{"id":185,"date":"2022-08-19T10:40:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-19T10:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/?p=185"},"modified":"2025-08-01T16:35:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T16:35:13","slug":"are-cavities-during-invisalign-possible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/19\/are-cavities-during-invisalign-possible\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Get Cavities During Invisalign Treatment?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When you first get Invisalign<\/a> aligners, you may think they\u2019ll keep your smile healthy. After all, aren\u2019t they practically a shield for your teeth? The trays will surely protect each tooth as the straightening process continues. However, that view is a false assumption. In truth, your teeth can decay and get cavities during Invisalign treatment. You\u2019ll need treatment from a dentist if that happens. Read on to learn why a cavity can occur with aligners, what to do if you get one, and cavity prevention tips for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\u201cI Really *Could* Get a Cavity During Treatment?\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you could. While clear aligners certainly look protective, they won\u2019t stop teeth from developing tiny holes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep in mind that you need to remove Invisalign trays for meals. They don\u2019t guard your pearly whites against food debris. In fact, the only thing you can consume while wearing them is water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, poor oral hygiene could lead your aligners to *worsen* your dental health. If you don\u2019t care for your teeth well, the trays will trap plaque and bacteria against them. In that case, you\u2019d increase your risk of cavities, tooth decay, and gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat Should I Do if a Cavity Occurs?\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you get a cavity, don\u2019t panic; it won\u2019t help your situation. Instead, schedule an appointment with your dental practice as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve arrived for a visit, your dentist can give you effective treatment. In particular, they\u2019ll likely place a filling or some other dental restoration to address the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may experience soreness when wearing your trays after the filling is placed. Depending on whether you got a larger restoration like an inlay or crown, the aligners\u2019 fit may feel off too. These feelings are normal and will pass with time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Preventing Future Cavities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, it\u2019s possible to prevent cavities during your treatment. Just follow tips like those below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n