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    Tubfwjkwm is offline Junior Member
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    Any Dentist in the house? Invisalign will work for me? (Pics)

    I'm 19 years old. Will be turning 20 in July. During
    the past year my teeth has shifted a great deal
    along with having a pretty bad overjet and overbite. Not sure
    if Invisalign will work for me. Traditional braces doesn't
    sound appealing. Don't know any iBraces clinic. There's
    many reasons I want this. Of course a great smile is
    one, but it's to the point where I'm having a hard time
    pronouncing some words. Hopefully my case isn't that
    bad. Any thoughts or ideas whether I'll be accepted?
    Please be nice.
    Last edited by Tubfwjkwm; 02-04-2009 at 11:02 PM. Reason: adding pics

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    head in to an orthodontist for a consultation. That's the best way to getthe answer you need, and the only reliable way.

    Edited to add: that said, as best this non-dentist can see from those pictures, it looks as if the canines are in or not far from a good relationship, so that's encouraging. Maybe (guessing!!) Invisalign with some IPR (slenderising) might work. But it would depend too if there are other issues going on.
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    You need to have an orthodontist (or two or three) check the relationship of your teeth/bite ... and then you'll know what that person considers the best way to correct any issues they find with your teeth.

    Good luck!
    After 5 years, 11 months and two days of stainless steel brackets ... my teeth now have upper and lower bonded, gold wire, retainers and removable clear retainers!

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    Ya as others have said, the consultations (MANY) of them will be your friend. I would think you are a good candidate for Invisalign, however metal braces I KNOW woudl get the job done right.
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    my sister had teeth similar too yours and was fixed recently with Invisalign only...

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    alex2411 is offline Junior Member
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    my teeth are pretty similar and im currently undergoing invisalign treatment, however im no dentist so pop in and get a free consultation in your local orthodontists

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