I started in Nov, 2012... I am on tray 15/17. During my clincheck my doctor noted that their would be a gap left in between my canine and bicuspid on the right side of my mouth. He said this was because if those teeth where shifted forward it would cause my teeth to grind on that side so he couldn't close it. It didn't look too bad in the clincheck so I went on with it. Is what he said true? Tray 15/17 and it looks horrible to me. What are my options? Can adjustment trays fix this?
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Invisalign should be able to move your teeth back slightly. The dentist can then Cosmetically Contour as necessary. With proper orthodontin retention afterwards, the teeth should stay put. Remember, everyone's teeth move slightly over time. Unless you have permanent fixation, yours will probably...
The bristles of a normal brush or the normal toothpaste are not abrasive enough. However, if you soaked your teeth in something acidic, waiting 20 minutes may be a good idea, but even then we are talking "maybe" a couple microns. What is commonly called toothbrush abrasion is...
The buttons are called attachments and they are a vital part of the treatment. Without buttons your teeth will not move properly. Most patients get used to them very quickly and unless your trays are not in they should not be very visible.
