i have a very narrow pallet. Saw orthodontist & told ortho will not work for me because I have quite alot of bone loss & the drs had me taking osteoporosis meds for years. Age 56. Before I spend $5200 dollars. Will invisalign help or hurt my periodontal disease?
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Answer: Yes Invisalign can expand the dental arch.
Its safe to say the the removable retainers are easier to use and wear. The fixed wire is hard to clean around and can cause some gum problems. If you had severly crooked teeth then a fixed wire may be a good idea for a short time them move to removable...
Invisalign trays will often alter how things feel. The bite will seem different and some aligners will seem tighter than others. Let the trays do their job and all should be well. If you try to "help things along" the aligners may crack and not work anymore.
Sometimes, when a bite is changing due to orthodontic treatment, transitory issues come up. Jaw pain can both appear or disappear, and when treatment is over everything goes back to normal.
Sometimes.
It is important to see your doctor and have them determine if there is another...
