I am a 35 year old considering Invisalign. I have 1 baby tooth that has NO adult tooth underneath. and it has a filling in it (originally amalgam then changed to composite). I am concerned orthodontics may cause the tooth to fall out either through the force and movement of the teeth or from root resorption. I read resorption naturally occurs in baby teeth & that minor root resorption is common in orthodontics. What is the general likelihood that Invisalign will cause me to lose this baby tooth?
I had Invisalign treatment done to straighten my teeth a few years ago. When finished, I chose to have a wire glued to the back of my lower teeth to keep it in place, and then wear Essix retainers for my upper teeth during the nighttime. Afterwards, I found out that my lower two incisor molars were wearing down to the roots due to my grinding at night. I was advised to have a lower night guard made, but I still need to wear upper retainers to keep my teeth aligned. Would it be ok to wear both?
My middle teeth have shorter roots. Would I be on risk of loosing my 2 teeth later on in life if I get braces or invisalign? I got braces when I was a teen but I wanted to get braces again. Would you recommend me to get Invisalign or not?
Hi, I have been going to Invisalign consultations and getting dramatically different answers as to how long my treatment would take. One doctor told me it would take 9 months to shift my upper front teeth since the root is crooked and moving the root takes a longer time. Other doctors have told me it would take only 4-5 months and that my case is easy. I am conflicted and don't know what is more accurate.
I am not happy with the appearence of my teeth, upon going to the dentist he devised a treatment plan. Invisalign, fixed retainer and composite bonding on my lateral incisors to fix the open bite look. When he took my xrays he noticed my roots are shorter on my lateral incisors and asked a more senior dentist for 2nd opinion - both agreed it would be fine to go ahead. The short roots make me nervous, can anyone offer advice? Would the treatment have negative effect on my short roots?
When I was younger my orthodontist said I wasn't qualified for braces as I had short roots on my two front teeth. I am 21 now and my ortho said that my roots are longer than what they appear on the x-ray and I can probably still qualify for orthodontic treatment. I will be starting Invisalign in the upcoming weeks. Based on the x-ray, would you say that my roots are long enough to have Invisalign treatment without compromising my teeth?