I was told many years ago (about 8 years ago) that my case could only be corrected by surgery and that even many years of braces might not achieve the desired result. Felt like that orthodontist was exaggerating and only care about how much money she could get out of me. Could Invisalign correct my problem or surgery is my only option? Also, if it is doable by Invisalign, how long would that take? Thanks in advance :)
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My name is Dr. Ken Barton. I am both a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontists, and an Invisalign Elite Provider. I have offices in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and throughout New Jersey.I have treated many transfer patients, who have expressed the same problems in...
Hello and thank-you for your question.
After looking at your pictures, it appears that your bottom teeth are quite crowded. You will need to see an orthodontist or a dentist who is trained in orthodontic appliances to give you a recommendation regarding oral appliance therapy.
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It is common to feel more "tightness" of some aligners more than others. Each aligner tray has a small amount of tooth movement programmed into it. It may be occurring in different areas that you do not feel as sensitive to. It is very important that the desired tooth movement is...