Is my case too complicated for at-home orthodontics?

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Long story short... I have a complicated case of deep bite. I'm getting #21 extracted and can't get an implant or a bridge without full ortho. I have talked to or met every single dentist in my region who referred me to the only orthodontist in my region. I met the ortho, who made a treatment plan and payment agreement, but referred me to a general dentist to get a descaling and gum graft before we started Invisalign... when I came back to the ortho the next month, he told me he changed his mind, he doesn't have enough time and canceled the entire treatment, 2 days before Christmas. There is no other option in my region, it was my last hope.

Could I use an "at-home" orthodontic treatment like AlignerCo, NewSmile, ClearCorrect, SureSmile, and similar alternatives? Or is my case too complex for that? I would have preferred having an in-person follow-up but I am out of options.

For reference, here are some pictures of my occlusion:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/nAPdd4Z32zwfFteb9
and a video:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/EfvfRMp8YKbTsmxS7
More info about why I need full ortho:
https://www.dentistry-forums.com/threads/why-dentists-dont-recommend-maryland-bridges.28153/

Invisalign scan:

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Invisalign expected result simulation:

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Forget at-home orthodontics... I traveled 3 hours to go to 2 orthodontist clinics in a big city.

Orthodontist #1 said Invisalign would work perfectly to correct my deep bite at 100%

Orthodontist #2 said Invisalign wouldn't give good results and insisted on classic braces

What am I supposed to do when specialists give conflicting information? I don't know which advice I should take... Both orthos were very experienced and they do clear aligners AND braces. Ortho #2 was so convinced that Invisalign would give a bad result that he said if I chose Invisalign he would not be able to help me and told me to see another ortho.

I have been trying to find a solution to my problem since September 2023... I just want to pay the bill and start the treatment... but how can I decide?

I'm a CEO, I have a lot of business meetings with finance guys having billions of assets under management, and I'm single at 36yo. Braces will destroy my self-confidence and I will avoid public activities. I would prefer Invisalign but ONLY if it makes sense for my case.
 

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Forget at-home orthodontics... I traveled 3 hours to go to 2 orthodontist clinics in a big city.

Orthodontist #1 said Invisalign would work perfectly to correct my deep bite at 100%

Orthodontist #2 said Invisalign wouldn't give good results and insisted on classic braces

What am I supposed to do when specialists give conflicting information? I don't know which advice I should take... Both orthos were very experienced and they do clear aligners AND braces. Ortho #2 was so convinced that Invisalign would give a bad result that he said if I chose Invisalign he would not be able to help me and told me to see another ortho.

I have been trying to find a solution to my problem since September 2023... I just want to pay the bill and start the treatment... but how can I decide?

I'm a CEO, I have a lot of business meetings with finance guys having billions of assets under management, and I'm single at 36yo. Braces will destroy my self-confidence and I will avoid public activities. I would prefer Invisalign but ONLY if it makes sense for my case.
Hello. I had the same problem too. When I asked orthodontists how to fix it quickly, they suggested classical orthodontics.
 

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It all depends on what type of malocclusion you have. These days Invisalign can correct a lot of malocclusions. If the first orthodontist felt comfortable correcting it with Invisalign and self-confidence is an issue, I would suggest sticking with him. Alternatively you can get a third opinion.
 

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