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There are times when an aligner may not fully seat against the teeth. This may happen when you are putting a new aligner on for the first time. Often times, the aligners will seat better over time as you continue to bite into and wear them. It is also possible that there is an issue with the manufacturing.If this is a consistent issue, it could be due to lack of tracking or need for an attachment for retention of the aligner.In any event, it is best to get in to see your doctor if you have any questions. Hope that helps!
You look like a great candidate for Invisalign! Invisalign will correct those problems better and quicker than traditional braces. The gums should improve as the teeth become better aligned.
Invisalign or any orthodontic treatment, simply moves your teeth, it can not effect the bones of your neck. Tooth movement changes your bite and this can affect the muscles that are used in the process of chewing. Bite changes are rarely the cause of the muscle pain (one type of TMD pain) b...
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In your case Invisalign would be by far the best solution. It may require only Express treatment and take only a few months. Invisalign is faster, more comfortable, and a healthier orthodontic technology than traditional wire and bracket orthodontics. Although I do not know all the details of...
The air gap at the bottom of the aligner usually means that the aligner is not fitting well, or even the misfit is causing the tooth to be pushed upwards. At aligner 3 it is very unusual and I would ask your dentist to have another look.
Invisalign can be used along with elastics to perform Sequential Distalization which may be a treatment protocol for your "overbite". This becomes more difficult as you get older and sometimes jaw surgery is a recommendation to reposition your bite.A detailed dental exam will be needed by an ...