I went to my dentist several weeks ago and got my imprints and pics of my teeth for my Invisalign. I was wondering how long it will take for my dentist to get my aligners? I am so excited to start the treatment and have become impatient.
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September 21, 2015
Answer: It is dependent upon your doctor's approval of the treatment
Whether with wires or Invisalign, once the teeth are moved to the desired place, they won't want to stay there. After active orthodontics, wearing a retainer is the only way to keep them there. Over time, the bone will become more dense and retainer wear can be moved to night-time only.
It is...
We treat many people with problems like yours. We find a bite position for you that is comfortable and relieves your TMJ symptoms utilizing an neuromuscular orthotic (a piece of acrylic that snaps on your bottom teeth giving you a new bite). We then go to Phase II Invisalign and move...