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if the purpose as prescribed by your orthodontist is to move teeth then you should wear elastics 20-22hrs a day. If the purpose is to just stabilize the teeth position then night time only wear (sleep time) will suffice.
Dear Patty_cakes25,I will do my best to answer your question with the information provided. How and when you wear your elastics is usually dictated by the orthodontist according to your individual treatment needs. I recommend consulting with your treating doctor. I hope that this helps. Best,Dr. Jenn
With Invisalign express, its major limitation is that there is no refinement option after 10 aligners (meaning you don't get to create more aligners if the desired result is not achieved). However, it may be possible in your situation as the relapse does not seem severe (although it is difficult...
Hello and thank-you for asking about Invisalign. Every Invisalign patient is different with a custom made plan for your new clear plastic aligners made especially for you. If your clear plastic Invisalign aligners are comfortable and fit properly the buttons are most probably where they are...
If you were given vivera retainers, it is common to feel more pressure on the teeth initially than regular Aligners because vivera retainers are made with stronger materials which makes it stiffer, durable and less flexible. Often, it may take a week for you to get used to it. If you...
Some patients do want to switch midway through fixed braces to a more cosmetic system; Invisalign being the best alternative.You would not be starting over again as many of the desired movements would have been done already. The brackets are removed giving you the joy of a relatively acceptable...
A fixed lower retainer is not the solution for everyone. Yes, it is possible to remove the fixed wire and replace with a removable retainer.
If it is only 11 trays then best option is invisalign express. if u need few more additional trays then also it is cost effective option.
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