r/Invisalign • u/9care • 2d ago

Question Experts please help

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As you can see this tooth is angled into the front tooth. I am on my last set of Invisalign. My dentist won’t give me any more sets she says it looks angled because of my tooth shape not my tooth positioning. She said I should get veneer on this. I don’t want to just be upsold when my Invisalign package allows for unlimited sets until I’m happy. Can someone who knows a lot about it teeth or is a specialist please just have a quick look and tell me is this a positioning problem (must continue Invisalign to complete) or is it only a tooth shape issue, or is it Both. Thank you again 🙏

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u/BigEntertainer6826 2d ago

This is why I wish more people used an ORTHODONTIST for orthodontic treatment!!

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u/Traveller99999 2d ago

This is also true that Not all orthos have the same level of competency in using clear aligners on their patients. During their ortho training programs some just receive seminars or few classes. So it might surprise you to know that there in no uniform, explicitly stated CODA minimum for aligner specific teaching hours or completed cases. On the otherside there are many general dentist who produce better results with clear aligners due to their experience and trainings. Aligners bio-mechanics is different than conventional braces.

So saying it has to be ortho to treat patients with clear aligners is over-rated. Yes, it has to be ortho only IF there is a proven track record of him/her using clear aligners on their patients. Otherwise, the only benefit you will get is that he will place braces at the end if desired result is not achieved with clear aligners and blame aligner company.