Can You Get Invisalign If You Had Braces?

Yes, you can get Invisalign if you had braces. There are two main types of Invisalign, clear aligners and braces. Clear aligners are less visible than braces, but they are not invisible. Invisalign is an effective treatment for people who want to improve their smile and does not want to wear braces. Invisalign is also a convenient treatment option because you can remove thealigners to eat, brush, and floss. There are some drawbacks of Invisalign, such as the high cost and the possibility of causing tooth decay.

The average Invisalign treatment time is about one year for adults. However, the length of treatment depends on the severity of the patient's misalignment. Some patients may require additional time to achieve their desired results. Invisalign treatment is typically shorter for patients who have milder cases of misalignment.

While Invisalign and traditional braces both straighten teeth, Invisalign has several advantages over braces. First, Align Technology, the maker of Invisalign, uses patented, cutting-edge technology to create a set of clear, custom-made, virtually invisible teeth aligners. You wear the aligners day and night, removing them only to eat, drink, brush and floss. Each aligner is individually calibrated and manufactured for your teeth—meaning it will move your teeth little by little, week by week, gradually until they have straightened to their final position.

In contrast, braces are metal wires and brackets that are cemented to your teeth. That's why they're often referred to as "train tracks." While braces also straighten teeth, they do so by physically moving your teeth with the metal wires and brackets. This can take two to three years or longer, and may require frequent visits to your orthodontist for adjustments.

Second, Invisalign is removable, so you can eat whatever you want. With braces, certain foods are off limits because they can damage the wires and brackets. With Invisalign, you simply remove the aligners before eating, then brush and floss your teeth and pop the aligners back in when you're done. You'll also remove the aligners when you brush and floss your teeth.

Third, Invisalign is more comfortable than braces. There are no wires or brackets to rub against your gums and the inside of your cheeks, and no metal or wires to tighten. In fact, many people report that they don't even feel the aligners in their mouth.

Fourth, Invisalign treatment takes an average of nine to 15 months and you will typically only need to visit your doctor every four to six weeks to monitor your progress. Treatment with braces takes an average of two to three years and you will need to visit your orthodontist every four to eight weeks for adjustments.

Fifth, Invisalign is almost invisible. Unless you know someone is wearing Invisalign aligners, you probably won't be able to tell. That's because the aligners are made of a clear, strong plastic that is virtually invisible when worn. Braces, on the other hand, are very noticeable.

Finally, Invisalign treatment is typically more expensive than braces, but the cost will vary depending on your individual treatment plan. In

Invisalign aligners are comfortable to wear for a variety of reasons. First, they are made of smooth plastic that does not irritate the gums or cause other mouth discomfort. Additionally, they are designed to fit snugly against the teeth, so there is no gaps or spaces for food or other debris to get caught in. Furthermore, Invisalign aligners are removable, so you can take them out to eat, drink, brush, and floss as normal. Finally, Invisalign aligners come with a variety of comfort accessories, such as lip guards and cheek retractors, that can further improve the wear experience.

Invisalign clear aligners are FDA-cleared and serve as an orthodontic treatment for both adults and teenagers. Each Invisalign aligner is made to fit snugly over your teeth and works gradually to shift them into place, based on the treatment plan prescribed by your orthodontist or dentist. Because Invisalign clear aligners are nearly invisible, you can keep your smile while in treatment. And, no brackets or wires means you can smile more during treatment as well as after.

You will need to wear your Invisalign aligners for 20 to 22 hours each day to complete treatment in the shortest amount of time. To see optimal results, make sure you are wearing your Invisalign aligners as directed and keeping all of your scheduled dental appointments.

You may experience some discomfort when you first start wearing Invisalign aligners, however this is normal. As your teeth begin to shift, you may feel some pressure. This is a sign that the aligners are working and your treatment is on track.

If you have any questions or concerns about your treatment, be sure to contact your orthodontist or dentist.

If you lose an Invisalign aligner, you should contact your orthodontist as soon as possible. They will likely have you come in for a replacement aligner. In the meantime, you should wear your previous aligner to avoid shifting of your teeth.