I have an underbite, is it severe enough to require surgery? I had braces when I was 16 and had an expander as well. The results were great, but I lost my retainer after a year and my teeth have slowly relapsed (5 years). Do braces work better second time round? I have asthma and I am always congested so I think my mouth breathing contributed to that. I also have these black spots on my molars. What treatments would be best for these issues? Thanks
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These small gaps occur typically for one of two reasons. 1.) Your current retainer has fatigued and is not holding your teeth in position well. A new active retainer to move the teeth together and hold them there is the solution.2.) Your bite is forcing the teeth apart by day, even if the re...
Rotating your canine is something Invisalign can do....but probably not as much as you would like within 6 aligners. Ask your orthodontist about Propel which is a treatment that can help stubborn teeth move. Also using Accelendent or V-Force vibrating devices to help loosen up the...
Hey Eli
It will be fine as long as it fits correctly. There is a misapprehension that all the trays do the same thing. It is designed by the doctor and some will feel like they are doing more than others.
Dr Luke
PS if you don't wear them I guarantee it won't work.