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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Be patient! Starting any type of dental treatment (whether it be with braces, Invisalign, or other treatments) will not be completely comfortable at first. The first few days of having something foreign in your mouth are always an adjustment. The trays take a few days to really settle in and...
Dear Skarlet,Thank you for posting your question on Real Self. I recommend scheduling a general exam and prophylaxis with your general dentist before starting any type of orthodontic treatment. Regarding your 'dead' tooth, it is possible to start treatment but you will need to monitor it very...
Dear Yondy,Thank you for posting your question on Real Self. I will do my best to answer your question with the information provided.Going straight to the point, attachments are important. In general, if one attachment does happen to come off, it's not a severe emergency....