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I think fixed braces would be a lot more effective for a problem like this. Cuspids are about the worst possible teeth when trying to correct rotations with Invisalign.
The tooth in question is a canine, which is very difficult to rotate with Invisalign. I doubt if it can be done with Invisalign alone, AND close the gaps.
Rotations are difficult with Invisalign, especially if they are canine teeth....At most you can get 1 or 2 degrees of correction for each aligner so if the tooth is rotated 45 degrees then you are talking about a lot of aligners. Sometimes braces are a better choice
Hello! That is unfortunate your dentist gave you the wrong aligners... but, this should not cause long term damage. The best thing to do is stay on set #6 until you can get back to your dentist to get the correct aligner. By skipping so many aligners, it will cause your aligners that you...
After Invisalign therapy often veneers will be needed for the most beautiful smile. In our office, if the reshaping of the enamel is minimal, as it sound like yours is, we do not place temporaries. The fit of the last aligner tray still holds the teeth in the interim and our patient...
Invisalign treamtent is routinely performed when the patient has existing crowns/veneers without problems. Make sure to be compliant in wearing your trays 22 plus hours per day for optimal results. Hope this helps.
Depending on the severity of your orthodontic situation and also the consistency of wear with your Invisalign aligners, it is possible that you could move on to the next set of aligners after you have worn them for 7 days. However, it is best if you consult with your orthodontist...
This is definitely not normal. I would strongly urge you to make an emergency appointment with your orthodontist. It sounds like you most likely are not tracking well and will need new impressions taken for new aligners.
Black triangles are the space between the teeth at the gumline. Sometimes, the gum papillae will fill in those spaces after a few months. In other cases, you might need some bonding procedures to add "enamel" to the teeth in that area. These triangles are a common result after orthodontics and...
