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So that patients don't have to rely on the appliance to relieve their symptoms, permanent options may include reshaping the enamel of the teeth; reconstruction, which involves making the teeth higher by using crowns to permanently realign the bite; and moving teeth to optimal position with orthodontic appliances, such as braces or Invisalign.
Even so, you should let your orthodontist know if you feel you are having any adverse reaction to any orthodontic appliance.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "The most gratifying thing I have accomplished as a dental hygienist is saving the teeth of a 16-year-old patient who wore orthodontic appliances for years and never had her teeth cleaned.
 
 
 
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