How Do I Know if I am a Candidate for Invisalign?

When your teeth are crooked, you may feel embarrassed about your smile on a regular basis. You may avoid smiling around people you do not know, and you may even avoid speaking in public. If this sounds familiar to you, then Invisalign may be the answer to your smile concerns.

Only a skilled Invisalign dentist can determine if you are a good candidate for Invisalign. Our Los Angeles Invisalign expert offers consultations, during which we will explore your candidacy. First, we will examine your teeth, gums and other oral structures to evaluate your dental health in order to discover the extent of your orthodontic problems.

For the best results, a candidate for Invisalign should have healthy teeth and gums. If the patient has other issues, decay, or periodontal disease, orthodontic treatment may have to wait until they are resolved. Invisalign can be used to treat a variety of orthodontic problems including crossbite, overbite, underbite, spacing and gapping. Patients will need to be strongly motivated and disciplined for this type of orthodontic treatment, as they will be responsible for wearing their aligners as prescribed and changing them as recommended. Children and those with certain types of severe malocclusions may not be good candidates for Invisalign, and may benefit from other types of orthodontic treatments.

If you are trying to decide between Invisalign and braces, we can help you learn more about your options. For reassurance, we will also show you a selection of our patients’ Invisalign before and after pictures. Call us to schedule your appointment.