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by nick0771
Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:10 pm
Forum: Invisalign-type Braces (Clear Aligners)
Topic: Invisalign to close expansion gaps?
Replies: 3
Views: 1707

invisalign vs brace

Hi Kristy. I've got a 4mm overbite and a gap between my top front teeth. After consulting a couple of orthodontists, I decided to go for 18 months using a lingual brace due to the likelihood of better results. Invisalign bend teeth back whereas a brace, be it lingual or otherwise, pull teeth back ne...
by nick0771
Tue Jul 28, 2009 3:10 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: 3 weeks in and 75 to go !
Replies: 0
Views: 768

3 weeks in and 75 to go !

Hi. Nick here Got a lingual brace fitted onto my upper teeth 3 weeks ago. I've got gappy front teeth and a 4mm overbite which I'm hoping to improve a bit. Speech felt terrible for first 2 weeks but actually I don't think anybody really noticed. Getting used to picking bits of veg out of my teeth and...