I had a consult and was given my treatment plan. My dentist told me that I would need 0.5mm shaved in between 9 teeth. Is this excessive? Can this be evaluated again at the time of when the procedure is to be done? Has anyone else had to have so many teeth shaved? If so how are your teeth now? She mentioned that I may end up with sensitive teeth or could be prone to tooth decay as the enamel will be removed. I'm nervous about having so many teeth shaved if it will cause me more problems.
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Sometimes (often) Invisalign needs "refinement" or mid course corrections. This would be one of those times. It may not close all the way, so short term brackets or an Inman aligner might do the trick. If all else fails, some bonded composite at the end can do wonders.
Invisalign should be able to move your teeth back slightly. The dentist can then Cosmetically Contour as necessary. With proper orthodontin retention afterwards, the teeth should stay put. Remember, everyone's teeth move slightly over time. Unless you have permanent fixation, yours will probably...
The bristles of a normal brush or the normal toothpaste are not abrasive enough. However, if you soaked your teeth in something acidic, waiting 20 minutes may be a good idea, but even then we are talking "maybe" a couple microns. What is commonly called toothbrush abrasion is...
