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Should Invisalign trays fully cover each tooth? (Photo)

n_micMar 15, 2015
My top tray does not fit my four front teeth regardless of how much I chew on the chewy stick. This causes the tray edge to rub against the inside of my lip which is very uncomfortable. Is this normal?

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