I had braces for 3 and a half years and I got them removed today. My canine was being rotated and it took so long that I decided to get the braces removed. When I put my top retainers in the tooth needs to be rotated is hurting me really bad and I don't know why. My dentist said it was and there is no damage. Why does it hurt I hate putting in my top retainer.
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In general, Invisalign trays should fit all the way down. Specially over the attachments (or buttons). your tray does not seem like it is fitting over the button on the cuspid on the right side. Did you by any chance skip a tray or not wearing a previous tray long enough. ...
Based on the description you've provided, I would caution against the silicone, unless the package contents read that it is same for human consumption. Over my ten years in cosmetic dentistry, I've had a lot of cases where I needed to trim and then smooth the rough edges of the clear...
Based on your photos and your brief history, I would say that you have 4 main options.Option #1: See an orthodontist for metal braces and possible palatal expander.Option #2: See a cosmetic dentist or orthodontist about using a palatal expander prior to Invisalign.Option #3:...