Is It Possible to Widen my Smile? (photo)

In many instances both upper and lower teeth do need to move together even if the upper teeth look relatively straight. It is important that in the end of treatment your bite fits properly and that could be hard to accomplish with only one arch moving. You should review it with your orthodontist...

While one of the most exciting breakthroughs in dentistry for correcting functional and aesthetic problems related to dental malocclusion with a rather "benign" removable clear aligner system, Invisalign also has its share of "adjustment problems" for patients who choose to take...

Having completed many open bite cases similar to yours with Invisalign, I can say with a good deal of certainty that this is an effective clear aligner therapy to correct this condition. It appears from the photos you submitted that your upper and lower dental arches are also narrow and...

Crowded lower anterior (front) teeth are not only unattractive but are also prone to more periodontal (gum) problems. Often this problem worsens as you get older due to the natural progression for teeth to move down and forward in the aging process. Invisalign is a great choice for adults to...

Talk with your orthodontist again. I doubt if he "assured you" that his treatment would definitely cure your TMJ symptoms. I have been treating TMJ patients for many many years, and NEVER assure anyone that it will definitely work. TMJ is a very nebulous area and there are many different...

Simple answer: yes Based on the photos you submitted, orthodontic relapse did not occur on the lower arch because of the fixed lingual bar retainer. Invisalign is a perfect choice to correct the upper arch relapse and subsequent crowding. The bad news is that Invisalign does not discount the...