How is it that if an adult stops growing and are not able to wear a palatel expander but are able to wear braces yet our teeth are constantly moving? Does not the suture moves with it? I mean I am 46 and thinking about getting one since my son had to wear it and it does a nice job. Does the expander changes the way you breath or talk?
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You can choose any of the options you've named, but here is the order that I would put those options in.1st choice: Since you just finished Invisalign, you should be able to get refinement trays and fix the area that you are not completely please with. This would be the least...
Sorry to hear that you are experiencing discomfort. I would talk to my dentist about this issue and ask him or her if they can make adjustments to alleviate or greatly reduce your pain. It my be beneficial for your dentist to reduce the movements and increase the number of trays....
Based on your description, I would recommend going back to wearing the retainer full time day and night, then making an appointment with your dentist. Your dentist can place a permanent (also called fixed) retainer that can be cemented to the back of your teeth as a little metal wire....