You can still wear braces or Invisalign if your wisdom teeth erupt during treatment.

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Do I need to remove wisdom teeth before Invisalign?

Many adolescent patients contemplating Invisalign wonder if they should have their wisdom teeth extracted first. Before beginning Invisalign treatment, dentists recommend that patients remove their wisdom teeth. As a result, wisdom teeth can cause teeth alignment to be disrupted.

Can you get aligners with wisdom teeth?

As a general rule, Dr. S. recommends that you wait six weeks after having your wisdom teeth removed before joining SmileDirectClub. It is possible to begin treatment sooner if your dentist or surgeon believes it is safe.

Should I get Invisalign before or after wisdom teeth?

Patients who haven’t had their wisdom teeth extracted prior to having an Invisalign treatment are usually advised to have their wisdom teeth removed first by an orthodontist. The pain and stress of having to repeat your treatment will be avoided if you follow this advice.

Why experts now say not to remove your wisdom teeth?

Wisdom teeth extraction has been a common practice for many years, as many dentists recommend doing so before they cause any problems. Since anesthesia and surgery can be dangerous, some dentists no longer recommend this procedure.

How soon after wisdom teeth can I get Invisalign?

If you have had an extraction, you should start wearing aligners as soon as your gums have healed, which can take six to eight weeks. Some people may be able to put them on right away after the extraction; for others, it could take up to four days.