I've always been interested in Invisalign but I've always assumed I was ineligible for it. When I asked my dentist about it she waved it off and immediately said it would not work for me and so I never bothered looking into it further. That was several years ago and I know teeth change and she never gave me a clear reason why Invisalign was not an option for me. I'm thinking of going in for a consultation but first I'd like to hear other dentists' opinions.
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Align Inc states that the tray thickness is 0.3 mm. Having done many Invisalign cases I can confirm that the trays are of a uniform thickness which varies little. You should feel comfortable with Align's quality control in terms of the material they use and the thickness of the...
Your bite probably won't feel even during the early phases. I wouldn't pay too much attention to it in the interim. I WOULD pay close attention to it as it nears the end. It's even possible that you will need to have the actual fit of your teeth adjusted when you get to the very end...
You should have no problem playing your tuba while undergoing Invisalign treatment. In fact, it will be easier to adapt your lip posture to the aligners than it would be to conventional braces. Of course, it would be ev en easier if you played the violin or other string instrument! :)