Sage-Tips

Can a root canal cause teeth to shift?

If you simply extract the infected tooth, the space caused by the missing tooth will cause the surrounding teeth to shift into that space. This shift could cause a miss alignment in your mouth that can result in problems with your jaw.

Can I still get braces if I have a root canal?

If you wonder, “Can I put braces if I have a root canal?” the answer is yes. The orthodontist will use his or her best judgment to install a corrective system that preserves the integrity of your root canal work. You should allow enough time to pass after your root canal surgery before you get braces.

Do crowns affect Invisalign?

Invisalign works very well to align teeth that have crowns (caps). The clear aligning trays are custom fit over and around your existing crown. Tooth movement will take place just like a tooth without a crown.

How common is root damage with Invisalign?

Orthodontic treatment with Invisalign® aligners could lead to RR. However, its incidence resulted to be very similar to that described for orthodontic light forces, with an average percentage of RR < 10\% of the original root length.

Do teeth relapse after Invisalign?

Prevention of Relapse Ligaments that connect the teeth to the jaw bone are responsible for pulling teeth. Orthodontic relapse is the process where these ligaments pull the teeth back after Invisalign.

Can Invisalign move root canal teeth?

Root resorption: Invisalign® has to cause a cellular response in the roots of the teeth in order to let them move. On rare occasions, it is possible for the cellular response to damage the ends of the roots of the teeth.

Can you get Invisalign If you have missing teeth?

Even though it presents a challenge, Invisalign is still an option even if you have a few missing teeth. However, at the discretion of your dentist, a different route might prove easier. For example, if you are missing a front tooth, creating a fake tooth allows you to opt for Invisalign.

Can I get Invisalign with short roots?

Certainly, using Invisalign whenever possible can reduce the risk of root shortening. It has also been found that root resorption tends to occur more when teeth are moved either too slowly or too quickly.

Should you get a crown before Invisalign?

“The short answer to this question is that, typically, we recommend waiting until after your Invisalign treatment to have any restorative work done,” says your Eagan ORTHODONTIST. Some restorations, such as bridges or dental implants, can offer resistance to tooth movement.

Does Invisalign weaken roots?

Patients may wonder about the risk of getting root damage from braces. Before we dive in, we want you to know that you don’t have to fear root damage from Invisalign® or braces. Most patients will experience insignificant root damage, also known as root resorption, but this is normal!

Does Invisalign shorten roots?

While root resorption and root shortening can be mitigated, it’s difficult to prevent without foregoing orthodontic treatment altogether. Certainly, using Invisalign whenever possible can reduce the risk of root shortening.