{"id":512,"date":"2016-10-01T19:21:33","date_gmt":"2016-10-01T23:21:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.regiondental.com\/blog\/?p=512"},"modified":"2018-10-17T19:20:01","modified_gmt":"2018-10-17T23:20:01","slug":"can-epileptic-get-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.regiondental.com\/blog\/can-epileptic-get-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"Can an Epileptic Get Braces?"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’ve wanted braces for as long as I can remember. However, because I have epilepsy, my mom was always terrified and seizure would tear up my mouth. I’m an adult now and am considering it again. I was thinking about Invisalign because they’re softer. What do you think?<\/p>\n

Anna G. – Alabama<\/p>\n

Anna,<\/p>\n

I don’t know if you’ve ever seen the meme about how things look to moms. There’s a toddler being gently tossed by the dad. But, what the mom sees is him skyrocketing. Your mom saw the potential for injury and that shut the option down in her mind. It’s because she loves you.<\/p>\n

However, you can get orthodontics<\/a>, even with epilepsy. Obviously, because of the risks, some precautions need to be taken. There is the risk of some soft tissue damage during a seizure, but it’s generally minor.<\/p>\n

I’d certainly tell the dentist what medications you’re on. I’d also ask for smaller brackets than the traditional ones. \u00a0That is possible. Many epilepsy medication cause swollen and bleeding gums. \u00a0Braces can also aggravate that, so diligent oral hygiene will be a must.<\/p>\n

You asked about Invisalign. Yes, they are softer, so you wouldn’t have to worry about tissue damage. However, I’d be concerned about the possibility of the aligners dislodging and blocking your airway. \u00a0Visit with your orthodontist. There is a way to get your teeth the way you’ve always dreamed.<\/p>\n

This blog is brought to you by Dr. Ryan Noah<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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