I have a top front tooth that has been calcified for almost 20 years due to getting hit with a basketball. I have never had any problems with this tooth other than discoloration and my dentists have never mentioned needing a root canal. If I proceed with invisalign am I increasing the risk of needing a root canal on this tooth or worse - possibly losing this tooth? Thank you.
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Invisalign can be successfully utilized to expand your arch in the 1st and 2nd premolar areas of your maxilla to broaden your smile and give you what you are hoping for. This is the best way because your teeth will remain completely natural and will not have any porcelain or composite bonded to ...
Absolutely Invisalign can improve your bite. Correcting this malocclusion (bad bite) can prolong the life of your teeth. It can create proper lip support, prevent premature enamel wear and recession cause by traumaticocclusion. In my office as I accelerate orthodontic cases with Invisalign and...
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Invisalign should not cause any loose teeth, regardless of age. In fact, there is no age limit for orthodontic treatment. I currently have patients in their 70s in treatment with great results and no side effects.
There are 2 considerations with adults.
The first one is that they...