How Does Invisalign® Help With Gum Disease?

Teeth misalignment is a common occurrence among many people, and it plays a role in increasing their risk of gum disease. Even for individuals who brush and floss their teeth twice daily, misaligned teeth can make it hard to do a thorough job. For these people, Invisalign® serves as a solution to perfect their smiles and helps with their gum disease.

 

What Is Invisalign?

Invisalign are clear trays that you fit over your teeth to align them. You can remove them whenever you want to eat, brush, or floss your teeth. Your dentist will recommend wearing the Invisalign trays for at least 22 hours every day. You will do so for one to two weeks. After, you will visit your dentist for another set of trays.

Your dentist will determine a suitable Invisalign fit depending on how your teeth move. The cycle continues until you achieve your desired results. Most patients take six to 18 months, depending on the nature of their case.

What Can Affect the Effectiveness of Aligners?

It is essential to wear your Invisalign trays for up to 22 hours to ensure they work effectively. Your dentist will advise you to remove them only when eating, brushing, or flossing your teeth.

You need to wash your trays carefully, avoiding the use of hot water so that you do not change their fit. Hot water can warp the plastic material, making the Invisalign ineffective.

The degree of complexity of your orthodontic problems may also affect the effectiveness of the aligners. You may experience complex bite or spacing issues if it takes longer for the Invisalign to work than it should.

What Is Gum Disease?

Gum disease or periodontal disease is a severe infection of the bone and gum tissue surrounding your teeth. The mouth bacteria on the gum line eats the bone that holds your teeth in place.

The accumulated bacteria will eat away the bone in your jaw progressively. As a result, the destroyed bone structure leads to pockets between your teeth and gums. The pockets widen over time, letting in bacteria that cause further harm by eating away more bone. Gum disease is not curable, but you can manage the condition with the help of your dentist.

Signs and Symptoms of Gum Disease

You may potentially have gum disease if you experience the following warning signs:

·      Swollen or red gums.

·      An awful taste that stays throughout.

·      Bad breath.

·      Loose teeth.

·      Bleeding gums.

·      Tender gums.

·      Teeth sensitivity.

·      Pain when chewing.

·      Change in your bite.

·      Receding gums.

·      Changes in how your partial dentures fit.

How Invisalign Helps With Gum Disease

Misaligned and crooked teeth trap bacteria between them easily. The teeth angulation makes it hard to get rid of the trapped bacteria when you brush and floss. Invisalign not only helps your dental cosmetic needs but also tends to the health of your gums and teeth.

Invisalign helps correct teeth misalignment and crookedness. It lessens the risk of having bacteria trapped in the hard-to-reach parts of your teeth. With Invisalign, you can clean your teeth easily compared to traditional braces that are not removable.

Invisalign aligners make the gums healthier by not trapping plaque. They sit above the gumline, allowing nothing over the gums.

 

For more about Invisalign, visit Align Dental at our office in Boston, Massachusetts. You can also call (617) 340-5300 to book an appointment today.