What Disqualifies You from Invisalign?

Whether you are a candidate for Invisalign® depends primarily on the severity of your dental alignment and your personal commitment to the treatment process. While this system is highly effective for many patients, certain factors may disqualify you from clear aligner therapy in favor of other options like traditional braces.

Key factors that may disqualify you from Invisalign® include:

• Severe Overbites or Significant Bite Discrepancies: While we successfully treat mild to moderate overbites, severe cases often require the fixed, continuous force that traditional braces provide. Braces are better suited for complex structural adjustments and pronounced overbites that need constant pressure to move teeth into complex positions.
• Significant Tooth Rotations: Severe rotations of the teeth may be difficult to correct with clear aligners alone, as traditional fixed braces offer more predictable control for these specific types of movement.
• Commitment to Daily Wear: Successful treatment requires a strict commitment to wearing your aligners for 20 to 22 hours every day. If you feel you cannot maintain this routine—removing them only to eat, drink (anything other than water), brush, or floss—a fixed appliance like traditional braces may be a better fit since they do not rely on daily patient compliance.

We care about your smile and want to ensure you receive the most effective treatment for your specific needs. During a consultation at our comprehensive family dentistry in New Westminster, we will evaluate your bite and tooth alignment to determine if Invisalign® is the right choice for you.

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