I am 3/4 of the way through my fourth set of trays and am having severe pain in just one tooth. I should have had a "button" on the tooth next to it but it wouldn't stay on so the ortho told me she would put it on at my next visit. Now the tooth next to it, between me front rt tooth and the canine is so painful I can't touch it with my tongue without making the whole right side of my face ache and sting! Can't bite or eat on that side either. Just wearing the bottom tray for now...
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I just saw another posterior open bite from Invisalign last week. Patient is very unhappy with situation and seems to be contacting mainly just on upper left second molar. Another office did the treatment for a front tooth that was displaced in a softball accident. The treatment...
This can happen right after treatment. The tongue is in the space because it's there not causing it. Check with your Dr I am sure he can resolve this problem. When not wear the trays the bite will settle in and the TMJ'issues will go away as your bite settles in
First I would see a periodontist and get all the infection and gum disease cleared up. When this Dr gives you a clean bill of health, get into an orthodontist. After a full work up you will know why is needed to correct your issues in a healthy manner. It could be braces or braces and surgery...
