Dental Hygienist Questions Invisalign

Can braces cause cavities?

I want to straighten my teeth with braces. Can braces cause cavities?

4 Answers

Braces do not cause cavities. Poor oral hygiene and acidity could cause cavities. If you have poor oral hygiene while having braces you may become more cavity prone than without braces as it creates extra surfaces around the teeth that could collect plaque and bacteria and initiate cavities
braces make hygiene hard, and they can Couse cavity or decalcification under the bracket, clear aligner would be better, Dr Etemad
Palm beach institute of dentistry 561-429-2196
Only if you neglect your oral hygiene for a long time.
Yes. If your oral hygiene is poor, yes.