I have been using Invisalign for awhile (this is my ninth aligner of 15), but this one tooth does not seem to fit as well as the others. My orthodontist said to "keep an eye on it" (this was two weeks ago). I have had the current aligner on for two weeks (I'm recommended 2-3 weeks) and I am not sure if I should move on to the next one. My next appointment is not for another 6 weeks
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Thank you for your questions. If you haven't already, be sure to address your concerns with your Invisalign dentist. Each Invisalign treatment comes with video (called clincheck) that shows the progressive movements of your teeth. By looking at this video, your dentist or...
Dear wj89,Thank you for posting your question on Real Self. I will do my best to answer your question with the information provided. In general, the general rule is two week wear. Depending on how your doctor planned your treatment, he/she may decrease aligner wear to 1 week. I would...
Invisalign and most clear aligner removable orthodontic systems do a very effective job of correcting many malocclusions including "buck teeth." Anterior crowding and flared ("buck") central incisors usually respond very quickly. However, you should be aware that a "deep bite" know as a Class II...