad your teeth are, they will only move teeth a maximum of 1 mm, while braces can do more as they draw strength from the back molars. If your teeth are horrendously crooked, get braces.
2007-05-15 17:10:09 · answer #2 · answered by Bookworm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Invisalign works very well. How ever, it is not for more severe cases.
2007-05-15 19:12:11 · answer #3 · answered by Kevin H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe they're for small, minor changes. so if you're teeth are quite crooked then they're probably not for you. if you're not sure your local dentist/orthodontist would know.
2007-05-15 17:07:42 · answer #4 · answered by brice f 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋