5 Smart Tips for Maximizing Your Invisalign Treatment

With clear aligners for teeth, you can straighten your smile with greater comfort, convenience, and ease. However, you should be aware that Invisalign treatment requires a high level of compliance to succeed. Drs. William Collins, Greg Pitts, and Beau Seager from Treehouse Dental will map out your orthodontic treatment and have aligners custom-made for your use. Your commitment to following through with the instructions of your procedure will help you achieve optimal results.

Here are some great tips for making your Invisalign treatment in Highland, Utah, a successful, positive experience. 

1. Wear the Aligners Consistently

To achieve your orthodontic goals with Invisalign aligners, you should wear them consistently. Ideally, keep the aligners on for twenty to twenty-two hours each day. Remember, the longer you wear the aligners, the faster you will see results. You must remove the aligners to eat, brush, and floss. Occasional removal for special events is also allowed as long as you return the aligners immediately afterward to avoid delays in your treatment.

2. Change Your Aligners on Schedule

Drs. Collins, Pitts, and Seager will include a schedule for switching to a new set of aligners in your treatment plan to keep up the momentum of moving your teeth. By following this schedule judiciously, you can stay on track with your treatment. Depending on the specifics of your procedure, you may change aligners every week or every other week.

3. Schedule Aligner Removal for Eating  

Always remove your aligners when eating, including snacks and drinks other than water. If you’re a frequent snacker, you may need to change your habits to accommodate your orthodontic treatment. Removing your aligners frequently for snacks will disrupt your procedure. Drs. Collins, Pitts, and Seager recommend eating substantial meals and healthy snacks to satisfy your hunger and avoid removing the aligners unnecessarily.

4. Take Proper Care of Your Aligners

Your aligners will work better if you keep them fresh and clean. You can brush them gently with mild liquid soap and rinse them with warm water to remove bacteria and debris. Good oral hygiene will also help keep your aligners clean as it removes food and debris from your teeth that can cling to the aligners when in use. Be sure to store the aligners safely when you’re not using them to avoid accidental loss or damage. It’s also a good idea to save previously used aligners as backups in case you break or lose the aligner you’re currently using.

5. Maintain Good Oral Hygiene

The aligners should be removed for brushing and flossing to maintain good oral hygiene during your treatment. Good oral care is essential to reducing your risk of tooth stains, cavities, and gum disease. If you develop dental issues during Invisalign treatment, Drs. Collins, Pitts, and Seager may need to stop your orthodontic procedure to address these issues, which will delay the completion of your treatment.

Invisalign Treatment Near Me

Interested in learning more about Invisalign? Contact Drs. William Collins, Greg Pitts, and Beau Seager at Treehouse Dental in Highland, UT, today by calling (801) 756-2273.

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