Dr. Hope Diane Thomas-glavin, DDS

The mineral deposits of tartar do not actually damage the enamel or dentin. However, the bacteria love to live on the rough, porous surface. This causes gum tissue to bleed and pull away, ultimately damaging the bone around the teeth. Most people have this removed about every 6 months routinely, but some people need to do it as often as every 3 months. If your gums bleed, even a little, you may have gum disease and should see your dentist immediately before the damage is permanent.

No, teeth cannot fall out from Invisalign. That being said, one of the things I respect about the Invisalign system is that it requires a dentist to do an evaluation before beginning treatment. The dentist will be sure to collect enough data to see that the bone is healthy enough before beginning treatment. They will direct movements that will not compromise the bone and gum health of the teeth being moved. And the movements are so predictable, gentle and safe that they do not cause root or bone loss like some of the older wire and bracket orthodontic systems did.

Aligned can be manufactured in about a weeks time. Once your doctor has gathered the necessary records, uploaded the information and requested the appropriate treatment, you can often begin in as little as two weeks.

Absolutely. Invisalign is a well documented, successful, and reliable way to move teeth without the hassle of wires. Most people consider it pain free, it's much easier to keep the teeth clean without the brackets and wire inhibiting proper brushing, and results are as fast, if not faster, than traditional braces. 

Normally from the time you choose Invisalign as your treatment option, having made an appointment to consult with the dentist, and have impressions or scans made, you can be wearing your Aligners within 3 weeks. Each individual is unique so it depends on what your concerns are and how the dentist chooses to correct your situation.

It's always best to comply with the recommendations of the surgeons, but majority of the time it depends on how well you have healed. For most that time is about 6-8 weeks. This will depend on your own personal factors such as immune host defenses (just how healthy are you at fighting infections), your particular oral biome, how clean you keep your mouth and and how extensive the surgery was, among other factors.Things you can do to speed healing will be eating a well balanced diet low in inflammatory foods like processed white sugar, flour, dairy, corn and any other foods your particular body responds to. Then eat high value proteins to support tissue growth and consider good supplements to give your body all the things you don't get from eating real foods with nutrients you need. Also keep the mouth clean with both mechanical and chemical assistance. Try natural remedies like coconut oil, raw honey, or adding Xylitol to your daily intake. Surprisingly, though a natural sugar, Xylitol slows the growth of bacteria that cause oral infections. But for all these natural approaches, there are specific regimen that must be followed to be most effective. Stay informed about all your options. Food is powerful medicine.
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It would be very important to review your recent medical and social history to answer that question. For some people it's as simple as a reaction to a new toothpaste or mouthwash which will sometimes cause a sloughing of the lining of the mouth. But this could also be from an overgrowth of organisms such as yeast, sometimes a secondary reaction to taking antibiotics. It's best to have a professional opinion to be sure.