{"id":152,"date":"2026-07-21T00:32:56","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T00:32:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalarts.com\/blog\/?p=152"},"modified":"2026-07-21T00:32:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T00:32:57","slug":"invisalign-cavities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalarts.com\/blog\/invisalign-cavities\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Get Cavities During Your Invisalign Treatment?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalarts.com\/blog\/invisalign-cavities\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Invisalign-6-Small-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Woman putting in Invisalign\" class=\"wp-image-153\" style=\"width:257px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Invisalign-6-Small-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Invisalign-6-Small-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Invisalign-6-Small-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Invisalign-6-Small-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Invisalign-6-Small-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Invisalign is a popular orthodontic option for teens and adults. This treatment uses a series of clear aligners to slowly shift the teeth into their proper locations. The best part is that they are nearly invisible, so you don&rsquo;t need to worry about your orthodontic treatment taking away from your appearance in the meantime Since you are constantly wearing plastic trays over your teeth, you may be wondering if <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalarts.com\/orthodontics.html\">Invisalign<\/a> protects against tooth decay. Unfortunately, this isn&rsquo;t the case. Read on to learn more.<\/p><!--more--><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do Cavities Occur During Invisalign?<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No matter which orthodontic solution you get, it is still possible for you to develop cavities. Just because you are wearing clear aligners doesn&rsquo;t change the fact that you need to practice excellent oral hygiene to prevent tooth decay. When you are wearing aligners and aren&rsquo;t cleaning your smile thoroughly, harmful bacteria and good debris can become trapped against your teeth, increasing your risk of developing cavities.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens If You Get a Cavity During Invisalign?<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you end up with a cavity during your Invisalign treatment, you should see your dentist right away. It is crucial to detect this issue early to prevent it from worsening and impacting your orthodontic treatment. Dentists can usually restructure the size and shape of the tooth by using your aligners to shape the filling. This will eliminate the need for you to have new aligners made to fit properly.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can You Prevent Cavities During Invisalign Treatment?<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some of the ways that you can reduce your risk of tooth decay during your Invisalign treatment.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Maintain Oral Hygiene:<\/strong> This is the best way to maintain good oral health. When you brush and floss thoroughly after you eat and drink, you are preventing food and harmful bacteria from becoming trapped in your aligners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep Your Trays Clean:<\/strong> You don&rsquo;t want to show off stained aligners. Having dirty trays increases your risk of tooth decay. Make sure to brush and soak your aligners regularly to limit the number of bacteria lingering on them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>See Your Dentist:<\/strong> You should still continue to see your dentist for routine cleanings and checkups during your treatment to ensure that your oral health is still in good shape. Having your teeth cleaned will help to clear away plaque and cavities-causing bacteria.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having Invisalign will not protect you from cavities, but by using the tips listed above, you can lower your risk and keep your smile healthy.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalarts.com\/meet-your-dentist.html\">Dr. Sikander Singh<\/a> earned his dental doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He was selected as one of the five honors students for the Honors Program for Medically Complex Patients. Currently, he is a proud member of the American Dental Association, the Pennsylvania Dental Association, and the York County dental Society. To learn more about Invisalign or to schedule a consultation at her office in York, visit her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalarts.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call (717) 755-4143.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Invisalign is a popular orthodontic option for teens and adults. This treatment uses a series of clear aligners to slowly shift the teeth into their proper locations. The best part is that they are nearly invisible, so you don\u2019t need to worry about your orthodontic treatment taking away from your appearance in the meantime Since you are constantly wearing plastic trays over your teeth, you may be wondering if Invisalign protects against tooth decay. Unfortunately, this isn\u2019t the case. Read on to learn more. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalarts.com\/blog\/invisalign-cavities\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-152","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/152","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=152"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/152\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":154,"href":"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/152\/revisions\/154"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=152"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=152"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aestheticdentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=152"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}