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I am 23 years old. i have baby tooth and there is a canine inside the gum which dint come out. i can see in the x-ray . will invisalign bring that out?

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Probably not: Invisalign is to straighten the teeth that are out. T will not help a tooth in the gum come out. Best to ask your dentist and see if that tooth is emerging or impacted.

Answered 5/29/2013

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Dr. TED FEDER answered

NO: Options: 1)extract baby tooth and erupt canine using conventional orthodontics. 2) leave all as is if canine isn't/won't cause any problems. 3) extract both baby tooth and canine, and if enough bone, have an implant placed.

Answered 1/6/2013

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No: Invisalign is for minor movement o teeth. You will need real orthodontics to bring the in erupted canine into the mouth. Please see an orthodontist for a full evaluation. This doctor can give you an excellent bite or smile.

Answered 9/30/2013

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No, not alone: Impacted canines are common and most often genetic in origin. It is more likely that direction of the impacted tooth into your dental arch will require braces to apply appropriate forces. Occasionally, a combo treatment of braces followed by clear aligners might be an option.

Answered 2/16/2013

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No: You need to have the tooth exposed, a brace put on the tooth, and then have the tooth drawn into the arch. You have a complex problem. This is not a simple clear aligner problem to solve. You really need braces and the skill of a university trained orthodontic specialist.

Answered 5/29/2013

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Not likely: Invisalign is a good technique for many situations(and they are developing more every day)but to date i don't believe that is the best way to correct your problems.

Answered 5/19/2013

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Not very easy to do: It is best to do it in two phases if you want invisalign. First, the tooth would need to be exposed, maybe a gold chain attached to it and a temporary anchorage device and maybe some kind of orthodontic support to move the tooth into position. It is much easier with lingual braces or traditional braces.

Answered 5/28/2013

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NO : You could opt for all kinds of esthetic options, some noted here, invisalign (will not help one bit), lingual braces (only in the hands of a gifted clinician, and then still not easy at all), to name a few. Why not go with traditional orthodontics and adjunct oral surgery to expose and attach the impacted canine. The treatment will have a much higher chance of success in the least amount of time.

Answered 5/29/2013

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