I had a root canal performed on my front tooth 10 years ago. In my Clincheck for Invisalign, I saw that this is the tooth that will be moving up a good amount. Will the underlying tooth be safe with the pressure that will be placed on this tooth to move it forward? I really want to be careful so this tooth does not crack.
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November 23, 2009
Answer: Invisalign moves crowned teeth very gently
The aligners can be made to stop before the wisdom teeth and they seat nicely that way. Most of the time we want the wisdom teeth gone,but for Invisalign to work, it is unnecessary.
Dr Thomas
Invisalign or Braces before correcting TMJ Dysfunction is like playing with fire! Moving teeth with dysfunctional jaw joints can precipitate even worse pain and dysfunction. TMJ Dysfunctions are the result of the best fit of the teeth not matching with a healthy...
They should not be
sharp but sometimes this can occur during the process of fabrication. If you
use a nail file, you can smooth down the edges very easily.