Can an Invisalign tray pull a tooth out?

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Since my dentist put 5 attachments on my bottom teeth a few days ago, it has been very difficult and painful to remove my Invisalign bottom tray. Every time I do, I expect a tooth to come out with it. I noticed today that the bottom teeth are slightly loose now. I know this is normal but I am terrified of losing a tooth. Are the trays strong enough to pull out an otherwise healthy tooth? What is the best process for removing the tray to hopefully avoid any such risk?

Joseph Goodman, DDS, DMD · Answer

After having done Invisalign cases myself and having had Invisalign done on myself, I find it hard to believe a tooth could come out from the trays going in and out.  If the tooth is healthy, sound and strong it should never come out from pulling on the trays. Slight loosening of your teeth during Invisalign treatment is normal and to expected. Consult tour dentist please. 
Joseph Goodman DDS, Beverly Hills CA

Andy Shieh, DMD · Answer

With that said, it is very important that you call your Invisalign provider and make an appointment to go over tray removal instructions. With these aligners on top of multiple attachments, you don’t want to start forcefully yanking on them when trying to remove your aligner. The fact that your tooth is mobile is another concern. Teeth should not be loose when undergoing Invisalign treatment unless your tooth was loose before the Invisalign treatment. Either way, removing your aligner incorrectly definitely can cause further damage to your loose tooth. I’ve had patient with 9 attachements on the same arch and with the correct method of removing the aligner taught/learned, it can be very straight forward and safe. Make a follow up appointment with your dentist now.

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