{"id":196,"date":"2025-04-17T14:49:21","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T14:49:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flowermoundsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=196"},"modified":"2025-05-23T14:49:36","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T14:49:36","slug":"can-i-get-cavities-during-my-invisalign-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flowermoundsmiles.com\/blog\/can-i-get-cavities-during-my-invisalign-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"You Asked, We Answered: Can I Get Cavities During My Invisalign Treatment?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flowermoundsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Dentist-explaining-X-ray-to-patient-1024x627.jpg\" alt=\"Dentist explaining X-ray to patient\" class=\"wp-image-197\" style=\"width:325px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.flowermoundsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Dentist-explaining-X-ray-to-patient-1024x627.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.flowermoundsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Dentist-explaining-X-ray-to-patient-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.flowermoundsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Dentist-explaining-X-ray-to-patient-768x471.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.flowermoundsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Dentist-explaining-X-ray-to-patient-1536x941.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.flowermoundsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Dentist-explaining-X-ray-to-patient-2048x1255.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Are you considering pursuing your dream smile with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flowermoundsmiles.com\/invisalign.html\">Invisalign<\/a>? Maybe you\u2019ve already started the teeth-straightening process. Either way, you\u2019ve probably heard all of the perks that come with this discreet orthodontic treatment \u2013 from the lack of dietary restrictions to the shorter average treatment timeline. But can you still get cavities with Invisalign? If this is something you\u2019ve been wondering, read on to learn the answer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So, Can You Get Cavities with Invisalign?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can! This might surprise you since Invisalign clear aligners cover your teeth. However, since they are removed before eating or drinking anything other than water, your teeth are still exposed to cavity-causing foods, like ice cream. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to incorporate healthy habits into your routine before, during, and after your orthodontic treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7 Ways to Protect Your Smile From Decay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, tooth decay is largely preventable with the right best practices in place, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Using a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoridated toothpaste to brush twice a day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flossing each morning or evening<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rinsing with an ADA-approved mouthwash<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limiting your intake of added sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scheduling a dental checkup and cleaning twice a year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wearing a mouthguard or nightguard to protect your teeth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not smoking or using your teeth as tools to open things<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remember, Taking Care of Your Trays Is Important Too!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to taking great care of your smile, you need to take great care of your trays! Not only will this help prevent stubborn stains from surfacing, but it will also help prevent common oral health problems, like cavities. Fortunately, you don\u2019t need anything special to clean your aligners \u2013 just a solid, consistent routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first habit you should adopt is using clean, cool water to rinse your trays every time you remove them. Then, before you put them back on, use a soft-bristled toothbrush and clear, mild dishwashing liquid to remove debris, like saliva, from the surface. Last, but certainly not least, soak your aligners in a cleaning solution each day for 15 minutes or so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After graduating from the University of Texas at Arlington, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flowermoundsmiles.com\/meet-dr-lauri-barge.html\">Dr. Barge<\/a> attended the Texas A&amp;M College of Dentistry, which is where she earned her dental doctorate. Since then, she has completed countless hours of continuing education (she\u2019s even completed the Core Curriculum for complex restorative and aesthetic cases at the Las Vegas Institute!). Plus, she is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. If you would like to schedule a routine checkup or Invisalign consultation with her, don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch with us via our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flowermoundsmiles.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at <strong>(972) 539-3800<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you considering pursuing your dream smile with Invisalign? Maybe you\u2019ve already started the teeth-straightening process. Either way, you\u2019ve probably heard all of the perks that come with this discreet orthodontic treatment \u2013 from the lack of dietary restrictions to the shorter average treatment timeline. 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