Yesterday I put invisalign for the first time. The doctor drilled 8 on top and another 8 on the bottom to have space for my teeth to move over the course of the treatment. But I am totally freaked out due to those big gaps between the front teeth he drillied. I wonder how long will it take for the gaps to close.....or will they ever close?? How soon will I see the result? They do not look nice at all. I started to miss my old teeth although they were overcrowded.
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Hi there,While it is possible to place Invisalign trays over a tooth or teeth with cavities, it is really not recommended. Having Invisalign placed on teeth with cavities is like spending time decorating a house that has a leaky roof. It is ALWAYS most important to fix the leaks in...
Hello there,Whether you're a good candidate for Invisalign has little to nothing to do with age, but everything to do with the health of your gums and your teeth. If your teeth have mild to moderate crowding or gaps, and are in pretty good condition with no periodontal disease (i.e., gum...
Hello there,I'm sorry that your Invisalign case has taken so long with your current dentist; I've never had this happen to a patient of mine, but this doesn't mean that your dentist is doing something wrong. Your case must have been complicated for it to last over two years. However,...
