do invisalign really work?

Question

braces without the ugly metal mouth? does invisalign really work? would you recommend it?

Answer 1

Hi,
From what I know, Invisalign do not work as well as traditional metal braces. I know people who have had them on for years and their teeth are still not completely fixed.
I did not want a "metal mouth" so I found an alternative: ceramic braces. Up close they are barley visible and from a distance they are invisible. They work just as fast as metal braces. After three months, I can see a big difference.
My bottom braces are metal and I get painful canker sores. With the ceramic braces (on top), I have not gotten these. Ceramic braces are not much more expensive than regular braces and are definitely worth it.

Answer 2

I would recommend invisalign for my situation. I have a big gap to close and invisalign is real good at that.. But I have braces, and it's been like over a year and the gap still hasn't closed. But it really all depends on what you need done. Invisalign and braces both have different pros and cons.

Answer 3

I work for a dentist who does offer invisalign. As previously stated, its results are case by case. You will need to have an evaluation to see if you are a candidate. If you are, you will begin to see results in the first 3-4 weeks. A friend of mine had hers in 2 weeks and even though she was sore(from the teeth moving) she could tell a slight difference in the position of her teeth. I would recommend them---but, only if you are a candidate. Otherwise, you will not be satisfied. Also, you have to be determined to wear them all the time, even if your teeth are sore, you have to wear them or you are just wasting your $$!

Answer 4

Invisalign works great. But it is not for severe cases.

Answer 5

my friend got invisalign and it seems to work well from the results so far.

Answer 6

yes they do and yes i would. not everyone is a canidate. some patients need conventional ortho first or surgery and then can get into the invisalign.