I have had Invisalign for 8 months and been wearing rubber bands for at least 6 months. I have an overbite, but do not see improvements. My orthodontist stated the left side is moving slower than the right and now my midline is off, so I'm wearing only the left rubber band for the past two months, but no improvement. My plan is for 48 trays and I am on tray 24 and wearing the strongest rubber band. Will I see improvement? What should be the next step if the rubber bands don't correct my bite?
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Invisalign moves teeth in small increments over time with the sets of trays that you are given. From the photo, it does look like the space is smaller between the edges of your two front teeth. Your Orthodontist would definitely know best if your teeth are on track because he/or she would know...
My name is Dr. Ken Barton. I am an Invisalign Elite provider,and have successfully treated in excess of 3000 cases. I also maintain practices in N.Y.C.. Your problem, unfortunately, is being seen more and more in my practice. This basically occurs in patients who are very, very, cooperative in...
I love your description because where I grew up in NC, that is an apt description, lol! In all seriousness, you have crowding and protrusive canines. The least noticeable option is Invisalign. You have an Omega or horseshoe shaped arch and that mean that with arch expansion, significant space...
