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If something does not seem right then discontinue aligner wear. You should keep the aligner out of the mouth until your visit to the orthodontist.
If you have having any pain with the retainers I would recommend to not wear them until the dentist takes a look. It sounds like it may be impinging on your gums and should be relieved to make it more comfortable. There is also a chance that this may have been like this before and now has become irritated but only the dentist that did your exam could check that out.
Hi, thanks for sending your pictures and question. There appears to be significant gaps on your aligners. You need to visit with your provider. All the best.
Hello Amani, Thank you for bringing your question to the RealSelf Forum! I recommend seeing a general dentist that is certified in Invisalign treatment, so that he or she can take a comprehensive approach to your treatment. There have been many advances in Invisalign treatment over the past...
Pursuing orthodontic treatment before having implants placed is a great idea! This way, the orthodontist can work with your general dentist to create a solid occlusion (bite) and ideal spacing for the implants. One of the nice benefits of Invisalign is that your orthodontist can...
Not the best timing but all will be ok. If the crown can simply be recemented for now, this is the best scenario. I would aim to finish Invisalign then circle back and address the tooth. However, if the dentist feels the crown wont stay on for treatment or if there is an underlying problem wi...
Yes, the invisalign attachments will wear down as you use them. Originally the attachments are hard.
Severe bruxism (clenching) needs to be diagnosed properly as it can lead to tooth loss or even be a sign of a more significant medical condition such as a sleep disorder which can lead to early heart attack and a host of other medical complications.You need a sleep test and at least a dentist...
