I'm not sure I can commit to wearing the invisalign appliances for 24hrs per day. What happens if I only wear it at night and for a few hours per day? I am 55 years old and am doing this to correct crowded lower teeth which occasionally cause me to bite my lip while eating. Thanks
I have an overbite, some crowding and am 64 and have been told I have cracked teeth syndrome. I am getting pain in my upper right side of mouth from this clenching. My dentist recently put the temporary crown on my back upper right molar and my clenching is worse.
I am 59 years old and recently retired from teaching. I did not require braces as a teenager, but my teeth have become crowded as I have aged. Therefore, I am considering this procedure (Invisalign). Since I have some gum recession issues, a periodontist has suggested a skin graft from the roof of my mouth to my lower gums to prevent problems as the lower teeth shift. I'm not thrilled about this prospect. I would appreciate any suggestions.
I am on tray 6 of 11 (top) and 21 (bottom), with 2 attachments (top) and 5 (bottom). I am 62 years old, and had braces many years ago. My orthodontist never mentioned refinements and I only found out about them through research. Are refinements usual? I am a bit concerned - my trays fit fine, although a little tight at first, but I see little change. Thanks!
I know teeth shift with age. So, I am concerned with this. I do visit my dentist every six months, however, I'm looking at the long term. Suppose I have to have a tooth pulled or capped, will this affect my teeth? Also, when I get the night retainer, would any signs of change mean I would be able to go back to my orthodontist to get another retainer? I'm assuming that if that happened, the retainer wouldn't fit anymore.
Considering Invisalign I have a bridge that is permanent regarding a missing eyetooth. I am looking at redoing my bridge do the discoloration, however have developed a gap between the eyetooth in the front tooth and I'm wondering can I redo the bridge or do I have to have Invisalign first to straighten my teeth out? I am 62 years old.