I have been using Invisalign for the past 2 years and the most problematic issue has been moving my left canine tooth down. I have had about 4 refinements done in the past year all because this particular tooth won't move. My dentist has not suggested alternatives on how to move the tooth down, other than assuring me that Invisalign will do the work. I want to know if there are any other alternatives that can be used alongside using my Invisalign tray?
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January 20, 2016
Answer: Brackets and wires are more predictable than Invisalign
Dear thisismy2016,Thank you for posting your question on Real Self. I will do my best to address your concern with the information provided.Invisalign can treat as well as braces, but it is difficult from your photos to advise how we will gain space for that tooth. I recommend...
Dear Itaylor1234,Thank you for posting your question on Real Self. Sanding (IPR-Interproximal Reduction) is used in Invisalign treatment and traditional braces to make space to align teeth. Spacers are placed to create space to allow molar bands to fit and slide over your back teeth....
I would contact your doctor to find out if you are able to move on to tray #15. Each tray has a specific amount of tooth movement programmed into it. Two days is most likely not enough to achieve this. Your doctor will know specifically what movements were planned in tray #14. You may be...