Can I have Invisalign treatment only on my top teeth?

[Roberta J]

Hi

I have crowded top front teeth which are visible when I smile and I am constantly trying to hide my teeth and not show them when I smile. I have tried teeth whitening but because my teeth are crowded, my smile still looks wrong.

I have seen a cosmetic dentist and he has recommended six veneers on my top front teeth but I dont want to have my top teeth cut down and decided to look at some other options.

I think Invisalign could be a good option for me because it does not need any tooth shaving but can Invisalign be done on top front teeth only? Because my lower teeth are ok, can I have Invisalign treatment on my top teeth only?

[Dr Mohsen J. Esfahani]

Thank you for youe question.

In some circumstances it is possible to only treat the top teeth with Invisalign and not the lower teeth, this depends on your bite. We would need to assess your occlusion and smile and see if that mode of treatment is possible.

[Dr Ehsan J. Esfahani]

Hi Roberta,

Yes you can have invisalign clear braces for the top teeth only. When the lower teeth are well aligned and straight, single arch invisalign is a treatment option.

In most cases following a discussion with our patients we decide to treat both arches for the best functional and cosmetic result. This discussion is made at the consultation and clincheck review stages. Invisalign consultations are free and available most days of the week at Pearl. Our invisalign gallery section shows some of the cases we have finished.