I have a very twisted tooth that people think is a tiny tooth when viewed from the front. But only when I rotate my head to the left my tooth looks like a full and actual tooth. Can Invisalign straighten my tooth so that it looks normal when viewed from the front?
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Muscle hypertrophy is a result of overuse of the muscle. This can happen when one is clenching or grinding their teeth very hard. It is usually the masseter muscle near the angle of the mandible or lower jaw that can take on a very square look. If you find yourself clenching your teeth wit...
You should only develop a "square face"/jaw line if your masseter muscles hypertrophy due to excessive clinching and grinding onto the aligners or orthotics placed into the mouth. This happens frequently without orthodontics too and can be controlled or reversed with Botox. This can also be ag...
One to two weeks is pretty normal. Don't understand why it would take months. You best call and ask the dentist for a more detailed reason. If the teeth shift in the meantime you may need to do more Invisalign and then order new retainers.
