Can tartar/calculus affect my Invisalign treatment?

January 21, 2016
Asked By:Yondy in Australia, AU

Hello, I recently realized that I have slight tartar buildup on the sides of one of my bottom tooth (right lateral incisor). This probably happened when I started my treatment that specific tooth was extremely painful to touch, so I did a bad job cleaning that spot for a day or two. I will be seeing my dentist in 5 days to get it removed, will having it affect the movement of my teeth or gums at all? I'm on tray number 2 as of now.

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January 22, 2016

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