{"id":119,"date":"2025-04-11T19:25:26","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T19:25:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rnrdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=119"},"modified":"2025-05-21T19:27:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T19:27:32","slug":"clearcorrect-cavities-prevent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rnrdentistry.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/clearcorrect-cavities-prevent\/","title":{"rendered":"ClearCorrect Does Not Absolve You from Oral Hygiene; Here\u2019s How to Prevent Cavities During Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"
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ClearCorrect<\/a> is a modern orthodontic treatment that realigns teeth using removable and virtually invisible plastic aligners instead of irremovable and conspicuous metal braces. While these remarkable devices are designed to fit snugly over the teeth, they will not protect your pearly whites from cavities. Here\u2019s a brief guide to how tooth decay can develop during ClearCorrect treatment and how you can keep your smile healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Does ClearCorrect Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each ClearCorrect patient receives a customized sequence of clear aligners crafted to precisely fit over their teeth based on detailed digital measurements of their mouth. Each set of aligners is designed to gradually shift the teeth into healthier positions. The patient will switch to the next set of aligners in their sequence every two weeks, and each set will pick the treatment up where the last one left off. It typically takes six to eighteen months for ClearCorrect to properly realign the patient\u2019s smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can Cavities Form During ClearCorrect Treatment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ClearCorrect clear aligners fit quite snugly over either dental arch, so much so that they will protect any plaque and food debris clinging to the teeth from the mouth\u2019s natural cleaning process. The patient is required to wear their aligners for at least twenty hours every day, so failing to practice proper oral hygiene will allow harmful oral bacteria to wreak havoc on their smile undeterred. This can lead to treatment-delaying cavities as well as stubborn dental stains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can I Prevent Cavities During ClearCorrect Treatment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, protecting your teeth from cavities during ClearCorrect treatment only requires a simple oral hygiene regimen. This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n