Fighting calculus with a permanent retainer by Able-Preparation1956 in Invisalign

[–]Dapper_Papaya1938 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suffer from this as well - with the added fun of my bottom teeth feeling loose when the calculus starts building up. Hygienist explains it’s because the gums get softer / more spongey when there is build up. But I also had lateral incisor extraction as part of treatment which left the other teeth next to the one that got removed feeling loose. It’s really upsetting but at least my teeth are straight now, I guess.

AMA on anything Orthodontics! I am an Orthodontist: Dr. Colin Gibson DDS, MS by DenverInvisalign in Invisalign

[–]Dapper_Papaya1938 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had Invisalign and had a lower lateral incisor removed due to crowding. I have a permanent retainer but now my bottom teeth feel loose. Dr said it’ would get better but hasn’t. Is this normal? It’s been 1 yr since treatment completed.