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My Gums Are Red and Irritated Since I Started Wearing Invisalign, What Can I Do?

Amanda6Aug 3, 2011
This is the 2nd day I am wearing invisalign. A part of my gums is red, irritated and sore. It looks like its bleeding but its not. What does this mean and how can i treat it?

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Dr. Mazyar Moshiri, DMD, MS
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Answered on Aug 4, 2011
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Dr. Leonard Tau, DMD
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Answered on Aug 5, 2011
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