Hi, I have an overbite that is progressively causing my teeth to ache. I also have spacing issues throughout my front teeth. The spacing and overbite are my main concerns. Whether it’s braces, Invisalign, bonding, veneers, lumineers, etc. I want the best recommendation for my case. Teeth whitening is also something I’d love, but it’s not as big of an issue. Thanks!
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What you are indicating is called a lingual ramp. These are used to help correct deep bites with Invisalign. One of the advantages of Invisalign is that this kind of thing can be built into the aligner, eliminating the need to add one to a tooth, which brings me to my main question:...
The fact that you notice your tongue itching may be due to the material type. Some patients do develop sensitivity to Invisalign's go-to material. However, they do make aligners out of another material, which may alleviate the itching and therefore, stop the gagging. Another...
The tightness of a new tray is very normal! The first day or two, your teeth are getting used to the movement they need to make, that is why you may feel some discomfort and soreness. After continuous wear, your teeth are making small movements, so that is why the tray starts to feel loose...