I brush after everything I eat but I don't want to do that in School as it can be time consuming and very awkward since everyone would probably be staring at me. Is there an alternative? Can I instead just floss and then rinse my teeth and aligners? Thanks in advance!
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Hi, and no worries. Yes, you should see dentist right away. Since I am not familiar with the details of your case, I am guessing here. Typically, when the gap occurs between the incisal edge (end of the tooth) and the aligner, there needs to be additional IPR (interproximal reduction) on...
I liken a refinement to a final touch up; you are almost there, but not quite. Since a refinement, unlike a mid-course correction, is usually minor adjustments, the attachments can be left in place and are captured in the new impression sent to Invisalign. I prefer to remove the...
There may be various reasons for this tyoe of sequencing. Often times an orthodontist will not put on attachments in the first 2-3 trays to allow the patients to get used to wearing the trays first. Once the attachments go on the teeth, it becomes slightly harder to remove the trays....
