Can You Get Invisalign If You’ve Already Had Braces?

January 18, 2022

Filed under: Uncategorized — shinkawadental @ 8:57 pm
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Many people wore traditional braces when they were younger to correct issues with their smiles. Though your orthodontist at the time likely stressed the importance of wearing your retainer to keep your teeth from moving back into their previous positions, the results of one study showed that 25% of patients stopped wearing their retainers within 24 months of finishing orthodontic treatment. If you’re a part of that group, your teeth may have shifted back to their previous position. Now that you’re older, you may be considering getting Invisalign to correct this issue, but is that even possible? Read on to learn about getting Invisalign after braces.

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