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

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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.

Kent Lauson, DDS, MS · Answer

Invisalign won't make a deviated septum worse.  With the crowding of teeth that you have, the straightening of teeth should also allow for expansion of your upper arch form, which should improve the nasal blockage, not make it worse.  However if you have a nasal blockage due to the deviated septum, you should either have expansion of your upper jaw or nasal surgery to eliminate the deviation of the septum.  It is very important for you to establish proper nasal breathing.  Mouth breathing is very bad for your over all health for many reasons, including the lack of oxygen that results from mouth breathing.

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