Q.
Over the past few years my front teeth have started to move and have lost what was a very straight line. They also seem to tingle every so often, like they are on the move again! I looked at Clearstep with my dentist some time ago, but due to overcrowding they wanted to remove four healthy teeth before bracing, so I was against the idea. Could the 6 month Invisalign be the answer to put my front teeth back in place, without having any removed? My teeth are a bit crooked accross the bottom, but I only wanted to address the change in the teeth that show.
Over the past few years my front teeth have started to move and have lost what was a very straight line. They also seem to tingle every so often, like they are on the move again! I looked at Clearstep with my dentist some time ago, but due to overcrowding they wanted to remove four healthy teeth before bracing, so I was against the idea. Could the 6 month Invisalign be the answer to put my front teeth back in place, without having any removed? My teeth are a bit crooked accross the bottom, but I only wanted to address the change in the teeth that show.
A.
Hi
It sounds as you were advised for teeth to be removed that your crowding is quite complex and 6 months of Invisalign may not be suitable. Other options to align crooked teeth are to widen your smile or small adjustments between the teeth (known as interproximal reduction) which if your crowding is not too severe may be suitable. I would advise a consultation and we can see where the teeth have to move, how much space is required and which brace is best with approximate time frames.
Good luck
Adam
Hi
It sounds as you were advised for teeth to be removed that your crowding is quite complex and 6 months of Invisalign may not be suitable. Other options to align crooked teeth are to widen your smile or small adjustments between the teeth (known as interproximal reduction) which if your crowding is not too severe may be suitable. I would advise a consultation and we can see where the teeth have to move, how much space is required and which brace is best with approximate time frames.
Good luck
Adam
Dr Adam Thorne
Harley Street Dental Studio
52 Harley Street London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981
