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Can I get Invisalign for Top Teeth Only?
All of us want a perfect smile, and braces help us achieve that by pushing our teeth into their desired positions. Invisalign has revolutionized orthodontic treatment as it is very different from traditional metal braces. These braces are transparent and can be removed, making your journey with braces very comfortable and graceful. Invisalign also takes a shorter time than traditional braces to align your teeth.
Sometimes you may have misshapen teeth only in the upper or top teeth, and you wonder if you can get Invisalign just for the top teeth. The answer is yes, you absolutely can. Let us delve a little more into how a single arch Invisalign treatment works out.
Single-Arch Invisalign Treatmen
A dental arch is the positioning of your teeth, bone, and tissue in a u-shape on your top and bottom jaw. You can get Invisalign for only your top or bottom arch, which is referred to as single-arch treatment. To decide if your teeth are a candidate for just top teeth treatment, your dentist will do a thorough examination of your bite. This is because your entire bite will change by just changing either the upper or lower arch.
Things to Consider For Effectiveness of Single-Arch Treatments
Most dentists suggest Invisalign treatment for both arches, which is the most common treatment. But in some instances, a single-arch treatment may be viable. Some conditions in which single-arch treatment is effective are:
- If you have an overbite.
- If there are gaps in teeth in your upper arch and closing the spaces between your teeth will push them back and improve your overbite by closing the gaps.
- The bottom teeth are reasonably straight, and there is minimal chance of crookedness in the future.
- If you have misaligned or crooked smile zone teeth.
It is possible to get Invisalign treatment for just the upper teeth, provided your teeth meet other criteria. Orthodontists are the best people to decide if you are a candidate for single-arch treatment. In general, dentists suggest treatment for both arches since treating just your upper teeth may cause some misalignment despite your lower teeth being straight.
Schedule your appointment with a dentist today and get the treatment on time!