Fixing a new retainer

Dear Shelly57, Being and Orthodontist, and having treated hundreds of Invisalign cases, I can re-assure you that following Invisalign treatment, the back teeth often do not touch initially.  This is very common and your orthodontist is absolutely correct in making the statement that this often o...

 Sounds like the Invisalign treatment has allowed the second molar to erupt. That actually is good news.   Without a full exam it is hard to know exactly what is happening. I suggest you see your Invisalign provider for the answer. A mid-course correction should not involve an additional fee. Ne...

Trays and retainers from Invisalign do have writing on them for purposes of identification in black ink. It is not toxic to the body at all. You should show it to your dentist if you are concerned

Be extremely careful about the method you use to straighten your teeth because any tooth movement can cause adverse effects to your facial aesthetics, facial profile, lip support, TMJ, airway and smile. 6 month smile braces should be able to fix an overbite;  however, it will not fix an o...

My name is Dr. Kenneth Barton.I am an Elite Provider, and maintain offices in both Matawan N.J., as well as in Manhattan. There are 2 important reasons that I rarely ( 6 in over 30 years of practice)- #1. It is extremely difficult to dental floss in between your teeth. As a direct result, the...

My name is Dr.Kenneth Barton. I am an Elite Provider, and maintain offices in Silverton (Toms River) N.J. The chances of your retainer closing your space, kis about 50/50. Unless your teeth are small. cosmetic bonding is not advisable, as it will result in "large teeth" In addition, artificial...