I've been thinking about getting Invisalign for a while, but as I get closer to 30, the idea of having a lengthy treatment (over a year) seems unappealing. Of course, I'd plan to get evaluated by an orthodontist with full dental scans and an in-person consultation--but in the meantime, I was just wondering if the experts here could tell me if my tooth crowding is mild or moderate? What approximate treatment time can I expect? Thank you! (I Included super awkward mouth pictures!)
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Sorry to hear that you are having some discomfort. It is normal for teeth to be achy during any form of orthodontic movement and especially after space has been created between your teeth. What concerns me though is the fact that you say it is uncomfortable to touch as well. I would...
This is not good. In order for your aligners to properly move that tooth, the fit should be perfect. The fault is either you are not wearing your aligners religiously, each and every day , or do to a defect in your aligner fabrication. in either event, see your orthodontist asap.
It is totally normal to feel like you are lisping when you first start wearing the trays. The more you speak with it in, the more your tongue will get used to it and adapt. It is helpful to read out loud to speed up that process. If it is really necessary, you can remove the upper tray when...
