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Invisalign and Palate Expander in Adults?

Can you use a sagittal appliance on a 20yo adult male? I am currently being treated with a regular type expander which is working amazingly, however,...

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Can Reduction of the Enamel Damage Your Teeth?

I am about to get my first aligner and was told by my dentist that he will need to thin the width of my front teeth by 3-4mm. I thought this was a bad...

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Post-Invisalign Gap. Is This Normal Or Should I Seek a Second Opinion?

I have finished my Invisalign treatment and am now wearing retainers. Where my teeth were crowded, gum sections are missing. Now I have small gaps...

8 doctor answers

Advice for Decreasing Soreness from Invisalign?

My tongue is sore (like I burnt my tongue) from rubbing on the bottom tray. It's also sore on the bottom outside of my gums, in front. Is there...

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Am I a Good Invisalign Candidate if I Have an Overbite? (photo)

Hi, Does it appear I have an overbite, and will Invisalign possibly work? I really don't want to have to get braces! Thanks so much for your...

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Invisalign - Spaces Between Bottom of Aligner and Teeth That Aren't Closing? (photo)

I am on Tray 14 of my invisalign treatment. My teeth movement has been great so far, but now I have noticed that my right canine and both lateral...

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Are my Invisalign Trays Fitting Properly?

One of my trays on a problem tooth area has torn. I am only on set #2 and am due to put in set #3 on 2/11. Unfortunately, the tear occurred this...

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I've Had Two Very Contradicting Consultations About Invisalign... (photo)

I have mild crowding on the top and bottom and three of my teeth protrude slightly. He recommended 15 months of trays and to create a bit of space he...

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Can I Put in a New Pair of Invisalign Trays when the Old Ones Blue Dot Has Faded All the Way?

I'm supposed to put in a new invisalign tray today but i'm worried because the tray i am wearing currently, the blue dot indicator hasn't...

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Invisalign to Widen the Dental Arches? (photo)

Hi, I was wondering if it's possible to widen the dental arches with invisaling? first time got 4 teeth extracted. ended up with no lip support flat...

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