Why didn't I have my attachments put on my first 2 sets?

Thank you for posting your question.  In general, teeth are like springs.  They like to spring back to there original position.  There are many factors that determine occlusal stability.  You will have to see as you wear the retainers if you feel any movement when the retainer is not in.  Sp...

Hello there,Teeth have a tendency to shift or move back to their original position. This is why wearing your retainers as directed is so important. Wearing your retainers is the only guarantee to keep your teeth from relapsing. After a few days of wearing your retainers again the teeth...

It depends on where are the filings are located on the teeth and how big they are.  Please be sure to clean your teeth and aligners thoroughly and do not eat or drink anything other than water while your aligners in place.Douglas E. Jopling, DDSDallas, TX area

Your small gap is likely a result of the lower front teeth shifting back toward where they previously were. You have several options:- go back and see the person that did your braces and see what he or she suggest-have your general dentist do some bonding on the sides of the teeth to close the...

Hello Wendy, I always tell my patients to ONLY drink water while wearing Invisalign trays.  Sparking soda water is acidic and the low Ph will eat away at the surface of your enamel.  If you absolutely have to drink while wearing your trays, then I would recommend that you take them out and rins...

Hello there,Invisalign movements are carefully built in each tray based on a certain number of hours of wear per tray. The proper protocol is to wear each tray 22 hours per day for 14 days. That said, consistency is key.  Be sure that you continue to wear your trays 20+ hours per day to ensure o...