Q.
Hello Dr. Patel. I am thinking about getting Invisalign to straighten my teeth.
Unfortunately, I grind my teeth in my sleep. Does this affect the aligners?
Hello Dr. Patel. I am thinking about getting Invisalign to straighten my teeth.
Unfortunately, I grind my teeth in my sleep. Does this affect the aligners?
Thank you, Lisa.
A.
Hello Lisa, thank you for your question. Seeing as the aligners are changed every 2 weeks, it’s very unlikely that you will grind through them in such a short space of time.Although I can’t imagine there being any problems with Invisalign in your case, there are alternative discreet orthodontic systems, such as Incognito lingual braces.
Hello Lisa, thank you for your question. Seeing as the aligners are changed every 2 weeks, it’s very unlikely that you will grind through them in such a short space of time.Although I can’t imagine there being any problems with Invisalign in your case, there are alternative discreet orthodontic systems, such as Incognito lingual braces.
As a tooth-grinder, it’s probably worth speaking to your dentist about looking at your jaw joint before undergoing treatment. Once your teeth have been re-positioned though, tooth grinding may not be as much of a problem for you as your bite will be improved.
Dr Riten Patel
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