After almost completing the full Invisalign tray treatment, I am wearing #15's (17 trays total for upper and lowers) but specifically for a front tooth that was pushed up into the gum, from crowding of other teeth. So, my front tooth still has not come down all the way to be levelled with my other front tooth. The dentist said I would need a "refinement." What does that involve? More impressions? And, will I have to pay $6,800 again, as I don't have the funds.
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If your wisdom teeth are impacted, they will probably have no bearing on Invisalign treatment. You should have them evaluated. Depending on how they are sitting in the bone, if they are putting pressue on the roots of the molars right in front of them, over time they may cause...
If teeth are normally formed, the enamel surfaces are quite hard and resistant to wear. Since the aligner material is resilient and quite a bit "softer" than the teeth, it is unlikely they would abrade the enamel surfaces. Enamel is vulnerable to softening (decalcification) when...
The material used for the aligners (or trays) with Invisalign is a resin polymer, or plastic. While I have yet to see someone exhibit an allergic reaction, it certainly IS possible (never say never). To be safe, traditional brackets and wires can be used.
