I’ve had Invisalign for the past two years and I absolutely hate the result. My orthodontist is being so difficult and he reckons that I’m ready to finish treatment. He’s being very patronising and saying that I’m being picky. Im so self conscious about my teeth. I’m not sure what exactly I need to fix and I need some advice so I can tell him at my next appointment. I think the front teeth are too low and the canines are not rotated properly.
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When we talk about the elastic bands attachment to the orthodontic appliances then metal braces are the best as hooking to the brackets with holdings is done easily. Moreover, for the midline correction the elastics are attached from the upper canine hook to the lower canine hook to align the...
Hi, and thank you for your question. Unfortunately after completion of Invisalign some spaces may remain, but they should be closed by your Invisalign doctor. Your concerns of food getting trapped should never be dismissed because aside from aesthetics, it can create decay and periodontal issues...
Thanks for your question! It’s actually impossible to say what should be done by looking at the teeth alone. As dentists we should really be looking at your profile, bone structure, and how your teeth fit with your face in order to get the best result. In general if you can avoid extractions t...