Do you wish to straighten your upper teeth but can’t find a solution? Consider getting Invisalign! Yes, you can go for Invisalign treatment for top teeth only. In fact, it is a great approach for correcting mild to moderate crowding and misalignment. Let’s discuss your concern further, shall we?
How Does Invisalign Work For Top Teeth?
Usually, people only try to correct their upper teeth when their lower teeth are stable and generally straight, showing no signs of future crookedness. So, if you want to concentrate only on your upper teeth, this could be the best option.
While Invisalign is a good option for straightening upper teeth, you must consult your dentist first. This is because to straighten your upper teeth with Invisalign, your upper and lower jaw alignment should be reasonably equal.
Who Are Good Candidates For Using Invisalign for Top Teeth?
You must fulfill certain conditions if you simply wish to straighten your top teeth with clear aligners. The suitability of this treatment plan for your objectives and the existing alignment of all your teeth may be ascertained during a consultation. Only a small percentage of people who are addressing superficial, minor issues like these can benefit from single-arch treatments:
- Slight crookedness
- Space and gaps
- Teeth in the smile zone that are crooked or misplaced
Single-arch clear aligner therapy might not be appropriate for people with overbite or crossbite. Misalignment might be problematic even if your bottom teeth are straight. You might need a separate orthodontic treatment to address misalignment with the top and bottom teeth, even if clear aligners can’t make significant improvements.
Treatment Timeline
Transparent aligners may usually straighten teeth or address minor cosmetic issues in around 6 months to a year. You will have to swap out your clear aligners many times throughout your treatment.
Your teeth will gradually move into a straighter position with each new aligner, which is usually replaced every two to three weeks. You will have many follow-up appointments during your treatment so your orthodontist can assess your progress.
However, one thing about Invisalign treatment is that you have to keep wearing the aligners for 20-22 hours a day. If you skip wearing your aligner for a day, it may result in prolonged treatment, incorrect position, or old aligners.
Are There Any Risks For Single Arch Aligners?
Your top and bottom teeth have a highly precise biting relationship (occlusion) when they close together. You may simply vary the locations where your teeth contact by adjusting your bite, which can make certain teeth bite higher or harder than others. Therefore, if this isn’t done correctly, you can have frequent toothaches and toothwear issues.
Bottom Line!
Invisalign is an effective treatment for correcting top teeth. However, it is important to remember that single-arch therapy is not appropriate for everyone. To find out if you may receive Invisalign for just your top teeth, your orthodontist will do a comprehensive oral examination.
If you have further questions regarding Invisalign or any other dental procedures, visit us at Signature Smiles Dentistry. Schedule your appointment by calling (214) 307-4715 (Irving), (214) 307-4755 (Plano), or (469) 643-4155 (DeSoto).
