Should I have a gap after Invisalign? Is composite boding the best way to fix it? (Photos)

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I have completed 59 weeks of Invisalign treatment but am left with a gap in my front teeth. The dentist had to shave my front tooth for it to move into place as it was crooked. I am told it will not move any more and I need to pay for composite bonding if I want to close the gap. Is this correct please?

Nirav Patel, MDS, PhD · Answer

That depends on the plan you finalised with your dentist. As you said, 59 trays, so it meant that it is the comprehensive plan (unlimited trays for three years or five years). In my practice, when I go for a comprehensive package means full correction, and I give the result accordingly. But many doctors charge an amount for certain trays (eg. in your case).
So it's my advice to talk to your dentist about your plan, you approved.
I am an orthodontist and I never advice bonding for space closure. I always achieve by orthodontic treatment (braces/aligners) only.
In photo, I can see your smile is not perfect because of your central incisor is not well aligned and tilted also, so its my advice to correct that.
REMEMBER: Tilted tooth correction is more difficult than alignment.

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