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Is it possible for me to get bonding done or to crowns to close large space?

Waxup prior to closing gap with bonding
Jan 17, 2019

Bonding is possible, however would make your teeth look quite unproportional as they would end up too wide. If Invisalign is not an option, you could have your dentist do a wax up model for you. That means they would make a mold of your teeth and add wax to close the gap as a mock up. That would allow both you and the dentist to see what the teeth would look like with bonding and allow you to decide if that is a result you would be happy with compared to what you have now, prior to…

Chronic gums inflammation around crowns. What should I do?

May need crown lengthening or replacement
Jan 5, 2019

I’m sorry to hear you’re having such issues with your crowns. First of all, if you haven’t yet, I would recommend getting an evaluation by a periodontist to determine the cause of your gum pain. However, the two most common reasons we see for gum pain around crowns are that the crowns were placed too deep under the gums, meaning they are too close to the bone. It is necessary to have 3mm of distance between the crown and your bone and if that is not present the gums become…

Do I have bone loss? Should I get a bone graft?

Bone loss is present
Jan 5, 2019

Thank you for submitting the photos. There are most certainly signs of bone loss in some of your teeth. Bone loss has multiple categories – some can be improved with a bone graft (a vertical defect), others cannot (horizontal loss). You seem to have a few areas of the kind that can be improved so I would highly recommend seeing a periodontist as soon as possible. There are many other factors that would determine the recommended treatment (active periodontal infection, deep pockets,…

Is it normal to have some tingling when wearing a new set of aligners?

Normal sensations with new set of aligners
Jan 5, 2019

Pressure and some tingling are normal with a new Invisalign tray since each tray is applying additional pressure to various areas in your mouth which can be painful initially and typically gets better within 1-2 days. However, if the tingling you’re experiencing seems excessive or doesn’t improve when you take the tray out, I would recommend seeing your doctor to evaluate the tooth. Make sure you’re seeing your doctor for regular Invisalign visits as well as dental check up visits to…

During the course of Clear Correct Aligner treatment, what happens if decay develops under a crown?

Crown can be made to fit aligner
Jan 4, 2019

If decay is detected during clear aligner treatment, it is highly recommended to not delay treatment, especially since the extent of the decay under a crown cannot be truly evaluated until the crown is removed and could be worse than it appears. What we do in our office if a crown needs to be replaced during clear aligner treatment is keep you in the same aligner until the crown comes back and send the lab the next aligner. The lab can digitally scan the inside of the aligner…

Could I be eligible for Invisalign to fix my gaps?

Invisalign candidate, sequence depends on surgical treatment plan.
Jan 3, 2019

This really depends on where your permanent canines are, and what is the plan to get them out if it is possible to do so. Have you seen an oral surgeon to evaluate the plan to expose those teeth once the baby teeth are removed? Often we like to place all the teeth in the right position and create the space necessary for your permanent canines prior to bringing them in, and then you may need to touch up on the position once they’re in. However, without seeing an x-ray or knowing the…