I am currently receiving Invisalign, however my final plan leaves me with a space (about 3mm) between my lower canine & premolar. Would bonding be an option to close this space? I would prefer not to do a crown, because I do not want to damage my natural tooth.
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It is very common to use rubber bands with Invisalign treatment. While they can be added at any time, it is generally advisable to begin their use in the very early stages so that they have the maximum period of time to do their work. I suggest you check with your orthodontist about the...
I notice that you have been told that with Invisalign you would not need extractions. This is true in the sense that your teeth can be straightened without any extractions with Invisalign. The question I would ask is, would extractions be indicated for you regardless of the appliance...
Fundamentally Invisalign is best at straightening flat teeth, like incisors. It's not so good at bite corrections. So if the midline asymmetry is a symptom of a bite problem Invsalign may not correct it. If on the other hand your back teeth bite properly, and the...