I have over-jet, huge buck teeth and I'll be getting the Invisalign treatment in two months' time. As you can see, my two front teeth are over-sized and rotated inwards. I worry that even after my teeth are straightened, the over-jet issue will still be there. Is it possible to ask my orthodontist to push my bunny teeth up and into my gums? Will it cause the gums to recede further than it already had, as seen in the pictures? Thank you for your time.
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Hello Harvey,Sorry that you've had to go through this, but let me take a stab at your question. 1) Steel braces or not?- This depends on your age. I think that steel braces are cool if you're a teenage, but pretty unsightly on most adults. They take some getting used to...
Hi there,If you are planning to get Invisalign on both upper and lower teeth, I would recommend asking your cosmetic dentist or orthodontist to remove the permanent retainer, while you are in Invisalign treatment. I know it is called "permanent," but it can easily be removed by a dentist,...
Hi there,Sorry to here about what you're going through at your current dental office. It is not normal for you to have an aligner that is so tight that you must bleed to remove it everyday. It doesn't mean that your dentist did something wrong, but he/she should definitely be able to...