My teeth have never been perfect, my right front tooth has always protruded and I have a crown on it dues to an injury as a child. I'm 54 and now, I have peridontal issues (which I try to keep under control with laser treatments and care) and receding gum issues. As a result, my teeth have shifted, and my front tooth sticks out to the point of embarrassment. Can invisalign work with for me when I have receding gum issues that are semi-under control?
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If you have an impacted canine tooth there are 2 scenarios:
1) The canine tooth cannot be brought into function with braces therefore 3 options:
i) Extract impacted canine and baby canine use braces to create space and place implant. ...
Hi Shona,
First be positive and committed to wearing aligners 22+ hours a day. We have treated worse cases that your situation with great outcome. Attachments will certainly help especially if they are of proper design and thickness. You will get used to them. ...
Obtain a complete orthodontic diagnosis to decide when to start treatment and what to do. She may need upper jaw widening soon, if she also has a narrower upper jaw.
Her lower jaw will grow during and after orthodontic treatment. For a small difference in jaw...