It’s a common question: Can Invisalign fix one crooked tooth? The answer is — yes, it often can.
If your smile only needs a little fine-tuning, you may not need a full orthodontic treatment plan. Instead, Dr. Lin at Fellow Orthodontist offers Invisalign Touch-Up, a shorter treatment designed for patients who want to straighten one tooth (or a few teeth) without braces or correct minor relapse after braces.
TLDR: Is there a faster Invisalign treatment option?
- Comprehensive Invisalign treatment isn’t your only option with us. An Invisalign Touch-Up is possible for many patients!
- A shorter Invisalign treatment for minor cases may only take 5 to 10 aligners.
- Not every patient is a candidate for an Invisalign Touch-Up, and Dr. Lin will determine whether it’s your best treatment option during your initial smile exam.
How Invisalign Fixes One Crooked Tooth
If you’re not happy with your smile and it’s due to only one or two teeth out of alignment, but you don’t want to commit to braces, Invisalign could be the perfect fit. With a series of clear, custom-made Invisalign aligners, Dr. Lin can create a personalized treatment plan to guide your tooth (or a few teeth) back into alignment.
Considered a short Invisalign treatment, Invisalign Touch-Up cases require fewer aligners, fewer visits, and achieve faster results. Instead of 30–50 sets of trays that may be required for a full case, many touch-up cases require as few as 5–10 sets of trays.
Is everyone a candidate for an Invisalign Touch-Up?
No — it’s important to know that not every patient qualifies for an Invisalign Touch-Up. What may appear as just one or two crooked teeth out of alignment could actually be a deeper issue that won’t be corrected with a minor Invisalign plan.
Once Dr. Lin gets the full picture of your smile through a detailed exam, he’ll determine whether an Invisalign Touch-Up is the right treatment path for you. Either way, no matter what your treatment needs end up being, we’ll create a personalized treatment plan to get you to your dream smile.
Who is a candidate for an Invisalign Touch-Up?
You may be a great candidate if you:
- Want to straighten one tooth without braces
- Had braces years ago and now notice shifting
- Want a short Invisalign treatment for minor adjustments
- Need Invisalign after braces for a simple, subtle correction
- Have only a few crooked teeth and want a faster smile tune-up before a big event
Why Choose Dr. Lin as your Invisalign doctor?
If you’re considering an Invisalign Touch-Up, or any other orthodontic treatment, you want to know you’re in the best hands. Dr. Lin isn’t just a Board-Certified orthodontist — he’s also a trusted consultant for Align™ Technology, the company behind Invisalign, where he mentors other orthodontists on mastering the system and creating precise treatment plans.
That means the same doctor teaching other orthodontists how to design Invisalign cases is the one designing yours. Combined with his S.H.A.P.E. philosophy — focusing on Symmetry, Harmony, Arc, Proportion, and Esthetics — Dr. Lin ensures every treatment delivers not just straighter teeth, but a truly beautiful smile.
Why did my teeth shift after braces?
If you had braces as a child or teen and stopped wearing your retainer, you’re definitely not alone. It’s one of the most common reasons teeth shift over time.
Retainers are worn after active treatment with braces or Invisalign in order to hold your teeth in place while the surrounding fibers and bone stabilize in their new positions. But without that support, teeth have a natural tendency to drift back toward their original positions.
The good news? In most cases, you don’t have to go through a full round of braces again. An Invisalign Touch-Up can be the perfect fix to realign teeth that have shifted and restore the smile you worked so hard for. And once treatment is complete, Dr. Lin will set you up with a custom-made Vivera™ Invisalign retainer to make sure your results last a lifetime (this time!)
Can you get Invisalign for bottom teeth only?
It is possible to get Invisalign for just your bottom teeth. However, it isn’t always the best option. Orthodontic treatment is about how your top and bottom teeth fit together, not just how they look individually. Straightening only the lower teeth without addressing your bite can sometimes create new issues.
That’s why Dr. Lin will carefully evaluate your smile to decide whether a bottom-teeth-only Invisalign treatment is right for you, or if a more balanced approach will give you the healthiest, longest-lasting results.
Is Invisalign cheaper if I only need one tooth fixed?
Yes, your treatment cost is determined based on the complexity of your treatment. If you only need 5 to 10 sets of trays to complete treatment, this costs less than needing 20 to 30 sets of trays.
At Fellow Orthodontist, we believe in price transparency and flexible financing to suit different lifestyles. You only pay for the treatment you need with us — no hidden fees or added costs.
Once Dr. Lin examines your smile and creates your personalized treatment plan, we’ll calculate your total cost, deduct your insurance coverage if it applies, then create a customized financing plan (interest-free) to help you start smiling now but pay over time.
Find out if a Manhattan Invisalign smile upgrade is right for you.
If you’ve been wondering whether you can fix one crooked tooth or need a quick solution to straighten one tooth without braces, an Invisalign Touch-Up could be the answer.
Dr. Lin will give you an honest evaluation and let you know whether a short Invisalign treatment is the right path for you — or if another option will help you reach your goals faster.
Book a consultation at our Union Square, Manhattan, orthodontic office to get answers, or start from home with a virtual consultation or smile assessment via text first.
