Is it possible to get invisiline only on the bottom? And if so, what are tradeoffs in that approach?

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Dr. Rebecca Paglia, DMD · Answer

Hi there. I get this question a lot. Is it possible to get Invisalign only in the bottom? And if so, what are the tradeoffs in this approach? In most cases, it's not. What we need to do in order to fix teeth, whether there's spacing or crowding, which is generally why most people come to us for Invisalign is to make sure that the teeth are functioning together, meaning they're able to chew. If the teeth are moving on the bottom and you don't move the top teeth, chances are your bite is going to get thrown off. And that's definitely not what we're looking to achieve here. We want a beautiful smile, but we also want a healthy one, where you're chewing and functioning as you were when you walked in, if not better. So there are limited cases where that's possible, but in most cases, both arches need to be done. Certainly ask your orthodontist or your Invisalign provider what's best for you.

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"Is it possible to get invisiline only on the bottom? And if so, what are tradeoffs in that approach?"