I noticed over the last few years that my mouth was getting smaller. I went in for a consultation for Dr. John Graham's office (Sugarhouse Orthodontics.) Dr. Graham advised me that I had a cross bite, which means my upper teeth were narrower than my bottom. I originally thought I would be getting Invisilign but Dr. Graham said I would be underwhelmed with the results. So I decided to get full-on adult braces. It has been a challenging year. Braces suck. But I am happy with how things are turning out. I hopefully only have 3- 4 more months to go. And Dr. Graham's office has been a pleasure to work with. It is always fun to go in and chat with the office staff. Highly recommend Dr. John Graham, Graham Orthodontics (new office name), and Sugarhouse Orthodontics (former office name.)
Keep in mind that Acceledent is moving all of the other teeth in your mouth, a couple of which might be responsible for the canine not being all the way down. I have patients use Acceledent that often have some teeth not making direct contact initially, and am very happy with the accelerated tooth movement that happens with ALL of the teeth.Good luck!
While using Acceledent more than once a day is beneficial for reducing orthodontic discomfort, it will likely do nothing to further accelerate the rate of treatment. There are currently no studies evaluating this scenario in orthodontics, but we know from the orthopedic literature that maximum results come from 20 minutes a day.
It sounds like you have already had braces in the past. Patients who have already been treated orthodontically once are generally good candidates for Invisalign. If indeed you crowding is relatively mild, as you make it sound, then a series of clear trays may be just the ticket to resolve your crowding, while allowing you to play your brass instrument with comfort. Because Invisalign hugs each tooth with a clear plastic material, it is more comfortable on your lips. The pressure exerted on your teeth by your lips while playing a brass instrument shouldn't bother you very much at all with Invisalign. The key to any good Invisalign treatment is to be evaluated by a professional to determine if you are a good candidate for such treatment.
