My gums are sensitive and I noticed they bleed when I floss and they also look a bit swollen. To add, i use Invisalign retainers. I went to a dentist and he recommended the Arestin treatment. The gums do not look severe however it is a bother. Is there another alternative to the Arestin? I find this treatment too pricey for my condition. Should I look for another dentist for a second opinion? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.
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Its always advisable to quit smoking. but answer is yes, u can smoke. as u r worried about staining of attachment, no need to worry about only attachment, smoking makes whole tooth yellow, so if u r smoker thn its advisable to go for teeth whitening when you feel teeth are yellow.
Ideally the plastic edge should follow the margin of your gums. By the looks of your photos it appears to be off by maybe 1 millimeter. I wouldn’t worry about such a small descrepancy unless the edge is bothering your cheek and preventing you from wanting to wear your aligners.
There are a couple of different options for making your teeth look more symmetrical. Invisalign or Veneers/Crowns may be good options. Please share some photos of your smile so we can give you recommendations.