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Likely, but more importantly; you'll need to see an orthodontist that knows what he is doing. With Invisalign, as with braces, it makes a difference WHO is working it. So, forget all these Google ads for cheap treatment, you could get into big trouble, and find a reputable Orthodontist.
Good question, but the answer is more about who the orthodontist is than what system is better. I think the public is under a misconception that Invisalign is Invisalign, and SureSmile is SureSmile. It's not about that, it's about the Dentist! How good is HE? Many orthodontists...
Most orthodontic problems are a combination of a tooth problem and a skeletal problem. This is why it is easier to fix problems in growing kids rather than adults.Nobody has a perfect skeletal alignment..but orthodontists can move the teeth to compensate for the bones being out of place...
Your orthodontist is correct. Your teeth are triangular in shape and therefore only touch each other with minimal surface area. If your teeth were more rectangular in shape then the teeth would touch with broader surface area and thus appear to be closer together. You can fix your perception of...
Bonding is the process of etching the enamel with a dilute acid, flowing liquid resin on to the treated enamel, then adding composite which is like a putty. The composite is shaped, then cured with a special light, then polished. If done right it is imperceptible from a speaking distance....
If it is just starting to overlap as you said, a removable appliance such as an active retainer or clear plastic aligner can be very helpful. You just need to be very committed to wearing it full time - for at least a few months. A visit to an orthodontist will confirm this and make...
If your orthodontic treatment is completed you can have retainers made by any dentist who does Invisalign or traditional orthodontics. I would highly recommend Vivera retainers which are comfortable and almost invisible.The dentist must be certified by Invisalign and will take impressions...
