Recommended-extract 4/braces on sides/then invisilign

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modogg
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Recommended-extract 4/braces on sides/then invisilign

#1 Post by modogg »

Has anyone had a similar treatment? Wondering how it went.
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BraceFaceCH
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Re: Recommended-extract 4/braces on sides/then invisilign

#2 Post by BraceFaceCH »

Sounds extreme. What do you have going on? Crowding? Excessive overjet? I had an ortho recommend 2 extractions for me, then I went to a Damon braces provider and they said the extractions would have been a horrible idea, I went with them for treatment. Have as many consultations as you can!
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modogg
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Re: Recommended-extract 4/braces on sides/then invisilign

#3 Post by modogg »

Thanks, that's good to know. I think I have crowding as the main issue.

I saw one other ortho, who also said 4 extractions, but they just said full metal for 2.5 yrs.

This plan sounds a lot better not having to ever have braces on my front teeth.
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Bikerchick85
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Re: Recommended-extract 4/braces on sides/then invisilign

#4 Post by Bikerchick85 »

Hello modogg! I originally went in for an Invisalign consult. With my crowding being moderate-severe, my ortho recommended 4 extractions, some time in full braces and switch to Invisalign.... for a whopping cost of almost $10000!! And she was being optimistic when she told me it would take around 3 years!!!! Being cost prohibitive and the length of time involved, I went with 4 extractions and ceramic uppers and metal lowers. Estimated time- 2 years. I'm so happy with my decision. I, like you, didn't want to have visible braces, but NO ONE NOTICES THEM! People do not pay that much attention. I realize even now I should've went with full metal, but I was being vain! :) Good luck with your decision. I've not heard many great things about Invisalign when it comes to fixing bites and with extraction cases in general. A lot of people end up switching to reg braces when using it sometimes. I hope this helps you! Either way you go, you'll be so happy you decided to do it!
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Matilda
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Re: Recommended-extract 4/braces on sides/then invisilign

#5 Post by Matilda »

modogg wrote:I saw one other ortho, who also said 4 extractions, but they just said full metal for 2.5 yrs.
Yes, this plan definitely reads better.
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sirwired
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Re: Recommended-extract 4/braces on sides/then invisilign

#6 Post by sirwired »

Personally I would stick with metal braces for closing extraction gaps. Maybe it could be done with Invisilign, but I think it would be stretching the system to its limits.
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catwanabee
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Re: Recommended-extract 4/braces on sides/then invisilign

#7 Post by catwanabee »

Which teeth are you getting extracted? The 4 bicuspids?
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