Invisalign for Crowded Teeth

What Are the Symptoms of Crowded Teeth?

The symptoms of crowded teeth may be mild or severe. Typical symptoms include:

• Poor alignment of the upper and lower teeth
• Altered facial appearance
• Biting of the tongue or inner cheeks
• Jaw pain
• Noticeable speech problems such as a lisp
• Breathing difficulties

What Causes Crowded Teeth?

Crowded teeth are usually inherited, meaning this dental issue is passed on from generation to generation. If you have crowded teeth, you will likely see similar misalignment in your parents’ and siblings’ teeth.

In addition, certain habits and conditions can alter the structure and shape of your jaw, including:

• Thumb sucking beyond the age of three or four
• Extensive use of bottles during early childhood
• Continuous use of a pacifier when a child is past the age of three
• Injuries or trauma that can misalign the jaw
• A cleft in the lip or palate
• Early loss of baby teeth
• Gum disease (gingivitis)
• Excessive pressure on the gums and teeth
• One or more abnormally shaped teeth
• Ineffective dental care that leads to poorly fitting dental crowns, fillings, or braces
• Allergies or enlarged tonsils that result in airway obstruction or mouth breathing

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Why Should You Fix Crowded Teeth?

It is essential to fix misaligned teeth because they can:

• Make proper chewing difficult.
• Lower your self-esteem by making you feel self-conscious concerning your appearance.
• Put the jaws, teeth, and muscles of the mouth under strain.
• Heighten the risk of a broken tooth.
• Make it more challenging to clean the teeth.
• Increase the risk of having gingivitis, cavities, and tooth decay.

How Can a Dentist Use Invisalign for Crowded Teeth?

Your dentist will take X-rays, create 3D images of your teeth, take pictures of your face, and make tooth impressions to decide on a suitable treatment plan. The X-rays will reveal the precise position of your teeth and their roots. They will also show whether teeth have yet to come through the gums. The pictures of your face will allow the dentist to study the relationship between your teeth, jaw, and head.

After a detailed diagnosis, your dentist can select the best treatment plan for your misaligned teeth. For many people with crowded teeth, Invisalign is a suitable solution.

Can Invisalign Fix Crowding?

Yes, Invisalign is a treatment method to correct and straighten crowded teeth. This dental technology corrects teeth spacing problems and works effectively for patients wanting braces for crowded teeth. Invisalign will be an ideal treatment plan for you if:

• You may have dental issues such as an overbite, a crossbite, gapped or crowded teeth, or severely misaligned teeth that require additional treatment.
• You want a subtle and less conspicuous treatment option. Invisalign can fix crowding for teens and adults. These solutions are removable, comfortable, and not cumbersome like traditional metal braces.
• You can wear clear braces throughout the day. However, for the treatment to be fully effective, you must wear Invisalign braces for at least 22 hours daily. You should only take them off when eating or cleaning your teeth.

The Invisalign procedure treats crowded teeth by pushing the teeth gradually into proper alignment. Invisalign for crowded teeth moves each tooth up by one-quarter of a millimeter after each set of aligners is fixed. As the teeth shift, they make more space in the mouth, decreasing overcrowding. The teeth eventually move into their correct positions.

View accurate results by viewing our gallery of Invisalign before and after images for crowded teeth.

How Long Does Invisalign Take for Crowded Teeth?

The duration that Invisalign takes for crowded teeth depends on the severity of overcrowding. After the impressions of your teeth have been created, you must wait four weeks for the trays. Then, you will put on a set for about two weeks. The total number of trays created and the length of time for treatment depends on how severe the misalignment is. While some patients may need two to three months for treatment, some may have to continue treatment for 12 to 18 months.

Meet Dr. Ben Ahn, Our VIP Diamond Plus Invisalign Provider

Dr. Ben Ahn is a VIP Diamond Plus Invisalign dentist practicing at 209 NYC Dental. He has one of the highest levels of expertise in using Invisalign to treat NYC patients.

A dedicated member of various dental associations in the U.S., Dr. Ahn is committed to discovering new approaches to treating dental issues, including Invisalign for crowded teeth. He has used Invisalign for over 15 years to treat various malocclusions.

Dr. Ahn’s current status as a Diamond Plus provider means that Invisalign will approve his treatment plans. He currently treats both adults and teens.

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Get Your Invisalign Consultation

Call 209 NYC Dental for more information on using Invisalign as crowded teeth braces. Before investing in this type of dental treatment, you must be sure you are making the right decision. That is why you can get an Invisalign consultation at 209 NYC Dental, an ultra-modern dental office in New York City.

Consultations are $50; if you proceed with treatment, we will apply $50 toward your Invisalign treatment for crowded teeth. Call now to take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn more about Invisalign. We will examine your teeth and provide detailed answers to all your questions.

While you enjoy this consultation, we will take 3D digital images with our iTero 3D digital scanner. We will use this powerful imaging system to develop impressions of your teeth, and you will see how this treatment works for crowded teeth with an Invisalign before-and-after simulation. Then, Dr. Ahn will prescribe a treatment plan to achieve the desired realignment. Reach out to us or book your first appointment now.