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Teeth Reshaping with Invisalign, do I do this Before or After Permanent Retainer is Put on?

katie8Mar 19, 2012
I am in my final tray of invisalign for my top teeth and on tray 15 of 17 for my bottom tray. I want to have my teeth shaped to an even length because one front tooth is longer than the other. Plus, I always thought shaped even teeth are beautiful. My question is do I get the shaping done before my refinement trays or after the permanent retainer is put on my teeth to hold them in place?

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Dr. Leonard Tau, DMD
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Answered on Mar 21, 2012
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Dr. Jay Neuhaus, DDS
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