{"id":160,"date":"2025-09-06T20:58:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T20:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thenusmiles.com\/blog\/?p=160"},"modified":"2025-10-06T20:59:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T20:59:58","slug":"cavities-nu-smile-aligner-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thenusmiles.com\/blog\/2025\/09\/06\/cavities-nu-smile-aligner-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Details of Tooth Decay: Can You Still Get Cavities During Nu Smile Aligner Treatment?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Most people develop at least one dental cavity during their lifetime; decay is the most common oral health problem! With Nu Smile Aligners<\/a>, your teeth will be covered by a barrier most of the time, so you might naturally wonder if that will protect you from cavities during your treatment. Sadly, the answer is no. In this blog post, you will learn why cavities can still develop and how you can protect your precious smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Cavities Develop During Nu Smile Aligner Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cavities develop when bacteria interact with sugars and starches in your mouth. As the bacteria feed, they form a sticky film called plaque. This acidic substance can wear away at the tooth enamel, eventually causing small holes (cavities) to develop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clear aligners do not interfere with this process. In fact, since you should remove your aligners during meals, your teeth will still have regular exposure to foods, and bacteria in your mouth will have the opportunity to consume the sugars and starches that you eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, if you are not careful about oral hygiene, your aligners could actually trap food particles and bacteria against your teeth. This could slightly increase <\/em>your risk of cavities since your saliva will not be able to clean your mouth as effectively as it could if you were not using Nu Smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preventing Cavities During Nu Smile Aligner Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, cavities are not too difficult to prevent while you are undergoing clear aligner treatment. Here are some simple things you can do to protect your smile:<\/p>\n\n\n\n