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Can you get tooth decay under an Invisalign attachment if teeth were not cleaned properly?

Pony1991Sep 14, 2015
I got 22 attachments recently, Just before the appointment I absentmindedly ate a sugary snack. I brushed my teeth very briefly afterwards before leaving the house. During the appointment the orthodontist didn't clean my teeth and I am now worried that I could have bacteria/sugar below the attachments which may cause decay or staining? Is this a genuine concern and can I do something about it? or is it unlikely that bacteria can grow under the attachment due to lack of oxygen etc? Thank you!

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Dr. Kenneth A. Barton, DDS
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Answered on Oct 20, 2015
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