An orthodontist said Invisalign can fix my mouth protruding problem, and no teeth extraction is needed. The screening was brief, so I am not sure if she is 100% right. I think both my upper and lower jaws (entire gum) are protruding. A plastic surgeon said I can do anterior segmental osteotomy, which requires teeth extraction and removal of partial gum bone. Should I go for plastic surgery? Or can Invisalign fix my problem? Any teeth needs to be extracted in order to make room? Thanks!
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Once again I have to respond to the answer from a "cosmetic dentist" (not an orthodontist). He states that extractions CAUSE sleep apnea and snoring...I challengej him or anyone else to show good scientific proof that this is so!Extractions, done for the right patient and done by a good...
Invisalign won't make a deviated septum worse. With the crowding of teeth that you have, the straightening of teeth should also allow for expansion of your upper arch form, which should improve the nasal blockage, not make it worse. However if you have a nasal blockage due to the...
If you have spent or are going
to spend the time and money to do Invisalign, you really should use it as
intended. The system is designed to place constant movement on the teeth.
As teeth are moved into position using the Invisalign trays (Aligners), the
bone around the roots of the teeth...
