People are drawn to Invisalign aligners for a lot of reasons. One of them is their convenience; unlike other methods of orthodontic treatment, Invisalign aligners are removable, meaning that they can be taken off before meals and for cleaning.
However, Invisalign aligners only work when you’re wearing them, so it’s important to do so as much as possible. Most professionals recommend wearing your trays for 22 hours a day, a number that may seem daunting for some. Thankfully, meeting this goal doesn’t have to be difficult. Here’s how you can hit that quota consistently.
Limit Snacking
It’s recommended that your take your Invisalign aligners off anytime you eat, ensuring that you don’t damage them. While this means that you don’t have to limit your diet due to your orthodontics, it also means that you have to be conscientious about how long it takes you to eat.
While it’s possible to eat meals leisurely and still meet your 22 hour goal, this becomes much more difficult if you’re leaving your trays out while you snack. For this reason, it’s a good idea to eat large meals and clean your teeth/trays after, as opposed to grazing throughout the day.
Wear Aligners While You Sleep
It’s worth stating that the nature of Invisalign trays is that they need to be worn while you sleep. This placing them in contrast to some other oral appliances like dentures that are taken out overnight for cleaning.
While this may be counterintuitive to some, it’s a vitally important part of staying on track with your treatment.
Get a Carrying Case
One way you may potentially fall off track with your Invisalign treatment is if you lose your aligners. While the discreet nature of Invisalign trays makes them appealing from a cosmetic perspective, it also makes them easy to misplace.
This is why Invisalign carrying cases are so useful. They allow you to keep hold of your aligners, ensuring that they’re always in hand.
About Our Practice
At MJM Family Dentistry, we have an experience team that can help you regardless of your age and no matter what brings you to our office. Moreover, we bring a level of care and compassion to our practice that ensures that your treatment will be completely comfortable. Not only will your care be effective, it’ll be startlingly easy!
If you have any questions about Invisalign, we can be reached at our website or by phone at (703) 934-5540.
