I'm currently on the first tray of my Invisalign treatment. I asked to approve my Clincheck before the trays were made, but the tech never told my orthodontist. It shows a big triangle forming between my bottom two front teeth for the completed result! He told me that he could fix it through refinements and IPR, but I'm concerned about creating a problem to fix when I'm completely happy with my bottom row as it is. What can I do? Any suggestions or input are appreciated!
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Every case is unique. It depends on how your doctor worked up your case. Attachments add forces to teeth that help the tooth move in certain direction that is not possible with just the aligner alone. Sometimes attachments are added later in the treatment so patients can get use to wearing th...
I am sorry that you are having to face this challenge. It sounds like there are two transitions going on--your move and the sale of the dental practice which you moved away from. I would suggest that you call the state component of the American Dental Association--this would be the State Dental...
If there is no new dental work (i.e. crown, filling, etc), which could alter the fit of the aligner, there is a possibility that a manufacturer defect exisits in the aligner material. While this is rare, it is possible. If your dentist's recommendation does not work, schedule an appointment a...