I've had braces several years ago (I'm 19), and although my teeth remain straight, my jaw seems to have grown. This current aesthetic look doesn't bother me but I seem to be experiencing pressure in my ears/I even wear a night guard on top. I have been told that I can have two teeth removed and wear braces all over again, but that definitely is not an option I will consider. Overall, I'm just afraid of wearing my teeth out in the wrong way and having problems when I'm older.
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Likely, but more importantly; you'll need to see an orthodontist that knows what he is doing. With Invisalign, as with braces, it makes a difference WHO is working it. So, forget all these Google ads for cheap treatment, you could get into big trouble, and find a reputable...
Good question, but the answer is more about who the orthodontist is than what system is better. I think the public is under a misconception that Invisalign is Invisalign, and SureSmile is SureSmile. It's not about that, it's about the Dentist! How good is HE? Many orthodontists...
Most orthodontic problems are a combination of a tooth problem and a skeletal problem. This is why it is easier to fix problems in growing kids rather than adults.Nobody has a perfect skeletal alignment..but orthodontists can move the teeth to compensate for the bones being out of place...