I am on my first set of invisalign aligners. I know that it is important to keep on the aligners for 22 hours a day. Yesterday I went out and forgot my aligners at home, so I went almost 10 hours without them. I have 4 more days before I move to set #2. Will this affect my end result if I never break the rules again. I feel so bad and worried about it, that I promised myself I wouldn't do it again.
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First, it is not uncommon for your speech to be affected during active Invisalign treatment, especially with the aligner trays in your mouth.
Second, the most common complaint is exactly what you are experiencing with words that begin with the letter "S." This is because as the teeth move...
The cracked tooth should be extracted as soon as possible to prevent any further bone loss due to the crack. The grafting should be done at the time of the extraction. The implant, however, should not be placed until after the teeth have been moved with Invisalign. Sounds like your dentist's...
There are multiple factors involved in determining how long you would need Invisalign and whether Invislign is even a great option for you. More pictures would be helpful. Many cases range from 6 to 24 months. Cost varies based on treatment needs.
