I am missing a tooth right next to my front tooth and this has caused a lot of spacing. My dentist said that once Invisalign moves my teeth, I will have a space there where they will put the implant, but until then, they would attach a fake tooth to the Invisilign tray so that it wouldn't be noticeable with the tray in. But I am nervous because I will have to take the tray out to eat and drink. Is there a wire retainer that can have a fake tooth attached to it that could be left in often?
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Ideally, Invisalign first.
As soon as the crown is seated, Invisalign treatment can start (there are no barriers). When gaps are present, it is common that the gaps get closed when making the crowns. However, if only 2 teeth are restored, it can result in teeth with unnatural proportions (look...
There's plenty of General Dentists AND Orthodontists certified to do Invisalign. You don't have to just see an orthodontist as instructed above. This is just what orthodontists usually tell you.
If this just started happening with this tray, chances are, the button will line up by the end of this tray set. If it has been going on for several trays, you should see your dentist for a Mid-Course Correction or Refinement. If the button is off line for the rest of treatment, the treatment...
