Can I get an infection and sensitive teeth using Invisalign?

Question

I’m using Invisalign for 4 months now, I’m almost finishing. But today when I woke up I took my braces off and I saw in the back of the treatment a white fluid like pus, with a weird smell just in that area. I dont have pain at all I just had sensitive teeth since 2 months ago. I’ve never had sensitive teeth before and I brush my teeth very well after eating. What I can do?

Neal Nealis, DDS (retired) · Answer

Aligners will not cause an infection. You say that you brush very well, but do you also floss? Brushing cleans only one half of each tooth. Floss cleans the other half. If you are seeing pus, then you have either a gum infection from periodontitis or a tooth abscess from a dead tooth. Either way you need to see a dentist and preferably either a periodontist or an endodontist, depending upon which is causing your problem.

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