I had three rounds of Invisalign treatments (42 trays+42 trays+15 trays). The teeth look much better, however my bite is off. The upper right side is not open enough, so it does not properly aligns with the lower side - instead of going over lower teeth, they go right on them, so they need to be pushed out more. My dentist said the bite will settle on its own, but I have serious doubts. I am 31.
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An underbite, also known as a Class III Malocclusion, can be the result of an underdeveloped maxilla (upper jaw) or overdeveloped mandible (lower jaw). Severe cases almost always require orthodontic surgery (orthognathic surgery). However, mild cases, such as yours do very well with simple...
Invisalign and braces in general work best when a constant force is applied to the teeth causing tooth movement. If you are not compliant in wearing your Invisalign trays constantly then I would not recommend them. Your teeth will be in a state of shifting during the evening and...
Did the pain start after inserting the new tray? IF so, your teeth are not quite ready for the next tray, you may need to go back to the previous tray to allow gentle tooth movement to take place for more days. If the pain is due to pressure from the new tray, the pain should subside the moment...