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Can a deviated septum be made worse by Invisalign? (photo)

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ladymindfulSep 10, 2014
It feels like my nose is splitting (I know not really). Before I got the Invisalign the deviated septum was annoying. Now it feels like with the teeth moving to make room it is getting worse. Do your roots shift along with the tooth? This crooked upper front tooth has a root that goes to the bottom of my nose.

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Dr. Kent Lauson, DDS, MS
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Answered on Oct 4, 2014
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