{"id":1046,"date":"2026-11-04T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/?p=1046"},"modified":"2026-10-31T22:04:33","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T03:04:33","slug":"used-to-wear-braces-can-i-get-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/2026\/11\/04\/used-to-wear-braces-can-i-get-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"I Used to Wear Braces \u2014 Can I Get Invisalign to Re-straighten My Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Under ideal circumstances, orthodontic treatments like braces produce permanent results. However, if you fail to wear your retainers as directed, your teeth may shift out of place. Other issues, such as tooth loss or injuries, can cause new misalignment. How can you re-straighten your smile? You could get traditional braces again, but you might also be a candidate for Invisalign clear aligners<\/a>.<\/p>

Who Can Get Invisalign?<\/h2>

Instead of using brackets and wires to reposition teeth, Invisalign employs custom clear aligners. You wear each one for a specific amount of time, and little by little, your series of aligners moves your teeth into their proper positions.<\/p>

Invisalign is great at addressing most mild to moderate cases of misalignment. Since you wore braces in the past, it is unlikely that your orthodontic problem is so severe that Invisalign would not be able to address it. In fact, you might need to wear aligners for a relatively short period of time compared to when you had braces.<\/p>

Of course, factors besides your dental misalignment will play a role in whether Invisalign is right for you. Dr. Thomas will consider a range of factors, including your lifestyle, the health and shape of your teeth, the presence of teeth grinding, and more.<\/p>

What to Expect with Invisalign after Braces<\/h2>

Both Invisalign and braces leverage your teeth’s natural capacity of movement in order to shift them into their proper places. However, your treatment experience with each of these treatments is likely to be different in a few ways:<\/p>