Can the orthodontist solely work on my front tooth without adjustments to any others? I went for a consultation and they agreed my bottom teeth don't require any work. However, I also do not see any issues with my top teeth other than this one front one that is pushed back ever so slightly. Can I request that this be the only issue that gets address? How long would it take to fix this?
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In years past, dentists claimed that resorbed roots or shortened roots were due to braces, moving teeth too quickly. Research has disproven this, and I have cases in my office where the situation existed with patients that NEVER had braces. Sometimes nerves simply die for no explainable r...
Hi there, As a general rule if aligners are being worn for the recommended 22hrs/day then 14 days is sufficient. They should still feel quite snug at the end of 2 weeks wear but you should not necessarily feel pressure. If the aligners are seated in completely then they are likely tracking on f...
Invisalign certainly takes commitment and can be a challenge at times I agree. Unfortunately you have probably had so much relapse that you'll have to start over, however, if you were an invisalign full case (more than 14 aligners) there may be a cheaper option. If your treatment ended within 5...