I have 3 more aligner sets until I will be done (moving to retainer) or head for minor refinement. I have many attachments, and I will also need cosmetic leveling of the edges of my upper incisors. If we determine that it is time for a retainer, how long does it take to get one? Will I use my last aligner set for a longer period of time while I wait? If we level my teeth, how will they fit into the aligner/retainer? If I need refinement, what happens while I wait for the additional aligners?
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December 18, 2013
Answer: Do teeth shift during the wait for aligners?
With Invisalign, sometimes you do get a 'bounce' if you will, on the very last teeth. Unless specific movements have been requested for the back molar teeth, this slight lack of grip does not affect the movements in the front.
I just had this happen today to a patient and I...
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HI There,In dentistry, conservative treatment is always the best treatment for the small things. Cosmetic dental bonding is what I would suggest. Quick. Easy. Painless. Conservative. Look for an experienced cosmetic dentist, preferable one Accredited by the American...
It does happen at certain points in time, that you will have 'Passive' Aligners. However, this would apply only to one dental arch (either the upper or lower). It would not be common that both would be passive (unless you have an open bite that the Orthodontist is trying to correct)...
