My Gums Are Red and Irritated Since I Started Wearing Invisalign, What Can I Do?

Short Answer: It is not likely that slackin with your chewies will do anything dramatically. Long Answer: You doctor has chosen those for you to help insure you get the most out of your treatment as possible. I don't carry them in my office. As far as I know Align recommends biting on...

Who Makes the Treatment Plan, the Dentist or the Invisalign Company? There is only one company manufacturing invisalign. Does it matter which provider I go to? Invisalign is just like dental implants meaning it’s a medical device so experience and dedication of your doctor has a lot...

While you COULD extrude or intrude teeth using Invisalign, the most important question is SHOULD you? There are several variables to consider when deciding whether you should lengthen a short tooth, intrude a long one, or use cosmetic dentistry to resolve the discrepancy. Some of these...

Short Answer: Yes. Invisalign can facilitate bite problems. Long Answer: As you  know, Invisalign are clear plastic aligners that completely cover your teeth, including the biting surface. If worn properly, which is 20+ hours everyday, your bite becomes accustom to the thickness of...

You are wise to ask these questions. At your age that rapid of expansion likely it only tooth tipping, which maybe all you need. If that is the case Invisalign will be able to maintain that with excellent compliance on your part. You clearly chose your doctor because you trust his expertise....

It sounds like your dentist has the right idea, but the activation seems way too fast.  Palatal expansion can enhance your Invisalign result and can be accomplished  with a removable appliance that pushes against the palatal bone,  is activated slowly (2 X a week), and has good...