Who Can Use Invisalign

Invisalign is a system of clear plastic aligners that are designed to straighten your teeth. Due to their clear nature, the Invisalign aligners are effectively invisible while they are being worn, which makes them an increasingly popular alternative to traditional metal braces. But can everyone use Invisalign?

Treatment with Invisalign is best suited for cases of overly crowded teeth, gapped teeth, and cases of mild to moderate bite issues. You may not be considered a good Invisalign candidate if you are suffering from a severe malocclusion, or have teeth that need to be rotated by more than twenty degrees or moved vertically. Additionally, if you have had bridgework done, that may also prevent you from being able to receive orthodontic treatment with Invisalign.

In order for treatment with Invisalign to be effective, patients must wear their aligners for 22 hours a day. Patients that do not feel that they have the necessary discipline to wear their aligners for this length of time each day might want to consider treatment with conventional braces instead.

While Invisalign does offer a Free Smile Assessment on their website to give you an idea as to whether or not Invisalign may be right for you, only your orthodontist will be able to say for sure which treatment will work best. If you are interested in learning if you would make a good candidate for Invisalign, contact our Beverly Hills Invisalign expert to set up a consultation.