I am a sophomore in high school who is very self conscious of her teeth. I have a medium-sized gap, which is obviously too big to be fixed by bonding. My mother has not made the consultation yet, but I am assuming that my gap between the top teeth and moderate spacing on the bottom is my only problem. I was just curious as to how long traditional braces (or preferably invisalign if my gap is not too big for the system) would take. Thank you!
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It is a common misconception that clear braces move teeth slower than metal braces. The major reason for choosing one over another is aesthetics.
One thing to keep in mind is that there are situations when clear braces would not be recommended. This is in cases when the brackets...
Acceler\ated Orthodontics, also know as Wilkodontics or DDO (Dentoalveolar Distraction Osteogenesis) takes advantage of inflammation to induce greater ,and in many cases, faster tooth movement. Wilkodontics and DDO are different procedures in technique, but in general, produce similar results....
Nobody can say for sure how a nice smile can affect someone except for the person that desires one. I have seen lives change. Some have had more confidence with a new smile, making them more outgoing. Some dating prospects improved, some sales people increased sales. Some people could clean...
