Will your jaw ever move back to the original position after getting braces/invisalign and elastics off?

When your dentist designs your Invisalign treatment plan, he/she can decide on 1,2, or 3 week tray changes and how much your teeth will be moved for each tray.  If your dentist has decided on tray changes every week, instead of the usual 2 weeks, it's likely that each 1 week tray only moves...

I recommend asking your current dentist for some type of payment plan to help you with the cost of the retainer. If he/she refuses, I would shop around to some other dental offices, looking for prices on a retainer and payment options.  Not wearing a retainer, immediately after braces is...

Based on what you've described, it definitely does not seem like you would be doing anything horrible by making up the missed hours with extra days, however; it is a great idea to run your plan by your dentist to make sure that he/she is in agreement.  Ultimately, you want to maximize your...

AI actually think that you would be a great Invisalign Express candidate.  You would likely require some IPR (inter proximal reduction) between a couple teeth in order to create space for your twisted central incisor to move into.  Good luck to you and I hope this helps. You can...

Many patients hate buttons and this is why I like to design treatment plans that avoid buttons, but it is sometimes very necessary to use buttons for optimal results.  In your case, if the dentist placed buttons, but you are not happy with them because of their appearance or the way they...

You can definitely continue to use your electric tooth brush for your teeth and buttons.  I actually advise my patients to use an electric toothbrush, when in Invisalign buttons.  You will get a much better cleaning with an electric toothbrush.  However, I would recommend using a...