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- Wed Jun 11, 2014 12:02 pm
- Forum: Invisalign-type Braces (Clear Aligners)
- Topic: Invisalign on top, brackets on bottom--is this possible?
- Replies: 4
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Invisalign on top, brackets on bottom--is this possible?
Is there anyone out there who has Invisalign on their top teeth, and bracket type braces (traditional, ceramic, Damon, etc.) on their bottom teeth? I am trying to find out if this is a combination that orthodontists are allowed to do (assuming the top teeth are suitable for Invisalign, of course). I...
- Tue Jun 10, 2014 7:53 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Invisalign on top, Damon braces on bottom?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2390
Re: Invisalign on top, Damon braces on bottom?
I appreciate everyone's responses! Just to clarify, in case anyone was thinking this, the reason for wanting Invisalign just on top is NOT to try to save money. I want Invisalign on top for appearance purposes. Regardless of what I get on the bottom, I really want Invisalign on the top unless the or...
- Tue Jun 10, 2014 7:01 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Invisalign on top, Damon braces on bottom?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2390
Re: Invisalign on top, Damon braces on bottom?
[quote="boodles8"]I've never heard of this happening, but I would suppose it could be done. Two questions: 1) Have you seen an ortho yet? If not, even if your teeth "look" pretty good, they can still have a lot of problems in the bite which requires a lot of movement. That possib...
- Mon Jun 09, 2014 3:16 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Invisalign on top, Damon braces on bottom?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2390
Invisalign on top, Damon braces on bottom?
I'm hoping to get some input from those who are more knowledgable in the subject than I am. I want to get Invisalign for my upper teeth, and Damon (preferably clear) braces for my bottom teeth. Is this generally an unacceptable combination, or will orthodontists go with it if my mouth allows for it?...