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Hi Chanel, it looks like Invisalign would work very well for you. When you are done, you will feel very confident speaking in public and following your dreams.Warm regards from Cape Town.Dr Clifford Yudelman
The difference between the two devices is significant. Rubber bands are used to move teeth, the Herbst appliance is an orthopedic appliance that is used to move the lower jaw forward.Good luck!
This is a great cosmetic question. Sometimes the solution eludes some patients and practitioners alike because the solutions can overlap dental specialties. For your specific situation, the best solution is to alter the shape of your adjacent teeth (where the black triangle is located). The...
The most effective way to fix your lip incompetence/lip strain is to advance your mandible. This can be done surgically or with an appliance worn for 6-9 months. Good luck!
If the retainer kept the gap closed prior to your not wearing it, there is a good possibility that wearing it will correct the problem. This assumes that the retainer fits reasonably well and will seat completely after a few days. See your orthodontist or experienced Invisalign provider if...
Great question! If your can't get your retainer to seat correctly, it is unlikely that you will benefit from continued wear. Forcing it into place will most likely break it. However, your orthodontist may be able to make a slight adjustment to it to not only make it fit, but able to get your...
If your teeth were decently aligned with a slight overbite (technically we orthodontists call it overjet) prior to making space for your impacted canine, an increase in overjet would be expected once it is brought into the arch. Impacted teeth usually present with midline discrepancies and other...
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