I started Invisalign 15 weeks ago and believe it has torn down my enamel. My teeth are stained as well and they have a clear hue towards the bottom - my dentist said it is my enamel starting to wear down. One doctor said this was common due to my bite being corrected. Is there anything I can do to reverse this? Can I still whiten my teeth?
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Your best bet would be to attend church services on Sunday and pray that the new ones fit! Seriously you should be okay. The way Invisalign works is that the aligners move the teeth the first three days and the bone catches up the following days. Some movements require aligners to be...
I don't recommend skipping aligners; however there have been times when I've had patients do just that without any negative consequences. You should be fine.
That’s unfortunate that you need a root canal but no problem for your Invisalign. Make sure to see an Endodontist ( dentist who specializes and only performs root canals with microscopic technique). After your root canal, you may need a crown and therefore may need new aligners. It should not c...
