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Is It OK to Keep Wearing Cracked Invisalign Tray?

My bottom Invisalign tray just cracked while I was taking them off for dinner. I am on day 11 of 14. Also, two days ago the bottom tray didn't...

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Back Vs Front Placement of Invisalign Button

With Invisalign, I understand that it is now possible to place the buttonattachments on the BACK of the teeth to make it completely hidden. Is this...

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Has Anyone Actually Switched Invisalign Trays Early?

So I see a ton of questions about changing invisalign trays early, and all the answers seem to say DONT DO IT!! But my question is has anyone actually...

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What is Invisalign?

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Can I Opt to Not Have Invisalign on Top Teeth?

I had attachments put on my lower teeth today, but wanted to wait for the top. I am supposed to get 3 of them on the top, but REALLY don't want them...

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Invisalign Elastics for Correcting an Overbite?

Is wearing elastics with invisalign a viable alternative to traditional brackets for correction of overbite?

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Can Invisalign Widen the Arch of Palate?

I have a very narrow pallet. Saw orthodontist & told ortho will not work for me because I have quite alot of bone loss & the drs had me taking...

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Is It Reasonable to Say Invisalign Are Worn All Day, Except for Eating and Brushing?

Will the results really be affected that much if Invisalign is only worn 15 hours a day?

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How Effective Will Invisalign Be in Correcting an Anterior Open Bite?

My dentist has given me the option of continuing with rubber bands, or to terminate the treatment now and opt for invisalign (the rubber bands...

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Does Drinking Hot Liquids Impact the Effectiveness of Invisalign?

My dentist said I could drink coffee with the invisaligns on - however I heard from other users that their dentists say the hot liquid 'melts'...

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Should I Chomp Down with Invisalign?

I just got my 2nd tray set. These are significantly tighter than my first set and have begun to alter my bite. I am having difficulty chewing food, as...

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Invisalign for Bucked Teeth?

My top teeth are bucked because I sucked my thumb for years. I noticed a very large gap between the top front teeth and the bottom front teeth. Is...

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At What Age Does Invisalign Lose Effectiveness?

At what age does Invisalign lose effectiveness?

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Invisalign Didn't Fix my Flared out Teeth?

Before my treatment, I had very mild flared out teeth but after my treatment they are still flared out a a bit, all it did was straighten my teeth...

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What is the Correlation Between Invisalign and Reducing Headaches?

For those who are a candidate for invisalign to improve their bit and straighten teeth, how many have less headaches or jaw pain as a result? What...

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Can Invisalign or Ceramic Braces Work for my Teeth? (photo)

I am almost seventeen and my family has finally earned enough money to afford some sort of dental treatment. However at school, I have to do a lot of...

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Will Invisalign Work a Second Time? (photo)

I had invisalign for 18 months with 3 refinements. I was meant to be a simple case but there was one tooth (canine) that wouldn't budge. I was...

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Is There Long Term Damage Done when Skipping 5 Invisalign Trays?

I'm a 27 year old woman who has never had braces in the past. I'm currently doing the Invisalign treatment. I've completed trays 1-6 wearing each tray...

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