Does invisalign really work?

I I have already had a consultation for invisalign and I was told invisalign would work for me. I have a gap the size of a half of a small tooth. Its noticeable far away and I have a smaller gap on the bottom of my teeth as well. My teeth are straight just need to close the gap. Invisalign is expensive but I can afford it. Braces are cheaper, I just am not sure which one would be better. I am not worried about the pain or the look really. Just the outcome.

Does invisalign really work?
of course it really works its tough, durable plastic i dont see why it wouldnt
Reply:Most general dentists charge less for Invisalign than orthodontists do for regular braces. Check around on prices.





Yes, they work quite well. Millions of people have had successful results.
Reply:I have gone to the othodontist for 10 years I have had braces twice and not for my teeth but for my jaw I think invisaligns are worth it. However one thing gross about invaligns is they are like retainers and can be acidently thrown away and start smelling. I think braces work quicker but is up to you
Reply:Yes, Invisalign does work; however, it does not work on everyone. Invisalign can only be used for specific cases, certain types of movement of the teeth cannot be accomplished by Invisalign. It is good if you need to just move the crowns of teeth into place but not if the roots need to be moved into new positions as well! Invisalign also takes a lot longer than conventional braces. Simple movements of the teeth that takes about 12 to 16 months with Invisalign can sometimes take only a few months in braces. Your case sounds perfect for Invisalign; however, it would be much faster and cheaper just to place braces on to accomplish the same result. One thing that you need to check with your Orthodontist is what type of retention you will need to be in afterwards. Often gaps between front teeth can relapse! Regardless of which way you choose to go, you will need to very compliant about wearing a retainer afterwards. Sometimes if the muscle attachment of the upper lip (between the front two teeth) is very close to the gum line, movements of the lips put force on the teeth and cause the gap to relapse, you may want to have this attachment (called a Frenum) evaluated, often a small procedure (a Frenectomy) can be done to reposition this attachment so that it won't force the teeth apart again in the future. You also might want to see if those spaces can be closed up with just some minor bonding between those teeth to fill in the space!
Reply:Yes if you are compliant and wear your trays like you are instructed to do by your orthodontist. The cases that fail or don't get a good result are due to patient compliance, nothing else.
Reply:Invisalign works well for minor cases. Your orthodontist will tell you if it's OK. How ever they are more expensive then regular braces.
Reply:If your case is SUITABLE for Invisalign, it works wonderfully well - as long as you do your part and wear them (almost) 24/7. Any dentist doing Invisalign has to be certified to use them and should be capable of making the diagnosis of whether or not to use them. If Invisalign was suggested to you, then it should work for your case.





I would not say that Invisalign is better or worse than braces, because it depends on the case. There is no set answer. After a few minutes of wearing them, your speech will sound just fine. They are very thin and pretty much exactly the same shape as your teeth. They do tend to increase the amount of saliva in your mouth at first, but you soon get used to that and the salivary flow seems to slow back to normal after a while, also.





In my rural Mid-Atlantic general practice, I charge $3,000 for most Invisalign cases, which is less than traditional braces in most cases. I have heard that some charge more for Invisalign than they do for braces, though. The thing is, I an not a specialist and I choose to do only "easy" cases that will not require extra devices to be used in conjunction with Invisalign. This can add to the fee significantly.





Check this out: http://www.invisalign.com/generalapp/us/





After you have your impressions taken, they are scanned into a computer. A virtual model of your teeth is created in the computer. Very small movements are done on this virtual model. From this computer image, a real model of your teeth is made. Some more very small movements are made on the virtual model, and so on. This keeps up until a whole series of thin plastic appliances is created to guide your teeth to the desired end position. The plastic is thin, but pretty strong. When it first goes in, it feels tight, because it is pressing on the places on your teeth where they have to move. After a few days, the tighness goes away and you know your teeth have moved. You change appliances every two weeks until your case is done.