I just have implants last month, July 2012. I have no permanent crowns yet because I have to wait for another 3 months to see if it will be ready. (I don't know all the dentists' technical terms, sorry..). My question is, can I use Invisalign after everything is permanent with my implants? Attached here is the X-ray of my implants and one root canal. Please advice, really need opinions on what i should do and expect. I hate my teeth. Thank you in advance.
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Many times it is entirely normal for your bite to feel completely out of alignment and uncomfortable as you are going through orthodontic tooth movement. Certainly when you start with your first trays of Invisalign, it is not uncommon to feel your bite changing, which might feel a...
Trays should be left in as much as possible. Taking them in and out will wiggle the teeth and make them sore. Try and keep them in and just remove as few times as possible. 22 hours of wear is great just try and remove a little less
To bad this was not discussed at the start. You need to see an orthodontist and have a full work up. Your Dr will give you your new treatment choices. Usually tooth extraction is required to improve the two issues you have raised. Please discuss this fully with your Dr.
