Posts tagged “sucking thumb”

Would Invisalign be suitable for closing open bites?

March 24th, 2011

Hi, until i was eight i sucked my thumb and as a result i have an open bite. my teeth do not meet at he front and although it isn’t that noticeable i feel really self conscious about it. I also wouldn’t want everyone to know i have braces. So would invisalign be suitable for me? how is it in closing open bites? thanks,

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Dr Raj Kumar

Forma 86
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Can Invisalign fix teeth that have gone bad by sucking thumb?

October 13th, 2010

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I had braces when I was younger but they went bad when I was still sucking my thumb. I had problems at home which was the reason for this. I am now in my early 20s and wondering if Invisalign can help to fix my teeth again?,

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Dr Michael Akere

London Bridge Dental Practice
108-110 Tooley Street, London Greater London, SE1 2TH
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Is open bite caused by thumb sucking treatable?

March 17th, 2010

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Because when I was younger i sucked my thumb for too long my bite is not completely right and my arch is gapped. I can sometimes see people looking at my teeth when I am talking to them and I will always cover my mouth when I smile or lauyght. My teeth are an ambarassement so can invisalign help me?,

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