Invisalign Questions
Is the result considered a proper bite or improper? (Answered)
I need to make a decision about a treatment plan. My lower right lateral incisor hits the side edge of my upper central incisor causing pain and chipping the lower tooth. Also, my left canines grind against each other when I chew. I have mentioned...
Lost my tray on a weekend! Please help! (Answered)
So I finished my invisalign treatment roughly a little over a month ago (end of Feburary 2018). I took impressions for retainer trays then and have been waiting to hear from my dentist that they are in. In the meantime, I've been wearing my most...
Is Invisalign gentler on your teeth? (Answered)
Hello -Does Invisalign cause less root shortening (root resorption) than braces? -Compared to braces, can Invisalign move individual/specific teeth and put less reciprocal pressure on neighboring teeth? Thanks Ben
My Doctor Didn't Give Me a New Invisalign Last Time I Saw Him, but Melted the One I Already Had... (Answered)
My orthodontist has always seemed a bit rude, clearly not caring about anyone in the office. And I don't blame him; it's mostly low-income families that go in there because basically the only insurance they take is the stuff the government gives...
Question concerning elastics for my underbite (using invisalign)
Hello, I've been using invisalign for 150 days and during my last visit (50 days ago), I asked an assistant for some elastics for my underbite. She gave some to me and I've been using them since. I noticed improvement by approximately 2mm. During my...
Is it safe to hot glue my broken retainer together???? (Answered)
I just got my braces off three weeks ago and my dog already got a hold of my bottom retainer piece. I am so lucky my dog only chipped two pieces off of very the end of the retainer. My retainer still fits perfectly but my tongue keeps getting cut...
Is Smile Direct Club a good alternative to invisalign and can it cause TMJ issues? (Answered)
I had braces about 10 years ago and of course never wore my retainers so my teeth have rotated back. I cannot afford Invisalign and have found Smile Direct club as an alternative. I have read many good reviews and it seems as though the process is...
Would Invisalign help correct an overbite? (Answered)
I have a question regarding Invisalign. I am 20 and I don't want braces now so I was wondering if Invisalign could work for me. I have some crowding of teeth and a deep overbite of my bottom jaw of about 60-100%. But my top jaw is in the normal...
Are lumineers reversible? (Answered)
Hello, Are dental lumineers reversible? Also, must you have your teeth grinded down?
Elastic hook broke off one side only (Answered)
Hi there, I stumbled across your website as I am in an unfavorable position with my Invisalign treatment. My orthodontist is away and unreachable for the week and my elastic hook on the right side of my mouth broke off. The left hook is still...
Invisalign Braces Question (Answered)
I'm currently in the process of Invisalign; I've completed 33/33 trays and we decided a refine was needed. The orthodontist removed the attachments and took pictures to re-order new trays. They wont be in for a month so I have to continue to wear my...
OSTEOPOROSIS WITH INVISALIGN
I have osteoporosis with a negative T score in my lumbar spine of -2.9. I took alendronate for 3 months and had the side effect of my lower teeth shifting. I stopped it and have been off it for 4 months. I am considering geting Invisalign. Right...
Why am I not a candidate for Invisalign?
Hello! So I went to the orthodontics yesterday and they told me I'd get 3 years even though my teeth aren't bad, they're actually pretty straight. So, they found out I still have 1 baby tooth and its impacted because it was supposed to come out 3...
Can Invisalign be used with crowns and missing teeth? (Answered)
I am a 62 year old female. I have overjet, gaps in my top teeth, crowns, one missing tooth and several fillings. I hate my smile and was wondering if invisalign would work for me with crowns and etc.? Thank you.
I still tongue thrust after completing Invisalign. Will my teeth ever
I recently completed Invisalign express (10 trays). I had braces for several years as a child, but my lateral incisors in particular shifted a lot over time due to a) a tongue thrusting habit and b) bruxism. I now use a Vivera retainer. However,...