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Does Invisalign Move the Roots of Your Teeth Like Traditional Braces?
Is it true that Invisalign does not move the roots of your teeth, like traditional braces do? Is it true that you would have to wear your retainers after your teeth are straight, from Invisalign, for practically ever, less your teeth go back to their former positions?
Asked 42 months ago by
emiann in Columbus, Georgia
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Invisalign can move roots
In the past, Invisalign providers were unable to move roots to keep them parallel. Most often, crowns were tipped, leaving roots in an undesirable location. Increasingly, there are patients who have successful treatment when they require extractions and subsuequent space closure. This means that you would not be able to determine whether the patient had braces or Invisalign at the end of treatment.
These types of Invisalign treatments will require a more experienced provider who...
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