I have a question that really concerns me… Can the rubber bands on my Invisalign make my bite crooked if they pull at two different angles? Explanation: I just started treatment and the hooks on the left side of my upper trays were somehow cut backwards, so they won’t hold the bands. Originally, both hooks were on my canines but the orthodontist hand cut new slits on my left “first premolars” for my first few trays. He put in an order for my trays to get corrected but I won’t get those until tray 6-7. The problem is the bands pull at different angles and from asymmetrical locations. I’m not wearing them because it feels like my bite is going to be crooked. Should I be concerned?
Great question. Asymmetric elastic patterns aren't uncommon and often we use them if there are differences in the tooth anatomy (right vs. left). Your orthodontist should be able to provide a reason as to why the rubber bands are on different teeth. Good luck!
One question, can invisalign help correct my gummy smile? My dentist wanted to use microimplants and braces on me, but I'm thinking a lot about giving invisalign a try. Thanks!
I have a question that really concerns me…
Can the rubber bands on my Invisalign make my bite crooked if they pull at two different angles?
Explanation: I just started treatment and the hooks on the left side of my upper trays were somehow cut backwards, so they won’t hold the bands. Originally, both hooks were on my canines but the orthodontist hand cut new slits on my left “first premolars” for my first few trays. He put in an order for my trays to get corrected but I won’t get those until tray 6-7.
The problem is the bands pull at different angles and from asymmetrical locations. I’m not wearing them because it feels like my bite is going to be crooked. Should I be concerned?
Great question. Asymmetric elastic patterns aren't uncommon and often we use them if there are differences in the tooth anatomy (right vs. left). Your orthodontist should be able to provide a reason as to why the rubber bands are on different teeth. Good luck!
One question, can invisalign help correct my gummy smile? My dentist wanted to use microimplants and braces on me, but I'm thinking a lot about giving invisalign a try. Thanks!