Am I a Candidate for Invisalign?

Serving San Diego, La Jolla, and Coronado

If you are considering tooth straightening, you may be nervous about the possibility of getting metal braces with wires and anchors and ligatures. Many people considering Invisalign as adults had braces as a teen but were so embarrassed that they did not wear their retainers and ended up having their teeth migrate back into poor position. These people are generally candidates for Invisalign, as are most people who are looking to correct a number of common dental conditions.

This page gives some information about tooth problems that Invisalign can correct in some cases, but it cannot tell you whether Invisalign will work for you. The only way to determine whether you are a candidate for Invisalign is by scheduling a consultation with a dentist. In the San Diego area, you can schedule a consultation with Dr. Rod Strober today to learn whether you are an Invisalign candidate.

Basic Characteristics of Invisalign Candidates

There are a number of characteristics that every candidate for Invisalign tooth straightening must meet. An ideal Invisalign candidate:

  • Does not have untreated cavities
  • Does not have periodontal (gum) disease
  • Has good oral hygiene habits
  • Is a non-smoker
  • Is committed to treatment and prepared to follow the treatment guidelines

If you meet all of these characteristics, you may be an Invisalign candidate if your misaligned teeth can be straightened with Invisalign.

Misaligned Teeth that Can Be Corrected with Invisalign

Invisalign can be used to correct many different conditions, including:

  • Spaced teeth
  • Crowded teeth
  • Crossbite
  • Underbite
  • Overbite

Spaced teeth and crowded teeth are the most common conditions treated using Invisalign. Crossbite, underbite, and overbite may or may not be treatable using Invisalign. Instead, you may need to consider treatment with traditional braces.

Invisalign is constantly evolving and is capable of treating more types of bite conditions than ever before. If you have previously been told you were not an Invisalign candidate, now may be the time to be reevaluated.

If you live in San Diego and want to learn more about the conditions Invisalign treats and whether it can work for you, please contact Strober Dental today.