“Can Invisalign damage teeth?”
I am a 25 year old female. I want to know if Invisalign can damage teeth?
6 Answers
Not if you follow all the instructions & have good brushing/ flossing habit
Anytime you are moving teeth, there can be damage. That is why going to an orthodontist is so important. That is what they do and it increases the chances of a positive outcome that will last. If you don’t adjust your teeth correctly, they have a higher chance of going back or having some other issue. Go see an orthodontist and let them tell you the best way to have the smile you want.
Jim Kline
Jim Kline
That’s a good question, it is very safe for your teeth. All it does is move the position of the teeth within the bone, it does not alter the actual teeth just their placement.
In the realm of possibilities, any appliance used incorrectly could cause problems. However, it would be extremely unlikely that an Invisalign appliance could cause unknown or unchecked damage of any type.
Invisalign cannot damage your teeth. It is a professional treatment supervised by a dentist and is designed to move your teeth as a slow pace. Stay away from the at home, not supervised, internet teeth moving systems. Those systems can potentially ruin your bite and give you TMJ problems.
Invisalign shouldn’t cause teeth to be damaged. It simply puts pressure on the teeth like wire braces to move them. You should be at a lower risk for cavities since you can take them off and clean your teeth properly, and you don’t have a restricted diet like you do with wire braces.
