Can I just stop my Invisalign treatment?

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I started my Invisalign in April 2016 and I've had problems ever since. they're just annoying to wear and every time I think back to my ortho asking if I wanted them, I want to go back in time and slap myself because I had one singular tooth that was remotely crooked. I only got them because my sister got them and my mom pressured me into it but i never wanted them fully. I'm awful at wearing them and I leave them out for hours. I just don't want to do this anymore.

Vicki Borowski, DDS · Answer

You can stop your Invisalign any time but it is important to make sure your bite will not become a problem. I suggest talking to your orthodontist about stopping before you actually stop.

Neal Nealis, DDS (retired) · Answer

Dear sdtaton98, Stopping orthodontics in the midst of treatment can be done in many cases. Without seeing your teeth I cannot be certain that you can. It sounds like you have already made that decision; so my recommendation is to absolutely let a dentist who understands 'occlusion' adjust your bite to make sure that the function is correct. There is a specific way that teeth should interact to protect one another as well as protect the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) and the bone around the teeth. Everything must be in harmony and by moving the teeth you may well have disrupted this harmony. So get your occlusion checked. Dr. Neal

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