Can I wear Invisalign if I have osteoporosis in my hip and spine?

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I have a gap on each side of my upper teeth.

Eric Johnson, DMD · Answer

Just make sure to tell your dentist or orthodontist if you take any Bisphosphonates (for osteoporosis or cancer treatment) or ibuprofen. Since Invisalign moves teeth through bone this can be important. Ibuprofen should be avoided since moving teeth requires inflammation, ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory.

John McDonald, DMD · Answer

Many osteoporosis medications inhibit the bone remodeling that is necessary to move teeth.  Sometimes, medication can be stopped for a short period of time to allow orthodontic treatment to take place.

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