I had braces for 6 years (I know) and stopped wearing my retainer. So, my teeth relapsed... and badly. 7 years later, I noticed my jawline and lower face shape has changed dramatically, even from 2-4 years ago. I am beginning Invisalign treatment soon, and am wondering whether realigning my teeth and fixing my bite will help my face shape go back to the way it was. (Reference: I used to have a pretty defined jawline, but now it seems like my lower jaw is slightly swollen.)
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Teeth don't always move the way we want them to and its difficult to say whether the gap will close or not. If the gap continues or worsens I would check with your treating dentist. If you aren't wearing your trays as often as you should, they're not going work the way they are...
Hi, invisalign works on most modern approach and uses latest techniques so I do believe that its possible to achieve what you want, i.e. reversal of your treatment. Its possible only if you haven't had any reductions or extractions. It might be best to discuss with your dentist that have you ...
Many Invisalign Providers will follow the protocol of Expanding the arch/flaring teeth first which allows the teeth to have room to "unwind" to straightness and then at the end of treatment, apply a virtual C-Chain which brings all teeth together and close spaces. This may be normal for your ...
