Category “Gum health”

Will my past gum disease ruin my chances of treatment with Invisalign?

October 18th, 2011

i had gum disease about 4 years ago and although it all seems to have abated, i know that it can return. Because of this gum disease some of my teeth have moved into unflattering positions and I am really unhappy with my smile. I would love to have straight teeth and really like the sound of invisalign, but i am worried that the gum disease may have weakened my teeth, gums and bones and that putting any pressure on them may cause horrible problems in the future. What should I do doctor?

Thank you

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Dr Adam Thorne

Harley Street Dental Studio
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I have recently overcome gum disease, would I be able to have Invisalign?

July 7th, 2011

Hello Doctor,

I wonder could you tell me, how long after gum disease are you allowed to have invisalign? I recently underwent some periodontal cleaning after my gums became swollen and sore. My dentist has xrayed my mouth and am I very lucky in that the disease hasn’t got to the roots. It has been 4 months since my cleaning and I have made sure to maintain a thorough cleaning routine brushing my teeth daily using mouthwash daily and flossing every few days.
I plan to go to my dentist in the next couple of weeks to confirm but just wanted to ask whether in your professional opinion, I would be viable for Invisalign? Thank you very much for your time doctor and any information you can give

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Dr Adam Thorne

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981

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My gums have become swollen, could my new retainer be the problem?

June 10th, 2011

Hello

i have recently started a course of invisalign and although I knew there would be discomfort, am now suffering from severely swollen gums, which only started happening around the same time as I got my Invisalign. I have been wearing them for 3 weeks and it has subsided, do you think I could be allergic to the material?
If this is the case what would be my options doctor?

thank you for your time

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Sorry to hear about your di… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Adam Thorne

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981

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Are my bleeding gums caused by Invisalign? My oral health is good. What is the problem?

May 23rd, 2011

Hello Doctor Kumar,

my Invisalign question is concerned with bleeding gums, which I have been getting quite often after the starting of my invisalign treatment. I am usually very thorough with my cleaning, brushing, flossing and using mouthwash and i also take great care to wash my brace when need be so I don’t think my hygiene is the problem in this case. Could you therefore please suggest any reason for why this would be happening? have an appointment booked for my dentist but would like a small piece of mind in the meantime.

Thank you for your time and I hope you can assist.

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