I got a crown after a root canal procedure more than 5 years ago. Since February 2016, I started wearing Invisalign braces. This week when I switched to my 7 out of 20 aligners, I have been noticing bleeding around that particular crown. Could it be from wearing braces? My dentist checked my x-ray last year and didn't notice anything odd with this tooth area.
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I am an Elite Invisalign Provider, having successfully treated over 3000 cases. That being said after viewing your photos , I strongly recommend Invisalign.
Hi shellbee,My opinion is that you should have the damaged retainer replaced. It took months of careful treatment and a lot of dedication by you and your dentist to get your teeth to their final position. Since the retainer is a custom device that is made to keep your teeth precisely in p...
Hello there,Invisalign counts on you wearing your trays 22 hours per day to achieve the desired results. Sometimes life does not always permit, and wearing your trays for 30 minutes less occasionally will not impact your treatment. However, do NOT get in the habit of wearing them less than ...
