Top Tips for Invisalign

1. Removing your aligners

Your dentist will show you exactly how to remove and insert your aligners when you attend your appointment. It’s not difficult, but there definitely is a knack to making sure you can easily slip them on and off, and you'll want to make sure you're doing it properly to avoid damaging the aligners.

2. Cleaning

Although the aligners are removed for eating, you still need to clean them at least twice a day. We suggest doing so when you brush your teeth to avoid any plaque build-up. Although you should use your toothbrush to clean the aligners, you shouldn’t use toothpaste as this can give them a cloudy appearance – ruining the benefit of them being clear aligners! Your toothbrush and water (not hot!) will work just fine. You can also ask your dentist about special cleaning tablets you can use to give your aligners a refresh every now and then.

5. Discipline

A massive benefit of Invisalign aligners is the fact that you are able to remove them whenever you want, whether that be at mealtimes or for sports. The problem with this, however, is that you may become tempted to leave them out for longer than necessary. Doing this will inevitably lengthen the time your treatment takes to be completed, as you are required to wear your aligners for 20-22 hours a day for them to work to their full ability. You’ll need to be disciplined enough to keep your Invisalign in for the required length of time, otherwise you’ll find yourself having to wear them for longer overall.

6. Aligner case

Following on from the point of removing your aligners, you will be given a case to keep them in whenever they’re not in your mouth. We strongly recommend you get into the habit of using this case, as you will quickly realise that clear aligners are easily misplaced. If you lose your Invisalign, you’ll not only have to pay for a replacement aligner, but this will also delay the progress of your treatment while you wait for your new aligner to be made.

Invisalign is an extremely effective way to straighten crooked teeth, and we want to make sure you achieve the best results possible from your treatment.

Not all Invisalign treatments are equal, so the dentist you choose really makes a difference in the results that you can achieve. If you’re interested in pursuing Invisalign treatment, you can book a free consultation with an Invisalign expert at MyClinique to find out what’s best suited to you and how to proceed.