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A missing single tooth may not be the likely cause of the cheek sinking in on one side. It could be related to cheek muscle or posture when smiling. The reason I say that is a bicuspid is only about 7mm wide and would not cause the cheek to sink in that much. I would agree it was teeth related if you said you had 2 bicuspids and a molar extracted from one side.Invisalign will close any space left over from the unilateral cuspid extraction but may not correct the sunken cheek on your left side. Invisalign will enhance your smile and give you more cheek support if the upper arch was widened, but is it challenging to diagnise and determine this from a single photo.
Hi, and thank you for your question. I completely disagree with the dentist that said you require removal of any teeth before Invisalign. Removing teeth and making your arch (mouth form) smaller research now shows can lead to other problems such as sleep apnea and clenching/grinding. I have been...
Teeth clenching (bruxism) is often caused by your bite being incorrect. Invisalign does work for those who clench their teeth, but more attention has to be paid by the doctor. Sometimes bruxism can be improved by aligning your teeth. Botox for jaw muscles also help bruxism in certain cases...
First, if you have not had a sleep test, get one!Invisalign and other traditional "night guards/TMJ" appliances can make sleep breathing more difficult IF you have a sleep breathing disorder......get a sleep test, ASAP.
