I have teeth that slant inward. It may be from teeth shifting after a full mouth bite adjustment. I now bite cheeks at night, nip-pinch tongue edges. My already crooked teeth seem more crowded and closer. A prostodontist thought braces that can possibly even extrude teeth a bit for more height? Another said go with Invisalin? Another thought crowns? I'm trying to keep things simple. I am 70 and not rich. Your thoughts are appreciated. Need to get out of pain so I don't poke, bite soft tissues.
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Answer: Narrow Crowded Lower Probably Has Restricted Maxilla
It's normal for your teeth to be slightly loose during invisalign treatment. Since the treatment is geared around moving your teeth, the bone is constantly building on one end and being broken down on the other. If you feel your tooth/teeth are very loose, it's important to communicate with y...
There are times when an aligner may not fully seat against the teeth. This may happen when you are putting a new aligner on for the first time. Often times, the aligners will seat better over time as you continue to bite into and wear them. It is also possible that there is an issue with th...