I have crowded and slightly protruding teeth. Which is the best treatment? My dentist has suggested extraction of 4 teeth, and braces for 2 years. I am 25, female. Regular visits to the dentist won't be possible as I travel a lot. Is it possible to get the teeth straightened without extraction and braces? Is invisalign the right treatment? Is it possible to achieve even slight improvement with just retainers?
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I have had this happen with my patients. Sometimes toward the end of the 2 week period of wearing your aligner it weakens and can develop that space. If everything else is tracking then it should be fine. You might also want to discuss this with your dentist at your next visit. Hope this helps.
Hi, Sky34! Thank you for your question and pictures. I agree that in a very short amount of time you've experienced some pulling down (i.e., extrusion) of the upper front teeth creating elongated "tooth show" and possibly increased recession. I would recommend two things: 1) Change to an extra...
