{"id":102,"date":"2021-10-06T00:26:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T00:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalspa.net\/blog\/?p=102"},"modified":"2021-12-06T00:27:14","modified_gmt":"2021-12-06T00:27:14","slug":"invisalign-on-just-my-top-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalspa.net\/blog\/2021\/10\/06\/invisalign-on-just-my-top-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Use Invisalign on One Arch?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"WomanIf you\u2019ve had braces in the past, your teeth may have moved a bit over the years. Maybe you missed your chance for braces as a child and are ready for a straight smile? No matter the reason, Invisalign is a nearly invisible solution<\/a> to fix bite and alignment concerns. Typically, the aligners are used on both arches, but some situations are suitable for just the top or bottom. If you only want to make a few changes, here\u2019s what you need to know to determine if you\u2019re a candidate for single arch treatment.<\/p>\n

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Is Single-Arch Treatment Possible?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have minor alignment issues, like a gap between your front teeth, you can save time and money with single-arch treatment. Generally, orthodontics focuses on adjusting the relationship between your upper and lower teeth while also moving them into their correct positions. When only one arch is being improved, the treatment will focus more on a particular problem area, like two overlapping teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other than the underlying goal, the process of aligning your teeth is virtually unchanged. You\u2019re provided with a series of custom-made aligners, which must be worn over your teeth for at least 22 hours per day. You will switch to a new aligner every 1-2 weeks, depending on your treatment plan, to correct your alignment concerns. Although every case differs, most patients are finished with single-arch orthodontics in 4-6 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Am I a Candidate for Invisalign on Just My Top Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Using Invisalign on only the bottom or top is possible for several situations; however, not everyone is a candidate. You\u2019ll need a consultation to ensure you can safely move the teeth in one arch without negatively affecting your bite, so your oral health and quality of life aren\u2019t compromised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most often, single-arch treatment is recommended for people with only a few crooked front teeth. If you have complex needs, like an improper bite, you will have to treat both the top and bottom. Generally, single-arch Invisalign is recommended to fix:<\/p>\n\n\n\n