I have all my teeth (including my impacted wisdoms). I have severe overcrowding and a deep bite. I know elastics and IPR are going to be part of my 24-month Invisalign treatment as well as 16 attachments and 45 trays. I am not having any extractions. I will be changing trays every 2 weeks. My concern is that I already have a high palate and narrow arch. Could moving my jaw backward increase my risk for sleep apnea or even TMJ? Thank you so much for your time.
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As you clearly stated, you already had periodontal issues, and gum recession before treatment began. You also state that you are just a little past halfway done with your programmed aligner schedule. You cannot be concerned about where teeth are currently. They will continue to move and change....
This is common in Invisalign especially with back molars. Usually you can use a chewie that your orthodontist can give you to help seat the tray better, they may also trim the tray and pick up that molar in your next scan but it's nothing to worry about, just consult with your orthodontist so...
Your teeth can be corrected with invisalign to close the spaces and improve the bite relation...HOWEVER, there are some gum problems that need to be properly diagnosed and treated BEFORE Invisalign can be started.
