{"id":22,"date":"2021-05-16T16:55:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-16T16:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.timessquarefamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=22"},"modified":"2021-06-16T17:39:19","modified_gmt":"2021-06-16T17:39:19","slug":"invisalign-after-braces-and-is-it-possible-to-achieve-a-straighter-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timessquarefamilydental.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/16\/invisalign-after-braces-and-is-it-possible-to-achieve-a-straighter-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Wear Invisalign If I Wore Braces in the Past?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Are you guilty of not wearing your retainer as long as you should have after completing treatment with traditional braces? If so, you\u2019ve likely noticed your teeth are back in their original position. As a result, your bite may no longer be properly aligned, which can cause problems with worn-down tooth enamel and jaw pain. Now that you are older, you may be thinking it\u2019s time to try orthodontics once again, but the idea of wearing metal brackets and wires is no longer appealing. Find out if Invisalign after braces<\/a> can help you achieve a straighter smile once and for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is Invisalign?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Invisalign is a unique clear aligner system that uses customized plastic trays to gently move your teeth in the right direction. Designed to be worn 20-22 hours each day for one to two weeks at a time, your crooked, overcrowded, gapped teeth or misaligned bite will shift and eventually lead to beautiful, life-changing results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Made from SmartTrack technology, these aligners are comfortable to wear and fit snugly against your teeth while also ensuring predictable outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Invisalign Straightens Teeth Even After Wearing Braces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just because your teeth shifted back toward their original position doesn\u2019t mean all hope is lost at achieving a straighter smile. Now that you\u2019re a bit older and understand the benefits and importance of maintaining healthy teeth that work cohesively with a functioning and realigned bite, you can say that the \u201csecond time is a charm.\u201d Only this time, you may be able to opt for a more discreet solution with Invisalign in Tyler!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll be expected to schedule a consultation with your dentist to determine if you are eligible to receive treatment with these clear aligners. If you have minor spacing or overcrowding or a mild overbite, underbite, crossbite, or open bite, Invisalign can lend beautiful results. However, you must remain committed to the process during and after treatment. Not only will you be required to wear your trays diligently (20-22 hours a day), but you\u2019ll need to remember to remove them when eating, drinking, and cleaning your teeth, as this can damage your trays and cause a delay in treatment. Also, once you are finished with your Invisalign aligners, you must agree to wear a retainer. You must wear this oral appliance according to the instructions provided to you by your dentist. In most cases, patients must wear it for the rest of their life, although, the amount of time each day will vary from person to person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Benefits of Choosing Invisalign Over Traditional Braces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the most obvious reasons to choose Invisalign over traditional braces is because of its discreet and subtle appearance. You\u2019ll also discover additional benefits that include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n