From what I've gathered, I have an overbite, my bottom teeth slant inwards towards the center of my mouth, both of my arches are narrow, I have TMJ problems, and when looking from the side my teeth slant inward, creating a concave appearance. Will Invisalign be able to correct this, or do I need to use traditional braces, or Damon braces?
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April 2, 2019
Answer: Underdeveloped Jaws: Dna Appliance may be a better approach to grow full wide 10 tooth smile.
It varies with the patient. Also how long you're wearing the trays. Most common tray transition is between 7-10 days. If you wear 22 hours a day and only take out to eat or brush most orthodontists allow you to wear a week at a time. You can consult at your next visit and ask your doctor if you...
Hello and thank you for your question. Totally understand how you fill.You can ask your dentist to trim aligners a little in the back. That should help your gagging reflex.All the best to you!
I would strongly suggest addressing pain first. Look into Neuromuscular Dentistry. Be evaluated for sleep disordered breathing and myofascial pain related to a TMD issue.Look into Self-Administered SPG Blocks for pain and anxiety.
