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u/GaryNOVA — 7 days ago
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where can i get these journals such as jco - journal of clinical orthodontics or ajodo articles for free is there any way for it or not pls i want suggestions

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u/Active_Big_9385 — 4 days ago
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Invisalign Prior To Dental Implants - What Should I Ask My Ortho & Dentist?

I start Invisalign tomorrow (my first trays) with my orthodontist.

I have plans to get dental implants after Invisalign treatment is complete. My treatment plan is estimated to 24 months (at least that's what my ortho told me at my July consultation).

I'm missing my 2 back left molars (no gaps; it's the furthest back teeth on the left). So i plan to get dental implants after Invisalign.

My ortho is aware and plans to use TADs to move my upper left back teeth up that have slowly been coming down due to the vacancy of my back left 2 molars. The teeth coming down are only visible by xray right now. I had bone grafts around 2017/18/or 19 when the 2 lower molars were removed to preserve the site.

I'm worried about the fit of my future retainers during the entire implant and crown process. I hope my teeth can stay aligned while I wait for that process.

**Any advice? Any questions I should ask my ortho and my dentist?**

For reference: My top teeth are described as "flaring when viewed in-person. On xray,

Moderate overbite & overjet with Mild crowding on top and bottom."

31 y/o female

I was told at the Ortho consultation that Invisalign will likely take 24 months and close collaboration between the ortho and general dentist. ((General dentist will be placing the implants in the future, but I'm also considering finding someone who specializes in implants to do it.)) My current ortho only does braces and Invisalign at his office.

***PHOTOS ADDED BELOW FOR REFERENCE

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u/SpeechLangNErrthang — 10 days ago
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Should I go for a second opinion?

Had an appointment with my orthodontist today.

I have a crooked/backward incisor. He is trying to pull that teeth forward now and it seems that there's not enough space for that teeth to come forward. I'm scared that the other incisors (central) may get flared because of this.

Orthodontist said that it would take only a month to bring it forward.

They also gave a bite block which can be seen in the picture. My molars are aching because of that. One of the most painful things I've come across 😭

u/Natural-Scheme-437 — 10 days ago
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tried to force my retainers back onto my teeth then learned it was a bad idea. did i do damage?

hi i tried to force my retainers back onto my teeth to get them to straighten out again. i did this for about 2 days then started searching on reddit and saw that i shouldnt do that. so now im just wondering if having them on for 2 days would have caused any damage to my teeth?

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u/dogshlongberg — 10 days ago