Is Invisalign applicable in this case? I wore braces before only on upper jaw (two premolars extracted - you can see the gaps on pictures) but now the case is that lower teeth need correction in order to be able to reduce overjet... I was wondering if Invisalign can make the correction or I need to start braces therapy again... The reason I ask is the fact that many of the use cases that I see online are 'minor' comparing to my case...
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January 19, 2017
Answer: Invisalign generally does a good job closing anterior gap
Drinking water exclusively while wearing Invisalign aligners is always the best option. The reason we want to stick with water while wearing the aligners is that rapid tooth decay can occur. Our saliva helps wash away food and neutralizes acid in our mouth. When we have aligners on, food...
Dear Patty_cakes25,I will do my best to answer your question with the information provided. How and when you wear your elastics is usually dictated by the orthodontist according to your individual treatment needs. I recommend consulting with your treating doctor. I hope that this helps....
With Invisalign express, its major limitation is that there is no refinement option after 10 aligners (meaning you don't get to create more aligners if the desired result is not achieved). However, it may be possible in your situation as the relapse does not seem severe (although it is difficult...
