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Are cavities a contradiction for orthodontic treatment?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am an 18-year-old female who has multiple cavities in my teeth. I filled seven cavities a few years ago. Now I have more than ten cavities. I am extremely anxious about it. Also, I need to put braces on my teeth. Is it possible to put braces while I have cavities?

Please help.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Shubham Shekhar

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shubham Shekhar completed his BDS from SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital in 2013. He aims to provide comprehensive oral care to all his patients with a professional and personal touch. He has 10 years of experience and is well-versed in all the dental treatments

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I went through your query and understood your concern.

You can get braces while you still have cavities (if they are small). But it is always better to get it filled before starting the orthodontic treatment because the cavities will become bigger and might cause pain later on. There might be a reason why you are getting cavities frequently, such as improper brushing techniques, frequent snacking, or intake of too many sweets. Once these factors are taken care of, your cavities will reduce automatically.

I hope this helps.

Kindly revert if you have more doubts.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At December 23, 2022
Reviewed At December 10, 2025

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shubham Shekhar completed his BDS from SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital in 2013. He aims to provide comprehensive oral care to all his patients with a professional and personal touch. He has 10 years of experience and is well-versed in all the dental treatments

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shubham Shekhar completed his BDS from SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital in 2013. He aims to provide comprehensive oral care to all his patients with a professional and personal touch. He has 10 years of experience and is well-versed in all the dental treatments

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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