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Can you get Invisalign or braces after a root canal and a crown?

Breharris626Dec 4, 2013
I had a root canal done and a crown put on because about 2 years ago I broke half of my tooth. Now I have a bit of a gap so I was wondering if I could braces or Invisalign ? Which one would be better for it ?

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Dr. Frank Celenza, DDS, PC
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Answered on Dec 5, 2013
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Dr. Arezoo Nasiry, DDS
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