How do I stop my teeth from hitting while talking after Invisalign?

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I finished my Invisalign treatment one month ago and my orthodontist advised me to just wear my retainers at night, which I have been doing. But every now and then my top right tooth hits my bottom right tooth when I am speaking and it really bothers me and I'm afraid of chipping a tooth. I had been doing Invisalign for a year and I finished the treatment, but what can I do to stop my teeth from hitting while I talk?

Gerry Curatola, DDS · Answer

If your teeth are hitting while talking, in could be a sign of insufficient "freeway space." This is measured comparing your biting position (vertical dimension of occlusion VDO) to the rest position of your teeth apart (vertical dimension of rest VDR). The amount of room from occlusion to rest is called the freeway space. If insufficient, your teeth will hit in places and it can be traumatic, especially to your anterior (front) teeth. You should return to your dentist immediately Depending on the severity, he may simply eliminate an interference with minor occlusal (bite) adjustments or you may require additional Invisalign treatment.

Kenneth A. Barton, DDS · Answer

When your Invisalign was completed all of your teeth should have been hitting simultaneously. If as you say, one tooth is hitting the other that shows me that your Invisalign treatment was incomplete and that you should return to your Orthodontist for a refinement.

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