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I Have Periodontal Disease Which is Treated, Is Invisalign Recommended? (photo)

godkhiarJun 11, 2012
I have recently been treated for periodontal disease. Unfortunately it has caused a minor gap (<1mm) in my front 2 teeth. - Should i consider invisalign? - Will this hurt by bones which are probably already weak? - Will i need to wear permanent retainers/wire to keep the new position in place? Or do i risk them going back to the present position? - Should i consider a simple tooth filling/extension to solve the problem? Earlier my teeth had excellent position and never had gaps.

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Dr. Jacqueline Demko, DDS, MSD
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Answered on Aug 30, 2012
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Dr. Lawrence Singer, DMD (in memoriam)
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