What Happens if Your Teeth Still Need Some Corrections After the Last Set of Refinement Trays?
December 5, 2012
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If someone is getting 5 refinement trays (5 is the maximum for refinements with invisalign LITE) and currently on their fourth of five and concerned about lack of results. Does anybody know what may be done if the fifth doesn't shift the teeth far enough? What alternative does one have in order to achieve the perfect set of teeth?
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I hesitate to judge another dentist's treatment plan, not knowing everything about the case. There are times where tweaking existing aligners can be a great approach. If the corrections are relatively minor, tweaking an existing aligner may save you time waiting for Invisalign to...
I agree with the Doctors below. It most definitely looks like your recession is caused by the frenum(muscle) attachment between the lip and the gum that tugs on the gum as your lip moves. I suggest finding a periodontist who can improve that for you. In the consultation they will explain the...
First, Invisalign fees for a full case range from $5000-$7000 so your dentist is in the ballpark. The second thing to keep in mind is that Invisalign lab fees are charged up front to the dentist, and the records, Clincheck treatment plan design, placement of any attachments, and initial aligner...
