Hello! I used to have braces 6 years ago, but my teeth shifted after wearing my retainers irregularly. I went to an Invisalign consultation, and the doctor said I could qualify for the 10 month treatment but may also qualify for the full treatment. May I get more opinions on this? Thanks!
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Hello and thank-you for asking about Invisalign. Every Invisalign patient is different with a custom made plan for your new clear plastic aligners made especially for you. If your clear plastic Invisalign aligners are comfortable and fit properly the buttons are most probably where they are...
If you were given vivera retainers, it is common to feel more pressure on the teeth initially than regular Aligners because vivera retainers are made with stronger materials which makes it stiffer, durable and less flexible. Often, it may take a week for you to get used to it.
If you...
Some patients do want to switch midway through fixed braces to a more cosmetic system; Invisalign being the best alternative.You would not be starting over again as many of the desired movements would have been done already. The brackets are removed giving you the joy of a relatively acceptable...