If you’re looking to straighten your smile without the appearance of metal in your mouth, you luckily have another solution. Invisalign can get patients on a path towards aligned teeth and has many different advantages over traditional metal braces. Not only is Invisalign treatment more comfortable, but you also don’t need to endure eating restrictions and you can smile without anyone being able to see that you’re wearing your aligners. However, in order to stay on track, there are some basic rules you must follow. Your cosmetic dentist shares more about the Invisalign do’s and don’ts in Allen.
What Should Be Avoided During Invisalign Treatment?
In order to avoid derailing your Invisalign treatment, it’s important that you refrain from doing any of the following things:
- Cleaning them improperly: If you clean your aligners in water that is too hot, you can actually distort them. Harsh ingredients like bleach can also cause damage by degrading the plastic.
- Eating and drinking with your trays in: If you are eating or drinking anything that isn’t water, you need to take your trays out beforehand. If you don’t, you can accidently damage or discolor them. Hot liquids can distort your aligners and sugary drinks can get trapped in the trays and increase your chances of tooth decay.
- Leaving your trays in the open: You should always store your aligners in their case when you aren’t wearing them. Make sure you always bring it with you. This will reduce the probability that you will lose them and prevent exposure to additional bacterial growth.
How Can You Keep Invisalign Aligners in the Best Shape Possible?
When you have Invisalign, remember to always take the following steps to keep them in the best shape possible:
- Clean them every day: Using a soft-bristled toothbrush and toothpaste, brush your aligners every single day to remove any plaque buildups and bacteria. If you aren’t cleaning them this often, you are putting yourself at risk for bad breath and tooth decay.
- Soak your aligners: In order to ensure a clean set of aligners, you should soak them every day in Invisalign cleaning crystals or a denture cleaner. After you soak them, use a toothbrush to remove food particles or lingering plaque.
- Brush and floss: After every snack or meal, you should brush and floss your teeth. If you aren’t able to take the time to floss, rinse out your mouth with water at the very least.
By remembering these do’s and don’ts of Invisalign care, you can keep your trays in the best shape possible. Clean aligners will help you to stay on track towards your dream smile.
About the Author
At P. A. Dental Arts, you have two highly skilled dentists providing quality care to patients in Allen, TX. Dr. Christina Blacher pursued her Doctor of Dental Medicine at Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ and has completed advanced Invisalign training. Dr. Corbin Reed Alhadef earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Texas A&M/Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas. For more information on Invisalign or to schedule a consultation, visit their website or call (214) 383-5511.
