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I try to widen arches and not extract any teeth if it is possible. Ask your dentist to explain why you need to remove teeth before you have them extracted. There may be a great reason but only a small percentage of cases require extractions.
A far better choice would be to utilize a DNA Appliance to grow your maxilla to make the premolars fit. This will give you a fuller more attractive smile. Removing the premolars increase your risk of chronic daily headaches, migraines, TMJ Disorders, Snoring and Sleep Apnea.There are two types of orthodontics, Expansion Orthodontics and contraction orthodontics. You are almost always better off with expansion orthodontics.Ira L Shapira DDSDiplomat, American Academy of Pain ManagementDiplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep MedicineFellow and Regent, International College of CranioMandibular OrthopedicsChair, American Alliance of TMD OrganizationsThinkBetterLife.com
It does not matter what Invisalign charges your doctor. Your contract is between you and your doctor.While Align may not charge your doctor to get the aligners, there is extra work in getting a new ClinCheck for your case and planning the tooth movements. This is the biggest single...
Dr. Shapiro gave you the best advice, the DNA appliance. If you want a quick fix and more invasive treatment, here is another option for you. Your lateral incisor in front of the canine is positioned too far lingually. So to start with, this tooth should be build outward to...
Dear forabettersmile,Thank you for posting your question on Real Self. I will do my best to address your concerns with the information provided.It is difficult for me to recommend Invisalign without the necessary diagnostic materials such as X-rays, photographs and digital models. If you are...
