My second tooth is missing would invisilgn open a gap for a implant

Q. I’m a 21 and my teeth have really started to bother me. My second tooth at the top is missing (it just never grew) and the rest of my upper teeth have spread to fill the gap, I therefore need a brace to make a space for an implant to replace the missing tooth. Would invisilgn treat this? or if not a brace that goes behind the tooth? as I really don\’t want visible braces. My bottom teeth are a little crowded and could do with straightening so would it be possoble to get invisilign for these even if i have to have more severe treatment on top? I know that a lot of information but would you take a guess at a rough estimate in price and length of treatment?

 
A. Invisalign predominately tilts and rotates teeth with a little bit of vertical movement possible. If all that is needed is this type of movement then invisalign may well work for you. Any other type of movement may require a fixed ( train tracks) brace. These can often be placed behind the teeth but obviously at an extra cost.

The lowers could be treated with invisalgn provided that the tooth movement needed is as described above. However, if you do have to have a fixed upper brace it may be simpler have to have the same on the lower.

Costs vary depending on the experience and location of the dentist. A guide would be about between £3500 and £4500 for invisalign ( uppers and Lowers) . Unfortunately fixed brace work is more complicated and you would need a proper assessment to have an idea of the cost.

Kindest regards

Dr Julian Caplan BDS
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street,
St. Albans, Hertfordshire.
AL1 3EN

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