I went to my orthodontist a few weeks ago and he told me I am a good candidate for invisalign. He is pretty experienced when it comes to treatment. I am really scared because everyone says that invisalign can only fix minor problems. My treatment costs $6500 and I don't want all that money to go down the drain. To describe my overbite.. (thumbsucker) I can stick an inch of my index finger in my mouth with a closed jaw. Today is my first day with the aligners in and I want to know will they work?
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October 28, 2015
Answer: Overbites can be corrected using Invisalign
Anytime you have something new in your mouth, especially, there is an accommodation period where there may be soreness or even some irritation to the surrounding tissues. Having worn aligners myself and having treated hundreds of cases myself, I can tell you that both of these issues...
Invisalign results will last for the rest of
your life provided that you are following your recommended retainer protocol. Most
doctors recommend that anyone who has completed orthodontic treatment, whether
braces or Invisalign treatment, use a retainer to prevent teeth from gradually
shifting...
Much of the forces have a more tipping effect, but 6's and 7's CAN move. It may take longer than wires, though.
Buttons are only placed to help the trays have something to hold to and are removed at the end of treatment. If they are skillfully removed, there will be no damage to the teeth,...
