I am getting mixed advice about whether I can wear aligners for 1week rather than 2. One dentist says it’s absolutely fine to go to weekly wear if you wear them for 21 hours or more. What’s the general consensus out there?
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April 15, 2018
Answer: Aligner wear cycle depends on amount of movement programmed per aligner
When undergoing orthodontic treatment with Invisalign, your contract is one between the doctor/office you choose and yourself. The doctor is the one who has the contract with Align Technology to pay for the aligners. Therefore, any costs associated with retreatment would have to be discussed w...
If your retainers feel tight, that's a sign to wear them more often. Your teeth may be shifting during the day now, but over time they will stabilize in the new position, and then you can wear your retainers less and less often.
I usually do Epigenetic Orthopedics/ orthodontics on younger patients but you look like a perfect candidate. It is not inexpensive but should solve your issues . The DNA Appliance grows both the bone and the upper airway thru a process called Pneumopedics.The process will create more room f...
