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Yes, Invisalign can move back teeth although it does take longer than just moving the smaller front teeth.Buttons (attachments) that are placed before Invisalign treatment will be removed after treatment is completed. It should not harm the enamel as long as the dentist is careful when removing the buttons and the bonding agent that was used to attach them. The removal procedure is no different from when people have their brackets removed after conventional orthodontics (braces).
Much of the forces have a more tipping effect, but 6's and 7's CAN move. It may take longer than wires, though.Buttons are only placed to help the trays have something to hold to and are removed at the end of treatment. If they are skillfully removed, there will be no damage to the teeth, just a beautifully polished surface.
This is one of the most frequently asked questions by my patients who I have treated with Invisalign! The aligners are best cleaned with a dab of toothpaste using a toothbrush. I recommend using regular toothpaste and not whitening toothpaste, as some whitening toothpastes are abrasive and may...
Yes, Invisalign can certainly correct an overbite with great success. When Invisalign first came out a long time ago, for some reason, it developed a reputation for not being the best at fixing overbites. However, I have found overbite correction to be very predictable and successful. If...
Some insurance companies do cover Invisalign to some degree, it depends on which plan you have, your available benefits, sometimes your age has a factor, etc. You can call you insurance company directly and get an EOB (Explanation of Benefits) which will outline all of the things your...
Invisalign works well on crowded teeth. We have treated many patients with crowded front teeth, and have gotten great results with Invisalign. Crowded teeth sometimes require extractions which of course depends on the severity of the crowding. Invisalign treatment duration...
Invisalign trays are clear so you can easily see any food or discoloration. This allows the trays to be easily cleaned because you always know if you have more work to do. I recommend using a toothbrush with water and making sure you clean ALL of the nooks and crannies. Remember, your teeth have...
Aligners work by putting forces on teeth in very small doses as dictated by trays resembling bleaching trays. Each tray can move a tooth an average of 0.2 mm and can also move individual teeth. A computer CAD/CAM system visualizes the planned movement and figures out how many aligners would be...
