I'm a junior in high school and I never needed teeth treatment until now. I talk to my ortho already and he said Invisalign could be an option but I want to know how fast I will see a difference with Invisalign. Is it the same as braces? Faster? or slower?
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Invisalign usually moves teeth at 0.4 mm per month
Many year ago a Norwegian orthodontist talked about "slenderizing" the anterior teeth when a person gets older, since as a person ages, recession of the gums cause the dreaded black triangles you refer to. The reduction of the width of the teeth where they contact...
The reason dentists place fillings is because enamel cannot grow back. It is likely that IPR was necessary for your case to work, as this is a very common process in orthodontics. Usually, the amount is so minor that you should not worry.
Be sure to not be quick to judge...
No, you definite cannot chew gum with invisalign.It is better not to chew gum at all.
Why? Because the pressure of chewing gum can dislodge the existing fillings or fixed prosthetics that you have in the mouth.It can reduce the salivary flow which is detrimental for the good oral function.