{"id":262,"date":"2025-01-10T03:08:47","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T03:08:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hermendental.com\/blog\/?p=262"},"modified":"2025-03-21T03:26:43","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T03:26:43","slug":"invisalign-can-they-be-worn-if-you-previously-had-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hermendental.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/10\/invisalign-can-they-be-worn-if-you-previously-had-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"Round Two of Orthodontics: Is Invisalign Possible After Braces?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Whether you wore traditional braces as a teenager or had these metal appliances moved less than one year ago, you may be wondering what kind of magic Invisalign can do for your smile. If you didn\u2019t wear your retainer regularly, your teeth may have started shifting back to their original location. As a result, the problem you previously experienced might be rearing its ugly head again. Is it possible to undergo treatment with Invisalign<\/a> after wearing regular braces? Keep reading to discover the truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Causes Teeth to Shift After Wearing Braces?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As previously mentioned, one of the most common reasons for this problem is the lack of retainer wear. Immediately following treatment with braces, your dentist or orthodontist will transition you into the retention phase, which requires that you wear a retainer for an extended period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally, retainers must be worn all the time at first; however, over time, you may only be required to wear them at night while you\u2019re asleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you followed these rules but have noticed a shift in your smile, it could also be because of erupting wisdom teeth or unhealthy lifestyle habits (i.e., bruxism).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can Invisalign Be Worn After Wearing Braces?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It depends. In most cases, yes, especially if the case is minor or moderate overcrowding, gaps, or bite misalignment. However, more severe problems will likely require that you return to wearing metal braces if you want to enjoy life with straighter, healthier teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Invisalign, though, you will be expected to follow the guidelines of treatment to not only see a more beautiful smile but also avoid a delay in your treatment. This means that you will need to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n