If you’ve had dental work done – like crowns or implants – you might wonder: “Can I still have Invisalign?”
The simple answer is yes, in most cases you can! At Confident Orthodontics in Taunton, we help patients with crowns, implants and other dental restorations achieve beautifully straight smiles using Invisalign.
Invisalign is a modern orthodontic treatment that uses clear, removable aligners to gently move your teeth into their ideal position. The aligners are comfortable, discreet and easy to live with – no metal wires, no food restrictions, and much easier cleaning. Each set of aligners is custom-made and changed every one to two weeks as your teeth gradually move into alignment.
If you have dental restorations, here’s how it works.
Crowns are protective caps that cover and strengthen damaged or filled teeth. Because the natural tooth root is still there, teeth with crowns can usually be moved with Invisalign just like any other tooth. The aligners fit comfortably over crowns and apply gentle pressure without affecting them. There’s no risk of metal brackets or wires pulling on a crown, and our orthodontists can plan your treatment carefully if special attachments are needed. Before starting Invisalign, we’ll simply check that your crowns are healthy and secure – after that, treatment proceeds as normal.
Dental implants are a little different. An implant is a small titanium post placed in your jawbone to replace a missing tooth. Since it’s fixed firmly in the bone, an implant itself can’t move – but the teeth around it can. Invisalign aligners can shift neighbouring teeth to improve spacing, symmetry, and bite without disturbing the implant. If you’re planning to get an implant in the future, we often recommend completing Invisalign first. That way, we can move your teeth into the perfect position and create ideal space for the new implant to fit beautifully.
Many people believe Invisalign isn’t possible with crowns or implants, but that’s simply not true. The aligners use gentle, even pressure and are actually safer for crowns than traditional braces. Invisalign can’t move implants, but it can move all the surrounding teeth into better alignment. Whether you have one crown, a few implants, or a mix of both, Invisalign can often be tailored to work for you.
At Confident Orthodontics, we begin every Invisalign journey with a 3D digital scan and a fully personalised plan. We’ll identify any crowns or implants, design your aligners around them, and monitor your progress closely throughout treatment. You’ll change your aligners every one to two weeks, visit us for check-ups every couple of months, and see your smile transform – safely and comfortably.
We’re proud to be a leading Invisalign provider in Taunton, helping hundreds of patients every year achieve confident, healthy smiles. Our team has extensive experience creating bespoke Invisalign treatment plans for patients with crowns, implants, bridges and veneers, ensuring gentle tooth movement and beautiful, natural results.
So, if you’ve been putting off straightening your teeth because you have dental work, don’t worry – you can absolutely have Invisalign with crowns or implants. Contact Confident Orthodontics today to book your free consultation and take the first step towards a straighter, more confident smile.
