Im on week four of invisalign and 3 of my molars that have root canals are hurting significantly. They stop hurting when I remove the retainers. Is it possible to straighten my teeth without covering my molars with the retainers? I'm taking ibuprofen often and I would rather not have to take medicine. I can handle the pain in my front teeth but not the molars since they throb sometimes. Is the pain worth having straight teeth?
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Based on your description, I would recommend going back to wearing the retainer full time day and night, then making an appointment with your dentist. Your dentist can place a permanent (also called fixed) retainer that can be cemented to the back of your teeth as a little metal wire....
It's unclear exactly why your buttons are coming off, but it may due to a few things. Here are the most common reasons that I have seen buttons come off over the last decade. Reason #1: The doctor makes the button so perfectly, that it holds the tooth too tight, which makes it...
I would be very leary of having the extractions and it could lead to sleep apnea or snoring problems in the future. It is possible to widen the maxilla in an adult by utilizing Epigenetic Orthodontics (DNA Appliance) to grow the maxillary bone and then finish the case with Invisalign if...