I have always had crowding, crooked & discolored teeth. Had a lot of dental work done about 15 yrs ago. I'd like to keep my teeth as long as I can, & have always had a complex, covering my mouth when I laugh or smile. I have trouble biting some food, as there is no clean scissor bite, but more of a crooked malformed gnore. :) I have bridge-work on my left side which may affect the invisalign treatment. Can give me some sort of insight Hopeful, Sydney, Australia
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You should talk to your Invisalign provider to see about a refund. The fee he or she paid to Align (the company that makes Invisalign) is not refundable but depending on how much you paid you may get some refund. You might also consider sensitivity testing to see if you...
From what you have shown in your photographs, I believe any orthodontist that uses fixed appliances (braces) would welcome you into their practice without hesitation. Good clinicians will determine the best instruments to use for the given job although other approaches may also deliver...
While your case is not ideal, it does not appear at first glance to be impossible with Invisalign. However, brackets and wires are more predictable, even the invisible (tooth colored) ones like 6 month braces.