Hi- thanks for your question. Finding a dentist, even a dentist to do Invisalign is an important decision. Visiting the dentist's website or Facebook page, checking online for reviews, asking your friends/colleagues, etc. who they would recommend can provide you with a wealth of information. What kind of continuing education does the dentist do? This will tell you a lot as to their experience and openness to learning about the constantly-evolving field of dentistry. Meeting with a dentist and their team for a consultation can also help you determine if they're a good match for you. Hopefully this will help you find a professional who's experienced, caring, and exceptional at what they do! Take care!
Hello, and thanks for your question. If food continues to get caught in the areas between your teeth, that is definitely a possible culprit for what you've been experiencing. When food gets caught and is not removed, the bacteria causes odor, as well as tenderness of the gums. It's possible that the areas between your teeth are "too loose", and checking with your dentist will help determine the next course of action and possibly "tightening" those areas so that food doesn't get caught anymore. Thanks for your question!
Hi, thanks for your question. X-rays are the best way to ensure that the contacts (the proximity of each neighboring tooth) are not too tight, and not too loose, as well as to ensure that the crown fits to a patient's gumline properly. Best wishes to you!
Thanks for your question--to answer it further, having a gap between two front teeth is not necessarily a form of periodontal gum disease. Assuming gums/tissues are health, it could be a result of genetics, or even a result of the jaw/tooth size respectively. Of course, making sure that gums and teeth are in healthy condition is a primary focus, and regular checkups will help to ensure this.
Thanks for your question. One of the great things in today's society is that there are so many "miniature" versions of things to keep folks prepared without being burdened with clutter and excess. That being said, a do-it-yourself kit with travel-size toothpaste and a compact toothbrush in a plastic zipper-top bag would be an inexpensive and effective way to allow for brushing away from home. This could easily fit in a book bag, purse, locker, desk, etc.--kudos to you for being so prepared!
