I have a gap between my two front teeth. Seven years ago I had some bonding applied to close the gap. Well, the gap widened again, so now I have a gap between my bonding. I want Invisalign but I don't want to have my bonding removed right away because my natural space is wider than ever. Could I keep my bonding on until the Invisalign closes that, then have the bonding removed and continue with the Invisalign? My natural space is about twice the size of the space in the photo.
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October 31, 2011
Answer: Progressive removal of bonding helps with the transition during Invisalign
Wearing elastics on the outside of the aligners is most common useage and yes, they may make the trays slightly more noticeable, but by whom? Most often the things that you are aware of are not noted or of concern to the public. If they are noticed, they are likely aware you are...
Impacted teeth are best treated by an orthodontic specialist using fixed appliances (braces) to predictably create space for the tooth and get it into place. See the accompanying web link for a video. When a cuspid or canine tooth is stuck in the palate due to a lack of space for it, the...
Age itself is not the problem. What’s important is your bone density, as well as your gum health and stability. If there are issues in these areas, such as gum disease, this is likely to stop you being a good candidate for Invisalign. The best thing to do is to talk to your orthodontist.