{"id":111,"date":"2020-10-06T02:11:43","date_gmt":"2020-10-06T02:11:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=111"},"modified":"2020-11-06T02:11:54","modified_gmt":"2020-11-06T02:11:54","slug":"can-you-get-invisalign-after-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/06\/can-you-get-invisalign-after-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Get Invisalign After Braces?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Invisalign_5__1599087548_95569.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with Invisalign\" class=\"wp-image-112\" width=\"280\" height=\"186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Invisalign_5__1599087548_95569.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Invisalign_5__1599087548_95569-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Invisalign_5__1599087548_95569-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With modern dental technology comes more options when\nstraightening your teeth. Invisalign has all sorts of advantages over\ntraditional metal braces and has become more popular in the past few years. It\nis great for patients who want to address their alignment issues but don\u2019t want\nto go through who knows how long with a mouth full of metal. Continue reading\nto learn more about how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/invisalign.html\">Invisalign\nin Astoria<\/a> works, its advantages, and how it can affect patients who have\nalready had braces in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does Invisalign Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Invisalign uses custom-made clear aligners in order to\nstraighten your smile. Patients switch out their aligners for a new set approximately\nevery two weeks. They are designed to gently move the teeth into their new, permanent\nplaces. In order to see the best results, they must be worn at least 22 hours each\nday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Benefits of Invisalign?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are just some of the many reasons why patients have\nbeen choosing Invisalign to straighten their smile:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Easy to Maintain:<\/strong> It is difficult to keep\nyour smile clean when you have metal braces. Because clear aligners are\nremoveable, it is much easier to brush and floss properly in order to keep your\nteeth clean. You don\u2019t need to work around brackets and wires in order to keep\nyour smile in good shape.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Better Appearance:<\/strong> The most obvious\nadvantage of Invisalign over traditional braces is how they look. When you have\nmetal on the front surface of your teeth, everyone can see it. With Invisalign,\nno one will even know it\u2019s there. You can continue to smile for photos and talk\nto people without worrying about how you look.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Zero Eating Restrictions:<\/strong> One thing many\npeople dread about getting braces is having to cut out their favorite foods.\nWith Invisalign, this isn\u2019t an issue. Since the trays are removeable, you can\neat whatever you\u2019d like as long as you clean your teeth before putting them\nback in.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Comfortable:<\/strong> You can\u2019t straighten your\nteeth without experiencing a little bit of discomfort, but Invisalign uses less\npressure than metal braces to move your teeth. This means less soreness\noverall.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Effective:<\/strong> Invisalign can fix many\ndifferent alignment issues like overcrowding, underbites, overbites,\ncrossbites, open bites, and gaps.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can You Get Invisalign After Braces?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve already had braces and are wondering if Invisalign\ncan help you get back to where you were, the answer is absolutely. Many people\nopt for Invisalign after braces in Astoria. It is never too late to continue\nworking towards your dream smile. First, you will need to see your dentist to determine\nwhether or not you\u2019re a good candidate for the treatment. There are some\nalignment issues that require metal braces. If your dentist deems that you are\nan ideal fit, you\u2019re good to go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you\u2019ve already had orthodontic treatment in the\npast, that doesn\u2019t mean you are unable to continue working towards your smile\ngoals. Ask your dentist if Invisalign is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/meet-dr-shkurti.html\">Dr.\nEduart Shkurti<\/a> earned his DDS from the prestigious University of Southern\nCalifornia and is an active member of the American Dental Association, the New\nYork Dental Society, and the Astoria County Dental Society. You can find him\nperforming all aspects of dentistry including Invisalign. For more information\nor to schedule an appointment, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edfamilydental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call (718)\n806-1662.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With modern dental technology comes more options when straightening your teeth. Invisalign has all sorts of advantages over traditional metal braces and has become more popular in the past few years. 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