09/01/2026
✨Mellion Smile Monday! ✨
At the new patient exam, the patient presented with:
🌀 Spacing
🌀 Midlines not aligned
🌀 Overbite
Dr. Zach and Dr. Alex recommended Invisalign to correct this patient's moderate spacing in both the upper and lower teeth. During the initial evaluation, they also noted that the patient's dental midlines were misaligned, which contributed to an improper bite on the right side. To correct the bite and achieve a healthy, balanced occlusion, the patient wore rubber bands on the right side throughout treatment. Establishing a proper bite helps support the long-term health and function of the teeth.
The patient also had a deep overbite, meaning the upper front teeth overlapped the lower front teeth more than ideal. Correcting the overbite helps protect the lower front teeth from excessive wear over time. In addition, the patient's upper lateral incisors were undersized, a common condition. Dr. Zach and Dr. Alex intentionally maintained small spaces around these teeth to allow for future bonding or crowns, creating ideal tooth proportions while improving the fit of the bite and providing proper clearance for the front teeth.
The patient was very compliant throughout treatment and did an excellent job wearing her Invisalign aligners as instructed. By continuing to wear her retainers after treatment, she will maintain her beautiful smile and preserve the ideal spacing needed for her future restorations, ensuring long-lasting, healthy results.
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