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What Happens if You Forget to Wear Your Invisalign Aligners?

When it comes to orthodontic treatment, not many options offer the same freedom and flexibility as Invisalign®. The clear aligners straighten your teeth and can be removed when eating or brushing. However, this benefit may come with some drawbacks. When patients do not wear their aligners often enough, it can impede their progress or cause a relapse. At Tower Dental in Balwyn, we want your Invisalign treatment to be as successful as possible.

So how does Invisalign work, and what happens if you forgot to wear Invisalign for a week?

Your Top 3 Dental Veneer Questions Answered

How Much Of My Tooth Is Removed With Veneers?
This really depends on what the veneer is being used for.  A veneer can be as thin as 1/2 mm, or about the thickness of a fingernail.  So if the dentist is adding bulk and length to a tooth, very little enamel needs to be removed.  But if your dentist in Kew is trying to make teeth appear straighter or reshape them, we often need to take away more enamel where the teeth stick out too far.  Also, if they are trying to cover dark, stained teeth, the veneer needs to be thicker so the porcelain can hide the dark tooth underneath without looking too “chalky”.  In addition, if the tooth already has fillings, they will extend the veneer to cover the fillings.  One thing to keep in mind is that the thicker the veneer, the more creative the lab can be in creating an aesthetic, natural looking tooth.  On the other hand, the less tooth that is removed by your dentist in Surrey Hills, the more enamel is left to bond to.

In saying that, some veneers don't require any removal of tooth structure at all! Proper planning and expertise always lead to the optimal aesthetic success and beauty.

Is your child wearing the right mouthguard?

You wouldn't let your child ride a bike without a helmet and protective padding, right? Yet it might surprise you to know that many Aussie parents are risking their children's teeth by having them wear less than effective mouthguards when playing other sports.

What is tooth pain signaling, and what should you do about it

Did you know that the most common cause of dental pain is tooth decay? This bacterial infection can spread through many parts of the tooth, and even into the gum tissue. Traumatic damage and gum disease can also result in tooth pain.