Just finished my Invisalign and as a result of the IPR, I still have a gap between my front left canine and the tooth directly behind it. Although this isn't noticeable aesthetically, it does trap chunks of food in it after every meal and often bleeds when I floss. Should I be concerned? Should I try Invisalign to close gap, or do braces, or do a crown?
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Sorry to hear that you are experiencing discomfort. I would talk to my dentist about this issue and ask him or her if they can make adjustments to alleviate or greatly reduce your pain. It my be beneficial for your dentist to reduce the movements and increase the number of trays....
Based on your description, I would recommend going back to wearing the retainer full time day and night, then making an appointment with your dentist. Your dentist can place a permanent (also called fixed) retainer that can be cemented to the back of your teeth as a little metal wire....
It's unclear exactly why your buttons are coming off, but it may due to a few things. Here are the most common reasons that I have seen buttons come off over the last decade. Reason #1: The doctor makes the button so perfectly, that it holds the tooth too tight, which makes it...
