My top canines have always been slightly turned inwards, causing a gap between the canines and incisors on both sides. I am 31 and within the past 2 years, it looks like my teeth are shifting and the gap is becoming larger. Aside from the canines, my teeth are fairly straight; based on my pictures, would I be a candidate for Invisalign, rather than traditional braces? If so, how long do you think I would be required to wear them to see positive results? Thanks!
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The new trays are much thinner and more comfortable. All of my patients who had refinement trays with the newer material asked "Why didn't I get this before?, this is way more comfortable!"
Invisalign spends a lot of money on research and development. This is just one of their many...
Your doctor should be able to modify your treatment if they need to as long the case gets properly transferred to their account by Invisalign. They will have full access to your information and can decide the treatment plan from there.
Skeletal open bite are very hard to correct without jaw surgery. Your case seems pretty severe and Invisalign alone will not be able to correct it. The Invisalign can certianly realign your teeth and improve the crowding while protecting your posterior teeth from the occlusal trauma. Good...
