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Is It Possible for Patient with Gum Disease to Get Invisalign?
asked 2 years ago by NKhan in UK
Latest answer by Greg Jorgensen, DMD, MS
Question viewed 2,235 times
Tags: gums, candidate, gum disease
I'm considering Invisalign and one provider quoted £2300. My dentist is saying I have gum disease. I have had cleaning sessions done. The Invisalign provider at my dentist's office said to wait 6 months because of my gums and to get them in good condition.
The other dentist who quoted £2300 said he didn't notice any major problem he has done 1500+ cases so far. Not sure whether to go ahead or not?
10 answers to Is It Possible for Patient with Gum Disease to Get Invisalign?
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Sometimes Invisalign is the Treatment of Choice
Although Invisalign is a remarkable innovation in the orthodontic world, it has it's limitations. Some movements are inherently more difficult to achieve with plastic shells that snap over the teeth. For a person with periodontal disease however, Invisalign may be the treatment of choice. In addition to looking better and allowing patients to eat whatever they want, Invisalign offers patients the most flexibiltiy possible when it comes to keeping their teeth clean. That is essential for...
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Greg Jorgensen, DMD, MS
Albuquerque Orthodontist
Albuquerque Orthodontist
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First stop Periodontal Disease THEN do Invisalign.
To do Invisalign Orthodontics or any kind of orthodontic movement in the presence of active Periodontal Disease is to invite disaster. The destructive activity of Periodontal Disease could be accelerated during Invisalign or any Orthodontic movement of the teeth. If would be wise to find a General Dentist who can help you get your mouth healthy first and who is also capable of doing your Invisalign treatment as he can closely monitor your periodontal health during the...
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A. Vandiveer Strait, DDS
Wilton Cosmetic Dentist
Wilton Cosmetic Dentist
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Treatment of Gum Disease is Paramount!
Invisalign needs only to be done on healthy gums. Make sure you listen to the dentist who is telling you to take good care of your gums even if the time frame is 6 months. Trying invisalign on unhealthy gums or any orthodontic treatment, will not go well. Once you have your gums healthy and get the dentist's ok, then go for the invisalign procedure. It is a wonderful way to keep your gums in good shape once your teeth are straight. You will be...
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Robert Fields, DDS
Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist
Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist
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Manage gum disease first, then Invisalign
If your perio pockets depths have shrunken to a managable level and there isn't any active perio disease -- many gum problems are improved by straight teeth so it makes sense to get perio treatment first and Invisalign second.
Michael J. Thomas, DDS
Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist
Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist
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Periodontal disease and Invisalign
It is important to have periodontal disease cleared up before beginning treatment. Depending on the severity of the disease, you may need to wait longer.
It is possible that the treatment could fix some of the peridontal problems, or make it easier to maintain and keep problems from getting bigger.
M. Andrew Atwood, DDS
Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist
Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist
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Keeping your teeth is more important than having them straight
It is imperative that any periodontal concerns be taken care of and that you are cleared by your dentist or periodontist before beginning orthodontic treatment. Moderate to advance periodontal disease involves loss of bone support for the teeth, and attempting to move teeth just causes more inflamation. This may result in an acclerated rate of periodontal break down and eventual loss of teeth. Once your perio situation is cured and you choose to begin Invisalign treatment, it is important...
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Doug Depew, DMD
Atlanta Orthodontist
Atlanta Orthodontist
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Invisalign Risk Factors -- Gum Disease
One of the main risk factors for Invisalign patients is the presence of gum disease (untreated). If you have a minor case (gingivitis), you may begin treatment of the gingivitis at the same time you begin Invisalign treatment. However, if you have an area or areas of moderate or severe gum disease (periodontitis), you have to have these areas successfully treated first. If you begin Invisalign treatment at the same time, you may exacerbate the periodontitis.
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Any active, diagnosed periodontal disease should be treated and resolved before Invisalign
Imagine that the periodontium (gums and underlying bone) is the foundation in which teeth are stabilised. If the foundation is not healthy and stable, any further work will collapse or make periodontal issues worse. As far as waiting 6 months, it mat be exagerated, as any advanced periodontal therapy should be under control within a few months.
Anca Bazile, DDS
New York Cosmetic Dentist
New York Cosmetic Dentist
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Periodontal disease must be under control before beginning Invisalign
Before beginning any orthodontic treatment, including Invisalign, periodontal disease must be under control. Once the dentist or periodontist has done a thorough exam, done deep cleaning if necessary, and verified that the patient's periodontal disease is under control, it is then okay to proceed with invisalign. It is important to continue to see the periodontist or dentist to monitor the periodontal disease throughout treatment.
Gabriela Hricko, DDS
New York Orthodontist
New York Orthodontist
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Invisalign is fine if gum disease is controlled
If periodontal disease (or gum disease) is controlled, teeth can move as planned. If there is a lot of bone loss, there may not be a stable result and tooth loss is possible when attempting orthodontics in the presence of gum disease.
Waiting 6 months is likely overkill, but waiting 2-4 weeks and constant monitoring is likely enough.
