“Can Invisalign cause tooth damage?”

Invisalign can can damage if you are using trays incorrectly and not following the guidelines from your doctor.

If you don't follow the plan and advance too rapidly through the aligners...yes. If you start and stop and start and stop, never completing treatment and allowing your teeth to move and relapse and move and relapse...yes. If you eat or drink with the aligners in and the food or drink is held against your teeth...yes. If you skip your dental cleanings...yes. If you don't keep your aligners clean...yes. You get the idea. But if you follow instructions and your dentist's plan it would be extremely rare to harm your teeth. Clear aligners are great.

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Dentistry is not a "one size fits all" commodity. Every person's teeth, mouth, jaw and health situations are uniquely their own. To determine which procedures are best and safest for your teeth and mouth you should always have an exam and consultation from an experienced dentist. Dr. Hackbarth has 40+ years of experience and success in working with all types of tooth straighten methods, as well as other cosmetic dental procedures, and always with his patient's optimal long range dental health in mind. He will be glad to answer all of your questions as they pertain to your unique situation, wants, and needs. Call 409-935-2111 to schedule an appointment.