I completed Invisalign two years ago. I was not completely satisfied with the results although it did straighten my teeth more than before. I’m considering traditional braces to fix the position of my two front teeth; corrret my overbite; and corrrect my misaligned midline. Will traditional braces do it? If so, how long would you anticipate me in braces. I’m 39 years old.
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Your case is a perfect example of why doctors who move teeth should NEVER do so until they understand completely what the ramifications will be on the patient's face, TMJ and airway. Beautiful straight teeth does not always result in a beautiful smile, beautiful face, healthy TMJ and patent air...
Hello! Thank you for your question.
First you have to get an appointment with your orthodontist and discuss the whole situation. You should get retainers so you can continue where you left off later, the retainer maintains it while encouraging better oral...
Yep, broaden the arch. See an orthodontist and they will help you and evaluate the other parameters. Invisalign will work, although you will see the change more slowly. Maybe even consider 6 months of braces if you can endure it, and then fine tune with Invisalign. We also use OrthoPulse on all...