4 Tips To Enjoy Your Christmas With Invisalign!

Invisalign is the best way to straighten your teeth while still being able to enjoy the Christmas season. Because they can be taken off and almost invisible, they won’t get in the way of any fun activities or parties. But keep all the fun things from distracting you from your orthodontic treatment and causing you to fall behind schedule. It’s important to take a few simple steps, but it’s also important to take these steps if you want your smile to last into the new year. Thanks to the four tips below, you can enjoy the holiday season knowing that your Invisalign treatment will go as planned.

1. You Should Always Take Time To Brush And Floss Your Teeth

When you add up things like decorating, sending out Christmas cards, and shopping for the perfect gift, it’s easy for the holiday season to become a busy time. But you can still take care of your teeth. Make sure you brush your teeth twice a day for a full two minutes, floss at least once a day, and keep your aligners clean. Also, make sure you floss your teeth at least once a day. During the busy holiday season, it may be easy to forget these basic habits, but remember that they are your best defense against cavities, gum disease, and a wide range of other oral health problems. This is especially true when you consider how many seasonal sweets and holiday foods are usually around this time of year.

2. You Should Keep Wearing Your Aligners For 20 to 22 Hours Daily

Your aligners will only work if you keep putting them on. Remember to wear your aligners for at least 20 to 22 hours every day, even though you’ll probably take them out of your mouth more often than usual over the holidays. It is important that the aligners always put the same amount of pressure on your teeth as they gradually move them into their best positions. If you don’t wear them often enough, they may move out of place, making your treatment take longer and cost more.

3. While Your Aligners Are In Your Mouth, You Shouldn’t Eat Anything

You can eat whatever you want during your treatment as long as you take out your aligners. However, sometimes this is an unnecessary hassle. Even if all you want to do is have a few sips of your favorite fall-flavored drink or eat the last piece of a sweet treat, you need to take out your aligners. Your aligners could break, warp, or bend if you eat or drink certain things. This makes it harder to wear your aligners because it hurts and could also move your teeth into the wrong places! If you want to eat or drink something other than water, you should always take out your aligners first.

4. You Should Never Leave Your House Without Your Aligner Storage Case

If you always have the case that holds your aligners on you, it will be much easier to take them off when the time comes. When you aren’t wearing your aligners, you should store them in the case that came with them. This is the safest place for them. Wrapping your aligners in a napkin or putting them somewhere may seem like a good idea at the time, but it’s too easy to lose track of them or throw them away by accident when you do that. They might even get played with by a nearby child or animal.

With Invisalign, you can get the orthodontic treatment you need without letting it get in the way of your holiday plans. The process is simple and won’t bother anyone. Keep these simple tips in mind to ensure you stay on track on your way to a new smile! Our team of highly trained orthodontists offers a wide range of treatment options so patients with any smile can get the individualized care they need. We will be with you every step of the way during your Invisalign treatment to make sure that it is as stress-free, helpful, and cost-effective as it can be.

FAQs

1. What Do You Need To Learn About Invisalign?

Invisalign is removable, so you can take it off to take a break while eating or to brush and floss your teeth. Wearing those comfortable, clear braces for about 22 hours a day shouldn’t affect your treatment.

2. Can I Go Out For The Night With My Invisalign?

You can take your Invisalign aligners out for a special occasion. There is no need to change anything. You can go about your normal day while getting your teeth straightened.