Should I continue Invisalign with pulpitis?

Question

I was on month 3 of Invisalign and my tooth, #7, became extremely painful. I've been told by 3 dentists so far that the tooth has no degradation or gum disease. Had X-ray. No cracks, cavities or anything. The Invisalign dentist said the pulp was inflamed and said to continue Invisalign new tray schedules. I was prescribed steroids to reduce inflammation. 2 months of severe pain the tooth died resulting in a gray tooth and root canal. Why was I told to continue Invisalign?

Natwarlal Tibrewal, BDS · Answer

Hi, sorry to hear adverse effect during treatment with invisalign. Any ortho treatment involves moving the teeth and thus can lead to nerve and blood supply cut off in any tooth. This can sometimes lead to bacterial invasion in tooth and abscess formation. Once root treated and everything back to normal, the tooth can be moved again, hopefully without any more problems.Once the tooth becomes excessively painful, less likely to will revert to normal without added treatment.

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