Hi, about three years ago I got Invisalign. When I got the retainer, I didn't have canines, but the plastic made it seem like I did. I asked the doctor what was going to happen and she explained that my permanent canine would grow into the plastic. However, my Invisalign treatment is over and my canine are only halfway out and impacted. I don't know what to do, is there any way they can be brought down quickly, without the need of braces? I'm willing to do anything, please help me.
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I wish I had another photo, but based on the one provided, I would say that IPR may work great for your bottom, if needed, but not so great for the top teeth. In other words, IPR alone will probably not create enough room on the top to eliminate your the crowding on top. You might...
I'm sorry to hear that your daughter has Celiac Disease (also known as Celiac Sprue), but her prognosis is great. I know there's a lot of misinformation on the internet about this disease, so let me offer a professional opinion. Invisalign doesn't contain gluten and the plastic is...
You certainly can wear your trays without buttons (attachments) on your teeth, even if they are supposed to have buttons in place. This can reduce the effectiveness of your treatment and subsequently increase the number of weeks or months that you spend in Invisalign treatment. I...