What is the general likelihood that Invisalign will cause me to lose my one baby tooth?

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I am a 35 year old considering Invisalign. I have 1 baby tooth that has NO adult tooth underneath. and it has a filling in it (originally amalgam then changed to composite). I am concerned orthodontics may cause the tooth to fall out either through the force and movement of the teeth or from root resorption. I read resorption naturally occurs in baby teeth & that minor root resorption is common in orthodontics. What is the general likelihood that Invisalign will cause me to lose this baby tooth?

Patricia Moezinia, DDS · Answer

undoubtedly the temporary tooth will be lost with time, since its root is shorter than in a permanent tooth, so I would recommend including the extraction of that baby tooth in the invisalign treatment in order to close the space or place an implant, depending on the position of your remaining teeth. This will save you time and money in the future since you can foresee that the tooth will be lost and give you a solution before this happens.

What is the general likelihood that Invisalign will cause me to lose my one baby tooth?

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