Teeth grinding or clenching, otherwise known as “Bruxism” in the dental world, is a habit or condition that exerts excess pressure on your pearly whites. Normally, this pressure is enough to cause premature wear, so if you have Bruxism, you might be wondering whether Invisalign aligners will hold up – or if you’re simply out of luck.

Don’t worry, you still have plenty of fortune left in you! Invisalign might actually be able to help with instances of Bruxism. Keep reading to find out how.

Are you the proud new owner of a set of Invisalign aligners? Congratulations! You’re on your way to a beautifully straight smile, and you’ll have the pleasure of taking the most convenient road to get there. But as a new Invisalign patient, maybe you have a question or two – like whether it’s possible that your custom trays don’t fit.

You’re not crazy. There are multiple reasons this could be the case, and if you want to be “in the know,” keep reading!