{"id":1671,"date":"2025-04-09T17:19:28","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T17:19:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.southlakedentistry.com\/blog\/?p=1671"},"modified":"2025-04-09T17:19:29","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T17:19:29","slug":"cavities-with-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.southlakedentistry.com\/blog\/cavities-with-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Still Get Cavities with Invisalign?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Cavities are one of the most common oral health problems; more than 90% of people will get one in their lifetime! Naturally, you might wonder if Invisalign clear aligners could reduce your risk of this problem. After all, the trays place a barrier around your teeth! Sadly, cavities can <\/em>still form during Invisalign treatment<\/a>. How can that happen, and what can you do to protect your smile? This blog post provides helpful information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Cavity Formation During Invisalign Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cavities occur when oral bacteria interact with sugars and starches, forming a sticky biofilm on the teeth called plaque. Plaque can harden into tartar, which then damages the tooth enamel, leading to cavities over time. Although Invisalign aligners place a barrier around the teeth, they do not completely prevent the natural biological process that can lead to plaque formation and dental decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are two main ways in which cavities can form during treatment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n