Can you get invisalign with periodontal disease

Can you get invisalign with periodontal disease
Gum disease affects roughly half of the adults in the United States. For most people, the condition is fairly mild. However, when it becomes advanced enough, it can lead to serious complications, including bone loss in the jaw. If your jaw has been weakened by gum disease or other circumstances, you might think that you aren’t a candidate for Invisalign in Yuba City. However, that isn’t necessarily true. It might still be possible for you to achieve the straight, beautiful smile of your dreams.

Consult with Your Dentist and Periodontist

If you are suffering from gum disease, your general dentist may have referred you to a periodontist, a doctor who specializes in gum health. Talk to your periodontist about your desire to undergo orthodontic treatment. They’ll provide you with an honest opinion on whether it is safe for you to do so. In general, if your bone loss is fairly minimal, and the bone is stable enough to endure Invisalign treatment, it is likely that you will be able to receive Invisalign.

The dentist who will provide your Invisalign can keep in touch with your periodontist, and the two of them will work as a team to help you achieve a healthier, straighter, and more attractive smile. If it turns out that you are not a candidate for Invisalign, there may be other treatment options that your cosmetic dentist in Yuba City can offer to improve your teeth’s appearance.

Invisalign May Be Good for Your Jawbone

The pressure that Invisalign applies to your teeth may cause a very slight degree of bone loss. However, straightening out your teeth can actually have long-term benefits for your jaw. That is because well-aligned teeth are much easier to keep clean than ones that are overcrowded or otherwise out of place. Therefore, you will have more power to prevent your gum disease from recurring and causing even more damage to your bone.

Also, gums tend to fit more tightly around properly aligned teeth. Your newly repositioned smile will therefore be better able to stop the bacteria that causes gum disease from sneaking into your bone.

Even before your Invisalign treatment is complete, you may experience some benefits that help you manage your gum disease. For example, since the aligners are removable, you’ll be able to brush and floss your teeth without the use of special tools. Traditional braces lack this advantage, and some people find it challenging to maintain a clean mouth while wearing them.

Bone loss doesn’t necessarily rule you out as a candidate for Invisalign. To learn more about whether this orthodontic treatment is right for you, talk to your local team of dental experts.

About the Author

Dr. Ajaipal Sekhon has been serving as a dentist in Yuba City for ten years. He is a certified Invisalign provider and enjoys helping patients to discover the health and aesthetic benefits of well-aligned teeth. To ask questions about this treatment or to schedule a consultation, contact our office at 530-822-9090.

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January 19, 2010

Asked By:

NKhan

in England, United Kingdom

I'm considering Invisalign and one provider quoted £2300. My dentist is saying I have gum disease. I have had cleaning sessions done. The Invisalign provider at my dentist's office said to wait 6 months because of my gums and to get them in good condition.The other dentist who quoted £2300 said he didn't notice any major problem he has done 1500+ cases so far. Not sure whether to go ahead or not?

Answer: Sometimes Invisalign is the Treatment of Choice

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Answer: Sometimes Invisalign is the Treatment of Choice

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Answer: Previous history of gum disease that is now stable, is not a contraindication for Invisalign

Answer: Previous history of gum disease that is now stable, is not a contraindication for Invisalign

January 12, 2011

Answer: First stop Periodontal Disease THEN do Invisalign.

January 12, 2011

Answer: First stop Periodontal Disease THEN do Invisalign.

November 4, 2010

Answer: Treatment of Gum Disease is Paramount!

November 4, 2010

Answer: Treatment of Gum Disease is Paramount!

Can you straighten teeth with periodontal disease?

People with a history of gum disease can have orthodontic treatment, but they should not do so until the gums are healthy and stable, and even then they should be closely supervised by a dentist or orthodontist while getting treatment in order to confirm that their gum disease is arrested,” Springs says.

Can Invisalign worsen gum disease?

Invisalign® clear aligners should not cause gum disease as long as the wearer adheres to the guidelines for the correct care of the aligners. If a wearer does not maintain the aligners with a daily cleaning as well as cleaning the teeth between meals, then there is a greater possibility of gum disease and cavities.

What disqualifies you from using Invisalign?

Invisalign limitations Severe overbite: Though a regular overbite may be addressed, severe overbite may require the use of braces. Tooth shape: Too-short or pegged teeth can prevent Invisalign from working properly. Tooth position: If your teeth are too rotated, Invisalign cannot shift them into proper alignment.

Can you get orthodontic treatment with periodontal disease?

With severe gum disease, tooth loss and loose gums are very real problems, making braces an impossibility in some cases. However, if a dentist can get gum disease under control, then a patient might be able to have braces with gum disease.