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With Invisalign, your dentist should be able to put white composite resin in the aligners so that it appears those two front teeth are present. This will keep the space open for those two teeth and your eventual dental implants.It will require some effort to keep your partial fitting during the Invisalign procedure, as you may want to wear it while you eat.Interview several Invisalign providers to see what they can do for you!
Hello there,Contact your dentist if your retainers are digging into your gums. Your dentist can trim your retainers to make them more comfortable for you. Also, be sure to let your dentist know that they are too tight. It's important that your retainers fit comfortably so you're able to we...
Thank you for posting your question. You may consider Invisalign which is a way to straighten teeth in a less noticeable way. Rather then metal braces you can have clear aligners that will help to straighten the teeth. Each aligner is worn for two weeks. Every two weeks you have to change to t...
More than likely, both doctors are correct. There are many causes of tissue recession: genetics, poor hygiene, trauma, crooked teeth, compromised bite, clinching/grinding, etc. You are on the right track with resolving some of the causes (speech therapist and improving your bite with proper...
good job with the photos! Yes, one tooth can be addressed. If that is the only thing you want done, the left front tooth can be pushed out with a clear aligner. In my office, for this type of treatment, we use and Essex Aligner that addresses only the desired treatment. This type of treatment m...
In years past, dentists claimed that resorbed roots or shortened roots were due to braces, moving teeth too quickly. Research has disproven this, and I have cases in my office where the situation existed with patients that NEVER had braces. Sometimes nerves simply die for no explainable r...
Hi there, As a general rule if aligners are being worn for the recommended 22hrs/day then 14 days is sufficient. They should still feel quite snug at the end of 2 weeks wear but you should not necessarily feel pressure. If the aligners are seated in completely then they are likely tracking on f...
