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Would taking teeth molds or pictures for invisalign with food just eaten stuck between small spaces in teeth made invisalign treatment less effective

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Possibly: The food could affect the accuracy of the impressions (molds) and cause an ill-fitting aligner. The Dentist should make that assessment at the time of the impressions. Good Luck.

Answered 8/20/2015

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Doubtful: Although accurate, the invisalign trays do not conform that closely to those areas, so it is doubtful that any minor food particles could cause a problem. Taking pictures with food particles will definately not make the treatment less effective.

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

It is possible: because a technician uses it to create a highly precise 3D digital model that becomes the basis for your entire orthodontic treatment plan. Ideal patient outcomes with Invisalign aligners rely on the accuracy of your impression. Hope it helps.

Answered 8/20/2015

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Depends: Depends on how much debris is present at the time of the scan, the location of the debris, and the complexity of your malocclusion. Ask your Treating Dentist or preferably Orthodontic Specialist to carefully review the Clin Check images.

Answered 1/17/2016

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