hi i had a invisalign put on yesterday and today my gum is swollen and bleeding

Q. Hi i had a invisalign put on yesterday and today i had to go to a emergency dentist as my front tooth is bleeding gum is swollen and tooth now is extremly wobble my dentist told me to keep it on for 10 hours a day but the emergency dentist told me to keep it on the time even when eating i cant bear not to have it on as when of my tooth is really painful is this normal i really worried i have made a mistake having this done and have now permantly damaged my tooth please help

A.

The first few days of clear alligners can be sore. I would check with your dentist if the gum is swelling; you may need the alligner adjusting.

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

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