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Invisalign and clenching?

kostSep 9, 2020
Hello. If I clench and squeeze my teeth, can I have Invisalign treatment? I'm scared if I squeeze my teeth too hard. Is it possible that tray can touch my gum line and get receding gums? Thank you.

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Dr. Eric Johnson, DMD
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Answered on Oct 22, 2020
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