Whats Better orthoclear of invisalign? my teeth are kind of crooked but not too bad help me please with Info!!
488631
I went with veneers myself. \n\ngood luck.
909531
Man, EVERYone says "wisdom teeth crowd the others" and in dental school the party line was that this doesn't happen.  But it's like all the UFO sightings...if enough people make the claim, you begin to wonder!\n\n(the other one that keeps me scratching my head is the "My teeth were fine till I had two kids; the baby must have sucked the calcium out of my teeth!"  don't even get me started..)\n\nAnyway, your teeth generally follow the arch they are in due to light constant pressure from your lips and your tongue.  Therefore, IF the wis. teeth are pushing them, if you remove them, your musculature should have a corrective effect.\n\nOn the other hand, teeth generally tend to "drift" to the front and the middle, so once there they may want to stay.\n\nConsult an orthodontist, perhaps.  Good luck!!
171602
Try contacting colleges of dentistry in the area. They usualy have programs, where you can let ortho-residents do your braces and pay half the price. However, you should talk to the patients of these residents to determine which one is the best. I had my braces this way and really suffered for a long time, since my ortho-resident did not seem to know what she was doing. My friend, on the other hand, got a very good resident and had her bracesa off arounf the same time as I did, even though she strated her treatment 10 months later and her case was more complicated. Get recommendations!
229958
There are special mouthpieces designed for people with braces. Talk to your orthodontist and they can set you up with what you need.
779111
i think you should ask your ortho because braces are pretty unpredictable in most cases. i was only supposed to have my braces for 18 months but i ended up having them for 24 so when she said 22-24 months she may have been giving a pretty reasonable time frame. just because you think that they are pretty much in the right place doesnt mean that they really are. i thought my teeth were fine, but they werent when i got braces. basically, just check with your ortho
542084
Bob wasn't very nice. What a crappy comment.  You should be able to get a referral to an orthodontist for your child through her dental office. Lots of orthodontic offices offer free consultations/estimates which can be beneficial especially if you don't have dental insurance. Good luck and don't pay attn. to Bob. Always consult your dentist for the best advice concerning yoru dental health.
700971
Hi,\nBraces could run anywhere between 2000.00 - 8000.00. It all depends on  how long you have to wear them and what the treatment involves.  Your ortho dr will advise you if visaline is better or not.  Good luck.
120837
As a practicing orthodontist, I can offer you the following advice: Seek the services of a board certified orthodontist in your area. Don't go to general dentists or shop prices at "clinics."  The orthodontist will do a complete diagnostic workup, (models, x-rays, photos. etc) He/She will then have a treatment conference with you to discuss results. Invisalign can only work in selected cases. Ceramic braces are for more difficult problems that invisalign can't correct. As a last resort, consider having crowns or laminates placed.  They involve tooth preparation (reduction in size and shape) prior to cementing.\nGood luck.\nNJ orthodontist
512597
The type of braces recommeded would depend on a lot of factors. But you could go for cosmetic or normal brackets or invisalign. Invisalign and and cosmetic are more expensive. There is also newer brackets like INNOVATION R which reduces the time of the treatment. If you are worried about the cost you can even go to a dentist who has an interest in orthodontics and has been doing orthodontics for at least a few years. Also ask if you can get non-extraction orthodontics done with arch development appliances if needed.\nGood Luck\nKC
570972
Orthoclear's founder was one of the original founding members of Invisalign. I'm not exactly sure about Orthoclear's product, but I know they're not allowed to use the same software system which is the biggest part that allows Invisalign to function efficiently. Orthoclear had to come up with a different system on their own and I've yet to see how it works or if there will be any patent issues.
675590
They are called invisalign.\n\nYes they really work and tend to cost $3,500 - $7,000 depending on the amount of correction you need. That price can vary in areas, so remember to get a few estimates from dentists in your area.\n\nHere's the info:\n\nhttp://www.invisalign.com/generalapp/us/en/index.jsp\n\n\nThis site has everything you need to know.
639880
My dentist make my upper and lower teeth fit better by grinding off a little of the enamel on the edges of a few teeth. I saw a lot of improvement immediately.\nNot every dentist has had the special training necessary to do this procedure.
295434
Don't try to adjust your retainer.  Make an appointment to see your general dentist or your orthodontist so he or she can do it for you.
885971
I have been contemplating getting invisalign..how is it generally? Would anyone here recommend it?
466956
24 is definately not too old. I believe though that you should get INVISALIGN because it helps with gaps (go to the site, it explains everything) and its much easier to handle because you just slip it on your teeth and you take it off when your going to eat otherwise its gross and you must wash it but i think its better than metal and wires in your mouth... good luck!
775594
Yes you teeth will shift! You should go back to orthodontist and ask them what the best solution is. They might give you  another retainer that you can take in and out. Ask also about a retainer that you they glue on front teeth. I have on of this on my lower and upper teeth. It takes a little longer for me to floss, but I don't have to worry about to loose them or forget to put the retainer in.\nDon't wait to long. Schedule appointment as soon as possible. If you don't get your retainer your waisted your time, your money and pain that you had to go through while you were wearing your braces for many years. All that  just to be back in the same situtuation you were before you had your braces.
897536
I went to see an orthodontist recently for the same problem after having had braces years ago. She told me I would need braces for a while to correct the problem. Apparently in some cases a retainer won't be enough to shift teeth back into place.