My DD is 11 years old and her bottom teeth are crooked. So I’m planning to take her to our family dentist Dr. Hagi in Thornhill for getting her invisalign braces. One of my friends told me metal braces will work better than invisalign. Is that true? Is she too young to get invisalign braces?
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You can easily trim a sharp edge off your aligner, and I suggest that you trim it with a fine curved scissor or a nail clipper, not a file. A file tends to leave a rough edge and you're much better off with a clean cut. By the way; just a few millimeters, not too much, will do it....
Yes, try in tray #2. Since you were not even one week into tray #1, this second tray will probably be VERY tight! You will probably have to get it as far on as you can and gradually squeeze it on all the way by biting down. It will probably make your teeth very sore!If you...
You deserve a beautiful smile! Fixing your teeth is an investment in yourself. It is very important to have straight teeth for esthetic reasons as well as for your overall health. Crowded teeth are difficult to clean, and can harbor bacteria that can cause decay and periodontal disease. B...
