Can I Get a Root Canal if I Wear Invisalign?

One of the great things about removable appliances is they allow access for other purposes.  Root canal therapy is done by accessing the middle of the tooth from the top or back of the tooth.  This won't affect the shape of the tooth, so the Invisalign aligners will still fit.

The answer is yes, you can have a root canal and be in active invisalign treatment. However if you are actively getting a new tray you may want to hold off on getting a new tray soon after the treatment. The teeth can be tender or brusied after the nerve is treated and having a new tray that is putting active pressure could be painful. So if the nerve dies you have no option but to treat the tooth or risk major infections but maybe delay the succession of getting the next tray for a week.

Hi Toronto

Yes you can get root canal treatment during invisalign treatment. 

Just let your endodontist know so he/she can make sure the aligner fit wont be affected.

Good luck!

Dr. Alper