I started Invisalign treatment almost 2 weeks ago with a total treatment time estimated at 12 months. I have overcrowding on the bottom and IPL was not mentioned at my consultation but my orthodontist was mentioning it to the assistant during my installation. What can I expect from this and what is the purpose? I'm going crazy not being able to know more until my next check-up in 6 weeks.
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Your xrays show that you had some very large fillings on your back teeth, meaning you had very large deep cavities earlier in life. I doubt this has anything to do with invisalign because I bet those teeth are not really being moved much to cause orthodontic pain. Sounds like a...
Thank you for your question and submitting a photo of your concern. At first glance it looked as though you may need more time in allowing your tray to seat better (shifting to occur) but looking at adjacent teeth it looks as though you may need a new set of trays or what we call a midcourse...
Thank you for your questions. If you haven't already, be sure to address your concerns with your Invisalign dentist. Each Invisalign treatment comes with video (called clincheck) that shows the progressive movements of your teeth. By looking at this video, your dentist or...
