I'm 16 years old, and I have an invisalign teen consult with an ortho tomorrow. I have a pretty simple underbite, and some crookedness. I have one large cavity in the back of my mouth. Will my ortho be able to start my invisalign treatment before I get that fixed? I'd like to start the invisalign ASAP.
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Hello there,Whether you're a good candidate for Invisalign has little to nothing to do with age, but everything to do with the health of your gums and your teeth. If your teeth have mild to moderate crowding or gaps, and are in pretty good condition with no periodontal disease (i.e., gum...
Hello there,I'm sorry that your Invisalign case has taken so long with your current dentist; I've never had this happen to a patient of mine, but this doesn't mean that your dentist is doing something wrong. Your case must have been complicated for it to last over two years. However,...
Hello there,I'm sorry to say, but it's unlikely that your buttons will be able to work as efficiently on the inside. I know Invisalign buttons can be a little annoying, but ultimately, you want the best results for your mouth, so they can sometimes be a necessary evil. You may...