Can You Get Dental Care During Invisalign Treatment?
Hesitating to start Invisalign because you’re afraid you won’t be able to get dental care? Great news: it’s exactly the opposite.
Invisalign treatment doesn’t block any dental care. On the contrary, removable aligners make your teeth more accessible. Unlike traditional braces.
Your teeth MUST be in perfect health
One cavity = compromised treatment
Your teeth must be in perfect health for the aligners to work properly.
An untreated cavity can:
- Weaken the tooth and compromise movement
- Create pain that mixes with treatment discomfort
- Slow down or interrupt your progress
Our rule at HymySmile: we check your teeth’s condition before starting. Any dental problem must be resolved beforehand.
Invisalign vs Braces: the hygiene match
Unlike metal braces:
- You remove your aligners to eat and brush your teeth
- Total access to your teeth for cleaning
- No hard-to-reach areas like with braces
- Dental care possible at any time
ALL treatments remain possible (even emergencies)
Zero limitations, maximum freedom
All treatments remain possible:
- Scaling and professional cleaning
- Cavity treatment
- Root canal therapy (endodontics)
- Extractions if necessary
- Crown or veneer placement
The only precaution: inform your dentist that you wear Invisalign. They’ll adapt their protocol if needed.
Your dream team: dentist + orthodontist
At HymySmile, we work in connection with your regular dentist.
Our Diamond Provider approach:
- Coordinated follow-up with your dental team
- Direct communication between practitioners if needed
- Treatment plan adaptation according to your care
The hygiene routine that changes EVERYTHING
3 minutes that save your treatment
Never use hot water: it deforms the plastic.
Warning signs to NEVER ignore
Your mouth speaks: listen to it!
Consult quickly if you observe:
- Bleeding or swollen gums
- Persistent tooth pain
- Bad breath despite proper hygiene
- White spots on teeth
- Broken or cracked aligner
Enhanced surveillance: your success insurance
Recommended schedule:
- Dentist: every 4-6 months (instead of 6-12 months)
- Scaling: every 6 months minimum
- HymySmile: follow-up every 6-8 weeks
Why more often? Aligners can retain more bacteria. Increased surveillance prevents any problems.
The 4 mistakes that ruin EVERYTHING
Poor hygiene = guaranteed failure
Never:
- Put aligners back without brushing teeth
- Eat or drink (except water) with aligners
- Use hot water to clean
- Postpone urgent dental care
Dental pain ≠ treatment pain
In case of dental pain: consult immediately. Don’t confuse treatment pain with dental problems.
Your questions, our expert answers
No, if you follow the hygiene protocol. Aligners even protect your teeth from external aggressions for 22 hours/day.
The risk only comes from insufficient hygiene.
Absolutely, and it’s even mandatory. Unlike braces, nothing interferes with floss passage.
Use it every evening without exception.
Yes, we recommend a check-up every 4-6 months instead of the usual 6-12 months.
It’s a precaution that guarantees your treatment success.
No, Invisalign aligners are designed to move teeth gently. Our 1000+ successfully treated cases prove it.
Some discomfort the first few days is normal. Persistent pain requires consultation.
Invisalign: your dental health ally
Contrary to popular belief, Invisalign doesn’t complicate dental care. Removable aligners even offer more flexibility than traditional braces.
Your mission: maintain impeccable hygiene and regular dental follow-up. That’s the guarantee of successful treatment and perfectly healthy teeth.
At HymySmile, our Diamond Provider expertise accompanies you: we coordinate your follow-up with your regular dentist for optimal results.
Free consultation to evaluate your situation and plan your treatment safely.