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Tips for starting treatment

1. Wear your aligners consistently. See the article : Gum Surgery Before And After Photos. While Invisalign is more convenient than traditional orthodontic options, you still spend time and effort to achieve a beautiful smile… make sure you take care of your investment. Make sure you wear them and wear them consistently. You would have to wear the aligners almost 24 hours a day and could only take them out for eating, drinking and cleaning.

It can be tempting to wear them less as you start to see results…. you may experience a regression or a plateau in your overall development. You may even wear your aligners more. Make it a good habit to wear your aligners as firmly as possible.

2. Change the alignment discs regularly. Part of the treatment plan includes wearing new aligners b Every two weeks or so, you will start wearing new aligners. The new trays help straighten your teeth a little more than the previous ones. By the time you put your last trays in, you’ll have a completely new smile than when you started. To achieve this, you will need to change your discs in time.

Your orthodontist has you on a program to maintain steady progress. There is an estimated expiration date, although it is not a guarantee. Many people need an extra disc or two to put the finishing touches on their progress. However, you should change your discs in time to keep pace and aim for your projected due date.

3. Keep your previous record handy

Some people throw their old bets in the trash when they move on to the next ones. After two weeks of wearing the same aligners, everyone is ready for a new pair. Now imagine a situation where someone loses their current alignments before receiving their next discs. How will they continue their progress and reduce their chances of falling behind?

If this person had kept their previous records handy, they would be in much better shape. Avoid this situation by saving the previous week’s rulers in case you lose or destroy the current ones. You will protect your progress by wearing the old trays while you wait for your orthodontist to replace your current pair. Jumping to the next trays too soon could be painful for your teeth, so wear your old aligners if you lose your current ones.

4. Practice Good Oral Hygiene

Wearing aligners increases your chances of letting harmful bacteria build up in your mouth. This sounds scary, but there’s an easy way to combat it – keep practicing your regular dental hygiene habits. Your existing habits will go a long way in keeping your mouth healthy and clean. You can even take it a step further with renewed devotion. Brushing and flossing your teeth after every meal or snack is vital to having a clean mouth. This results in cleaner aligners and less harmful bacteria.

5. Use EverSmile WhiteFoam to clean your aligners

Want to take your dental hygiene to the next level during your Invisalign treatment? EverSmile’s WhiteFoam could change the way you approach your dental health while wearing aligners. Clear aligners can be difficult to keep fresh. They can develop a foul odor and show visible signs of funk, making them not so invisible anymore. With WhiteFoam, you can change that. Your friends who wear sheer lines may even wonder how you keep yours so clean.

WhiteFoam is a hydrogen peroxide based solution that makes cleaning alignments convenient. Apply the foam to the inside of your lines and put them on your teeth. This is! WhiteFoam will clean your aligners while freshening your breath and whitening your teeth. That’s three incredible benefits in one. And if you need a little extra cleaning power, put your straighteners in a cup and soak them in WhiteFoam for about five minutes. They’ll be fresh and clean when you’re ready to wear them again.

6. Avoid using toothpaste and mouthwash to clean your aligners

Toothpaste and mouthwash are common items in many people’s bathrooms. These products are great for cleaning teeth, but you should avoid them when it comes time to clean your clear aligners. Toothpaste contains microscopic abrasive particles that will scratch the thermoplastic. The bristles of your toothbrush will make these scratches worse. This could change your clean alignments from invisible to blurry and noticeable.

You should also avoid soaking your clear aligners in mouthwash. Mouthwash contains dyes and pigments that can stain your aligners. This will change your Invisalign aligners from clear to purple, green or blue. This is the exact opposite effect you are looking for when choosing clear aligners to straighten your teeth.

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7. Remove your Aligners before eating and drinking

Eating and drinking while wearing Invisalign would be an uncomfortable experience. However, it’s a good idea to remember to take out your aligners before engaging in either activity. Eating with your Invisalign is a bacteria build-up waiting to happen. It will lead to bad breath and food trapped in your lines.

Drinking water while wearing an aligner is fine. In fact, it can help flush out your aligners, leading to a cleaner mouth. But drinking coffee, tea, soda, and other dark beverages will stain your aligners over time. To keep your aligners looking great, take them out during your morning coffee or afternoon pick-me-up.

8. Rinse regularly

An easy task to practice as a new Invisalign user is brushing your aligners throughout the day. If you find yourself in a sink, it only takes a moment to pop your trays out and give them a quick rinse. This will remove any lingering particles that could be contributing to bad breath, discoloration and funk. Make it a habit to rinse your straighteners every time you take them out during the day to keep them fresh.

9. Protect your aligners when not in use

We’ve listed a few cases where it’s a good idea to take out the alignment discs. After all, one of the reasons why you chose Invisalign aligners is the ease of their removal. But you should be careful in these situations. You’ll learn soon enough that it’s easy to misplace your discs once they’re out of your mouth.

Keeping your trays on a napkin when they are out of your mouth is a huge mistake. One wrong move or a moment of forgetfulness could lead to them landing in the wastebasket. Then you risk paying for aligner replacements and ruining your teeth straightening progress. Have a hard case handy to hold your alignments when you take them out. This will protect them from damage and accidental disposal.

10. Protect your mouth and reduce Invisalign pain

Clear aligners from Invisalign may occasionally have sharp edges or rough areas of plastic. This may be unusual, but it is still distracting and even painful to experience. If you’ve already experienced this discomfort, you may be wondering how to make Invisalign more comfortable. Try applying a small amount of wax to problem areas. This will protect the inside of your mouth for a while, but you may need to apply more wax during the day.

You may also experience tooth pain when wearing new trays. When putting on new aligners for the first time, try biting down several times to break them in. This will help your teeth adjust to the new trays. It can even reduce pain from the pressure of the new aligner by getting the blood flowing to your gums.

You could take this a step further by trying orthodontic chews like OrthoChews from EverSmile. These chews can reduce Invisalign pain by applying some pressure to your teeth and massaging the irritated gums. Over time, you will get used to the pain and it will be more tolerable. Help yourself experience less discomfort with OrthoChews.

11. Use AlignerFresh to clean on the go

When you’re out running, taking class, going to work, or hanging out with friends, you may not have time to clean your alignments. This can lead to your aligners becoming smelly and fearful in situations you don’t want them to be. You have Invisalign aligners to boost your confidence and these moments can have the opposite effect.

AlignerFresh by EverSmile is the solution to this problem. EverSmile has made this product portable and safe to use on the go and is extremely easy to use. Take out the alignment discs, give them a spray and put them back on. AlignerFresh will start working immediately, providing the same benefits as EverSmile’s WhiteFoam. Scented, funky aligners will come when you make AlignerFresh a part of your daily routine.

12. Wear your Retainer when you finish treatment

When you have completed your Invisalign treatment, you will need retainers to hold your teeth in place. Otherwise, your teeth could return to their previous position. Make sure you keep the result of all your hard work, money and dedication by wearing your accessories as much as you can. You should wear them for the rest of your life.

Keep your last discs to act as backup retainers. If something happens to your retainers, you can use the last discs until you get replacements. Remember, after all your hard work, the last thing you want is for your teeth to recede. Wear your retainers to keep your teeth looking great for years to come.