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Can misaligned teeth be corrected by invisible aligners?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I had braces when I was 20 years old. Now it has been 4 years since removing my braces. I did not wear retainers for six months. I used it only for a month. During my treatment, my dentist used an elastic band on one side of my upper tooth for two months. This resulted in a misaligned tooth where one side is protruding from the other. What can I do now? I started wearing retainers to reduce further protruding. Can this be corrected by wearing braces again especially invisible aligners?

Answered by Dr. Beryl F

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BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Beryl F is a Dental Surgeon with nine years of clinical experience. She is an expert in diagnosing, preventing, and treating diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity and adjacent structures and tissues, particularly in the maxillofacial area. She completed her BDS from The Tamilnadu Dr. M. G. R. Medical University, Chennai.

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Hi,

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I understand your concern. Relapse can be corrected by wearing braces again. Invisible aligners are ideal for minor corrections. Since your previous retainers fit you now, then your relapse can be minor and it can be corrected by wearing invisible aligners. Kindly consult your orthodontist and do a clinical examination. Follow your treatment by using retainers.

Answered by Dr. Beryl F
Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At June 26, 2020
Reviewed At June 28, 2024

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Beryl F is a Dental Surgeon with nine years of clinical experience. She is an expert in diagnosing, preventing, and treating diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity and adjacent structures and tissues, particularly in the maxillofacial area. She completed her BDS from The Tamilnadu Dr. M. G. R. Medical University, Chennai.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Beryl F is a Dental Surgeon with nine years of clinical experience. She is an expert in diagnosing, preventing, and treating diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity and adjacent structures and tissues, particularly in the maxillofacial area. She completed her BDS from The Tamilnadu Dr. M. G. R. Medical University, Chennai.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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