I finished my last pair of braces before this accident but there is another readjustment period for which my teeth are already scanned. So, we went on vacation out of the country for 3 weeks. I forgot them at home but I thought it wouldn't be that bad not wearing them since I had already finished my latest pair. Now that Im back I realized that that was a mistake. All the braces I try to wear hurt a LOT. What can I do?
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September 2, 2014
Answer: Not wearing Invisalign causes teeth to shift back very quickly.
Invisalign has two types of attachments standard and optimized. With an optimized attachment the forces are being placed at specific points on the attachment and not the entire thing. Therefore, the tray will not touch the attachment all the way around and there will be a gap. So, yes this is...
If a bite is "off" or imbalanced, then the roots can shorten. If TOO short, they can become loose and come out. Many people have "shorter than normal" roots with no problems, but you should be analyzed by a dentist that understands bite issues. Steve Hill is nearby and VERY...
We usually recommend to change trays every 2 weeks, and sometimes longer for certain types of movement and certain patients. Everyone's teeth move different, some people can get away with changing trays faster then others. As I have never seen you clinically, I would follow your...
