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Invisalign Treatment

at Smile Solutions by Drs. Kassab

118 S. Main St.

Canastota, NY  13032

(315) 697-9287

[email protected]


Dental Problems & Invisalign Solutions

Invisalign Corrects Various Dental Problems

Diastema-spacing between teeth

Spaces are corrected by sliding teeth towards each other.  Sometimes, the space is moved to an area that is not visible when smiling.  In this case, the space was left by the lateral teeth and bonding was done on the lateral teeth to make the lateral teeth larger.


Overbite is corrected by sliding teeth back and closing any spaces.  Here the overbite was improved and spaces closed.   

Overlap of teeth

With Invisalign, overlapped teeth are moved into an ideal arc.

Narrow arch and jaws

Invisalign can expand the jaws transversely and align teeth into a wider arc.

Cross-Bite and Underbite

In an underbite, teeth are moved forward into the arch.

Uneven, chipped edges

Invisalign will not correct the actual contour of the teeth.  After Invisalign treatment, front teeth which were chipped, worn, or had uneven edges will be recontoured to an ideal shape.

Overjet-"Bucked teeth"

The overt it the horizontal position of the edges of the top front teeth int elation to the bottom front teeth.  The teeth should be in contact with each other.  Overjet is resolved with Invisalign but moving top teeth back towards the bottom teeth and by flaring the bottom teeth forward towards the top front teeth.  Any spaces are closed during treatment. 


Lower front teeth are most susceptible to crowding.  Invisalign can corrects the crowding.


Very often, front teeth erupt with forward flaring.  Invisalign corrects this condition by moving the teeth back into the arch.

Invisalign & Cosmetic Dentistry

Invisalign does not correct  teeth are misshaped, discolored, too small, or too long.  Invisalign will align the teeth that need correction are fixed with Cosmetic Dentistry. In this case the lateral teeth where too small a condition called "peg laterals".  After Invisalign, bonded veneers were placed on the lateral teeth to build them to the proper size.  All cosmetic Dentistry is performed at our office after Invisalign treatment is completed.

Posterior Cross-Bite

When the upper arch is narrow, the back teeth can end up in a reversed bite relationship called posterior cross-bite.  Invisalign can expand the arch up to 4 mm and the bite can be improved.

Whitening after Invisalign Treatment

Our patients are provided with whitening solution to treat the teeth after Invisalign treatment.  Teeth whitening creates a brighter smile that is highly desired and appreciated by our patients.

Closing Spaces after extraction

Invisalign can be performed after extractions to close spaces and improve  teeth alignment.

Subtle Movement 

The before smile in this case was very beautiful.  The patient desired to improve it by making the smile wider and improve the slightest imperfections in teeth alignment.  The final result is subtle but finished in a better teeth alignment and position in the smile.

Anterior Cross-Bite

When the top teeth are in reversed bite with the bottom teeth, the top teeth are susceptible to severe wear on the front surface of the tooth.  Invisalign corrects the position of the anterior cross-bite by moving the top front edge of the tooth forward. 

Deep Bite

In a deep bite, the bottom teeth are touching the underside of the top teeth, and often even the gums, or the palate.  Invisalign will improve a deep bite by moving the front bottom teeth down (intrusion) or move the bottom back teeth upwards.

Invisalign Attachments during Treatment

Tooth colored attachments are bonded to the teeth during Invisalign treatment.  The purpose of the attachments in to engage the clear aligners and place force of teeth to aid movement.  These attachments are every discrete and we try to match them to the existing tooth color.  We remove the attachments before the retainers are made.  Attachments do not have adverse effects on the teeth.