I read online that a girl got Invisalign for minor problem and that Invisalign pushed her front top teeth out and she now has to get them pushed back. Is this common with Invisalign? Thanks
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September 3, 2009
Answer: Invisalign doesn't cause improper teeth movement
While we have seen people elect to replace the aligners every week instead of the suggested 2 weeks, what appears to happen is the result is not as stable. The ultimate goal is achieved, but over time the teeth tend to migrate. Anecdotally, it seems the bone never had a chance to settle.
The...
We have been doing Invisalign almost as long as it has been around. Certain cases are better handled by conventional orthodontics. That being said,the majority of our Invisalign patients are over thirty, and many over 50. It is a great alternative for those that are in the public eye or would...
Most rotations greater than 30 degrees are considered challenging movements. The degree of rotation correction may depend on a number of factors:
1. Shape of the tooth. Some teeth will not have surfaces that allow the aligner to adequately "grip" them for rotation.
2. Type of...