{"id":161,"date":"2024-05-13T17:51:05","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T17:51:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alldentals.com\/blog\/?p=161"},"modified":"2024-05-13T17:51:07","modified_gmt":"2024-05-13T17:51:07","slug":"using-invisalign-still-get-cavities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alldentals.com\/blog\/using-invisalign-still-get-cavities\/","title":{"rendered":"I Am Using Invisalign \u2014 Can I Still Get Cavities?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Invisalign clear aligners<\/a> place a barrier over all the exposed surfaces of your teeth. Some people reason that because of that, Invisalign will prevent the development of tooth decay. But is that true? Can you still get cavities during Invisalign treatment? The answer is yes, you can. This blog post explains how spots of decay can develop and how you can protect your precious smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Cavities Develop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cavities develop when starches and sugars interact with bacteria in your mouth. They form a film on the teeth called plaque, which is acidic. The acid in the plaque can eventually weaken the tooth enamel and cause small pits (cavities) to form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a few reasons why you should not expect Invisalign aligners to prevent the formation of cavities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n