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Is it okay that my top and bottom teeth no longer touch when my teeth are closed after Invisalign? (sides)

Happy86Jan 18, 2023
There’s a clear gap between my bottom and top teeth -not at the front just around the sides. Can this cause issues? Should this be corrected. This isn’t an issue I had prior to Invisalign. Are you aware of how this can be corrected?

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Dr. Cary Goldstein, DMD
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Answered on Jun 21, 2023
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