Can invisalign rotated teeth

Unlike traditional braces , Invisalign aligners are completely clear, so they are very discreet. The aligners are cast from detailed 3D scans of your mouth. Every six to eight weeks, patients return to our office to have new aligner sets cast. It normally takes between nine to fifteen months for the entire Invisalign process.

Tooth position As a mouth becomes overcrowded, teeth tend to rotate so they can fit. The teeth can also tilt forward or back to fit in a crowded mouth. Short, round, pegged teeth, or those with severe tips may prevent the aligner from getting a good grip. Intrusion and extrusion Some orthodontic treatment plans can raise or lower the position of the teeth so they appear to all be the same height.

Braces can achieve drastic changes, both up and down, to the position of our teeth. Ask your dentist or orthodontist for an evaluation to determine if any of these procedures might prevent you from being a good candidate for Invisalign. Your orthodontist or dentist will recommend how frequent you should be wearing your retainers, but these timeframes will only be at night. Your tongue might also be responding to other forces like your cheeks or tongue. And when food particles get stuck next to a slightly rotated tooth, they can speed rotation.

Rotation can also be faster if you have gum disease that loosens the attachment of the tooth to the bone. The most common treatment for a rotated tooth is orthodontics.

Metal braces work best, because they can easily and consistently apply rotational force. This includes accelerated braces like Six Month Smiles. Over the course of many months, teeth can be gradually straightened and all of a patients teeth properly aligned. Severely twisted or rotated teeth may not be able to be treated simply given the nature of the dental arch and tooth structure. In some cases, traditional orthodontic care with braces is a good option.

In some cases, oral surgery may be recommended to address an extremely twisted tooth. This could even involve extraction of the tooth and replacement with a crown supported by a dental implant. The best way to find out what treatment is right for you is to visit our practice for a consultation.