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If you've had a deep scaling, you need to ask your dentist or Periodontist (gum specialist) about the status of your gum health. They may recommend a 're-evaluation' following the deep cleaning. It is best to get the OK from the dentist or the periodontist prior to starting orthodontic treatment when there are potential gum health related issues. Make sure you seek the advise of a specialist in orthodontics prior to starting with you Invisalign.
Ask this question to your dentist! All depends on how your periodontal situation improved.
It takes 4-6 weeks to have Invisalign aligners made after impressions, so if impressions were taken after your periodontal treatment, that is a decent ballpark guess. If impressions weren't made, then ask your dentist when you will be ready.
As the bone adapts to the pressure from the aligners, the pain will ease. As you switch out subsequent aligners, the bone will already be altered, so pain will be less. The worst pain is at the beginning.
Hi there - it is a challenging case. You need an experienced orthodontist with a good reputation among dentists....he or she may suggest extractions, fixed braces and possibly jaw surgery.
Here are the steps I would follow to treat your case correctly and give you a nice, aesthetic result. 1. Due to your narrow upper and lower arches, I would get a consultation with an orthodontist and consider full orthodontic treatment. The will broaden your smile and...
Due to the extent of your crowding you would be better suited to treatment beyond the scope of Invisalign. If all you want is straight teeth then Invisalign might give you adequate results but if you want to insure that your face is developed to its full genetic potential and your jaw joints and...
Sorry to hear about your frustrations and"detour". What your dentist has suggested sounds reasonable and prudent. Ordering new trays is another possible approach but allow nature a little bit of time is likely all that is needed.
From your photographs you do have a slight overbite/deep bite where the lower teeth move upwards and this can make your overjet worse.Invisalign can easily move the front teeth back, but you may need the lower teeth pushed down and inwards.Your scan may also show a residual overjet of 1-3mm....
