I have benign vertigo and have read that Invisalign can cause a lot of head pain. Should I not consider Braces since I have vertigo or are the chances of head pain minimal? I just have a gap in front teeth that I want fixed. It's not bad at all. Thank you.
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May 23, 2021
Answer: Invisalign Could be fine, but evaluate the TMJ's first
Hi,
From the pictures that you sent, it seems as though fixed braces, metal or clear, or invisalign, are treatment options for you.
There are pros and cons to each type. If you do opt for fixed braces, they are permanently on your teeth and visible. With fixed treatment, you will have to be...
Once again, doctors with an ax to grind are bad mouthing "traditional orthodontists" regarding extraction of teeth. Done correctly, extractions cases do not have a detrimental effect on the face and often improve excessively ;protrusive teeth. This is not to say that you...
It is usually safe to start treatment at your age, as the 12 year molars will most likely grow in during treatment. It is very important to have these teeth aligned with the rest of the bite, so as long as we are able to attach to them during treatment it should be fine. I typically...