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Originally posted by MrSelfDestruct
When i colse my mouth, my teeth all fit together and it feels like they should naturally be that way, but the gap between my fron two teeth on the top is directly over the center of one of my bottom teeth. all of my top teeth seem to be shifted half a tooth width to my right. I think this may be due to a missing molar, the second one from the back on the top right. Would those "invisible" tooth aligners be able to fix that? If so, how much would they cost and how long would it take to be fixed?
Second question, do any of the over the counter tooth whiteners actually work?
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I'll warn you that one area I'm not up to snuff on is orthodontics. What you describe definitely can be due to the missing molar. This is why whenever a tooth needs to be extracted, you should always plan on replacing it either with an implant or a bridge.
Invisalign works only on mild-moderate realignment so I'm not sure if it'll work in your case. Get a consult to an orthodontist and see what they say. It's impossible to guess the cost without knowing what needs to be done and where you live. Plan on between $2000 and $5000 with Invisalign costing more than conventional braces.
Over the Counter Bleaching:
I've heard good things about Crest White Strips but I'm sorry to say that nothing will work as well as what you get from your dentist. Lots of dentists now have professional strength Crest White Strips which are much cheaper than custom-fitted bleaching trays (~$300-500) and one session in-office bleaching (~$500). It won't hurt to try it out and see if it works for you. Your dentist will still be there if you're not happy with it.