Invisalign? what do you think?

Question

i have this huge crossing with my front two teeth and the problem is REALLY bad. i just turned 18 and i know its gonna take awhile to fix it. but do you think invisalign will be good enough to solve problems like that? i heard it fixes only minor problems.

Answer 1

Why don't you go and get braces fitted? They will only be on for a year or so, then you can forget about it.

Answer 2

Invisalign is a trademark held by the developers of the system, Align Technology Inc. Introduced in June 1999 the company claims that more than 250,000 patients have been treated using the system. Align Technology was in a legal battle with the makers of a competing product, OrthoClear, from early 2005 until September, 2006. In a complaint filed with the ITC on January 11, 2006, Align alleges that OrthoClear utilizes Align's trade secrets and infringes twelve Align patents, comprising more than 200 patent claims, in the production of OrthoClear aligners at a facility in Lahore, Pakistan.

On September 27, 2006, Align Technology, Inc. settled its litigation with OrthoClear. OrthoClear has stopped accepting new cases and discontinued its aligner business worldwide. Align acquired all disputed intellectual property. Contrary to some reports, Align did not purchase OrthoClear.

In the settlement OrthoClear agreed to cease importing aligners into the United States. Through the Patients First Program, doctors will be able to register and submit their current OrthoClear patients for Invisalign at no charge to the doctor or patient. There may be a delay in further aligner treatment of five to six months. Align Technology has announced it intends to ship new Invisalign aligners to former OrthoClear patients in March of 2007 but the exact date will be determined once the number of former OrthoClear patients switching to Invisalign is known.

Advantages & disadvantages

Advantages

The main advantage of the treatment is cosmetic: the aligners are completely transparent and difficult to detect. This makes the method particularly popular among adults who want to straighten their teeth without the unflattering look of traditional metal braces, which are commonly worn by children and adolescents. In addition, the aligners are marketed as being more comfortable than braces. Due to the removable nature of the device, food can be enjoyed without the encumbrance of metallic braces.

Disadvantages

Despite the considerable cosmetic advantage of Invisalign, the product also has many disadvantages: the very fact that the aligners are removable means they are not continually correcting the teeth. Unlike traditional fixed braces, they are largely dependent on a patient's habits and their consistency in wearing the aligners.

The aligners must be removed for eating. They and the teeth should be cleaned before re-inserting afterwards. This can be troublesome for people who are constantly snacking and may mean the patient has to clean their teeth up to six times daily. However, this tends to discourage snacking, which some people might find useful.

Unlike traditional braces, if a patient grinds or clenches his or her teeth during the day or while sleeping, the aligners or braces can become damaged. In these cases a new aligner may be required or it may be suggested that a patient switch to a metal retainer. Also, aligners or braces may cause a slight lisp at the beginning of treatment. However, this lisp also usually comes along with the traditional metal braces. This usually disappears as the patient becomes used to the treatment.

.[citation needed] While the Invisalign company provides no information except the MSDS (material safety data sheet) directly to patients or orthodontists, working through the patient's orthodontist Invisalign will make the aligners with several different materials to attempt to reduce toxic or allergic sensitivity.

Lack of scientific studies

In a recent systematic review of the literature, published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, Manual Lagravere and Carlos Flores-Mir were unable to draw strong conclusions about the effectiveness of the Invisalign system. They pointed to the need for randomized clinical trials to provide proper evidence.

Kalra

Answer 3

Well a lot of the people I know got Invisalign, after braces. Its more-so of a retainer rather than braces.  I would go to the orthodontist first, and get his/her perspective on it.

Answer 4

you may need surgery. see a dentist. sorry :[

Answer 5

Well...I believe the longest is the best  don't take shortcuts because that shortcut is only partley the longest will heal it . But this is my personal opinion .I'll let you decide .

Answer 6

i dont think it will fix that cuz invisilign is for those who have minor slanted teeth or a lil gap.

i'd get braces. they are sure to work.  

Answer 7

Go talk to an Orthodontist.  They give free consultations.  He can give you a better idea which would be better the invisalign or the bracket kind.  If you have to get the bracket kind, it's really not all that bad.  I was 21 when I got mine.  I had them for about 2.5 years and when they came off my retainer to wear to bed at night is the invisalign.  In my opinion I think the brackets could be better because if you go out to eat somewhere with family or friends you'll have to take the invisalign out and put them in some sort of container and then have to brush your teeth and put them back in.  With the brackets you won't have to worry about taking anything out.

Answer 8

My bf had the same problem,

he has had it in for about 2years now i think. it worked great!!

I noticed a BIG change in 6months.

ITS AMAZING

Answer 9

Get ready to pay out some money.  It works, though.