Many people know that Invisalign offers an easy way of correcting misaligned teeth. However, they may not know that these oral appliances can resolve issues beyond misalignment. Invisalign can provide relief for people who struggle with dental issues arising from poorly aligned teeth such as teeth grinding. Since Invisalign corrects the bite and properly aligns the teeth, it eliminates teeth grinding in many people. However, there are some exceptions because grinding teeth doesn't only occur from poorly aligned teeth. A dentist will examine the cause of your teeth grinding and tell you if Invisalign can help with your specific situation.

If for example, you are having teeth grinding due to stress, then Invisalign may not directly help with this kind of grinding. However, although Invisalign may not eliminate teeth grinding arising from stress, there are some other benefits. When you wear the trays, you provide a barrier between your teeth, meaning you are unlikely to tense the jaw, a common cause for grinding. Moreover, clear aligners help protect the surfaces of the teeth when you grind teeth. In this way, you reduce the occurrence of grinding.