Smile Dental and Implant Centre

Many patients dreaming of a straighter smile worry that their past dental work—specifically crowns (caps) —might disqualify them from modern orthodontic treatments like invisible braces or clear aligners . At Smile Dental and Implant Centre , we receive this question frequently. The good news? Yes, in most cases, you can absolutely achieve a straighter smile with invisible braces, even if you have crowns. Here is everything you need to know about how the process works.   How Invisible Braces Work with Crowns Unlike traditional metal braces, which require brackets to be glued strongly to the surface of the tooth, invisible braces (clear aligners) use removable plastic trays to gently "push" teeth into position. This difference is key for patients with crowns: No Brackets, No Problem: Traditional braces use a strong adhesive to bond metal to the tooth. This adhesive often struggles to stick to porcelain or ceramic crowns. Clear aligners eliminate this i...