I went with a different dentist ,and he stated that I show 5mm of gum when I smile. He advised that I get braces on my top teeth along with a gingivectomy (can only remove 1-1.5 mm of gum with gingivectomy due to my bone) how much will that actually improve my smile?
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August 11, 2018
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Hi and thank you for your question. It may be necessary to re-evaluate your bite with the aligners in and out. In the meantime, you can take anti-inflammatories and use ice packs to relieve the stress. Wishing you the best of luck!
There are many treatment options. So the optimal treatment route is for you to see a dentist then referred to an Oral Surgeon AND an Orthodontist to evaluate you for orgnathic surgery and then braces. 2-3 years and $50K out of pocket cost later, you'll have your...
Invisalign aligners are trimmed so accurately to the crowns of your teeth, that it should cause any sore throat. Now, it maybe something new in the mouth that your body is getting used to or you simply caught a cold at the same time when you started your invisalign. That's good that...