{"id":181,"date":"2018-09-19T17:30:58","date_gmt":"2018-09-19T17:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentalcenterwestport.com\/blog\/?p=181"},"modified":"2018-10-19T17:31:13","modified_gmt":"2018-10-19T17:31:13","slug":"can-get-invisalign-ive-already-braces-dental-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalcenterwestport.com\/blog\/2018\/09\/can-get-invisalign-ive-already-braces-dental-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Get Invisalign if I\u2019ve Already Had Braces or Other Dental Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"smileIf you\u2019re an adult and you\u2019re interested in straightening your teeth, Invisalign probably sounds like the perfect treatment. It\u2019s sleek, subtle, effective, and best of all, no one will even know you\u2019re using it. But, what if you\u2019ve had other dental work done? What if you\u2019ve had braces before, or you\u2019ve gotten veneers or crowns over the years? Will this make you not a good candidate for Invisalign? Read on below to find answers to these and other common questions.<\/p>\n

I had braces in the past, but my teeth have shifted. Can I use Invisalign now?<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s very common for braces-treated teeth to partially shift back to their original positions, especially if a patient doesn\u2019t consistently wear their retainer. Plus, it\u2019s just a fact of life that our teeth tend to move as we age. If your teeth have moved after having braces, yes<\/strong>, you can now use Invisalign to correct any new issues that have popped up.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m currently wearing braces\u2014is it possible to switch to Invisalign?<\/h2>\n

Maybe! This really all depends on your specific situation as well as the dentist currently treating you. It\u2019s best to consult with them about making this switch. While some braces patients may be good candidates for Invisalign, others might specifically require traditional orthodontics.<\/p>\n

Will Invisalign work if I have veneers or crowns?<\/h2>\n

Once again, it really depends. The best thing to do is talk with the dentist you\u2019re hoping to get Invisalign from and simply let them know the extent of your dental work.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve had bridgework done. Will Invisalign work for me?<\/h2>\n

Invisalign is designed to move each tooth individually, and bridges work by connecting two or more teeth together, which will make the treatment less effective or not effective at all.<\/p>\n

I have dental implants. Can I get Invisalign?<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s hard to answer this question definitively because dental implants can be used to help with varying degrees of tooth loss. If a patient just has a single implant, Invisalign is likely a viable option, but if someone has had multiple teeth replaced, then it might not be the best choice. Be sure to let your dentist know about your implants when asking about Invisalign, and they\u2019ll be able to determine whether or not it will be a good fit.<\/p>\n

What happens if I can\u2019t get Invisalign because of my dental work?<\/h2>\n

If your dentist decides that Invisalign isn\u2019t the right treatment for you, there are still other options that can help with crooked, crowded, or gapped teeth, including traditional braces, porcelain veneers, and dental crowns. Any one of these or a combination of them can help a patient achieve the perfectly straight smile they desire.<\/p>\n

About the Author <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Masha Kogan<\/a> is a general, restorative, and cosmetic dentist who has practiced in Westport, CT for nearly 20 years. In that time, she has helped countless patients achieve the smiles of their dreams with Invisalign and many other cosmetically-focused treatments. If you\u2019re thinking about getting Invisalign and still have more questions, she can be reached through her website<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re an adult and you\u2019re interested in straightening your teeth, Invisalign probably sounds like the perfect treatment. It\u2019s sleek, subtle, effective, and best of all, no one will even know you\u2019re using it. But, what if you\u2019ve had other dental work done? What if you\u2019ve had braces before, or you\u2019ve gotten veneers or crowns […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nCan I Get Invisalign if I\u2019ve Already Had Braces or Other Dental Work? - Dental Center of WestPort<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Do you currently have braces and want to switch to Invisalign? Want to know if Invisalign will work with crowns or veneers? 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