Invisalign: Moving Teeth Instead of Losing One

Invisalign can sometimes save you from extracting even a single tooth by carefully creating space and guiding teeth into better alignment.

Why This Matters for Your Smile

Even losing one healthy tooth changes your bite, your smile, and the balance of your jaw. Invisalign often allows dentists to preserve that tooth while still correcting crowding or misalignment.

A Real-Life Example at Arbo Dental Care Bradford

A patient wanted their front tooth removed because they didn’t like how it looked out of place. Instead, Invisalign gently shifted surrounding teeth, created space to move the tooth back into alignment. The tooth stayed and the patient could smile bigger than ever!

The Surprising Details

• Micro-movements add up: Invisalign trays apply pressure in fractions of a millimeter, which over time can free up enough room without pulling a tooth.
• Facial balance: Keeping all your teeth supports fuller lips and natural facial contours.
• Bite harmony: Extracting just one tooth can cause uneven pressure; Invisalign helps avoid this imbalance.
• Not always possible: In some complex cases extraction is necessary—but it’s not the default anymore.

Take-Away Action

Instead of thinking extraction, find out  if Invisalign can move teeth instead of removing one. A second opinion could help you keep your smile complete.

Invisalign at Arbo Dental Care Bradford