Invisalign in Baldwinsville

You have just decided to straighten your teeth and get treated with Invisalign in Baldwinsville. So, how do you take care of Invisalign, you ask? It all comes down to practicing your new routines each day. 

Please don’t get nervous about adjusting your life – there’s no need to worry. Follow our tips, and you’ll be on your way toward a straight and healthy smile with Invisalign in Baldwinsville.

#1 Wear Your Clear Aligners

It may seem obvious, but it’s easier to neglect than you think. In your treatment plan, you must wear your aligner at least 22 daily, taking them out only to eat, drink and clean. As your teeth straighten, you may lose the urgency to wear your aligners as prescribed, leading to a longer Invisalign treatment time. Get in the habit early and keep wearing those aligners. 

# 2 Change Your Trays on Time

Every two weeks or so, a new set of aligners is given to move your teeth more than the previous set. You’ll have a new smile when you get your last invisible aligners. 

Your orthodontic treatment is a pretty precise schedule. There’s a projected end date, although it’s not guaranteed. It helps to change your trays on time to keep pace and aim for your projected end date. 

# 3 Keep Your Old Aligners

Some people toss away their old Invisalign clear aligners when they move on to the next set. We recommend always keeping the last set of aligners if, by chance, you lose your current aligners. By doing this, you can protect your progress by wearing the old trays while waiting for your orthodontist to replace your current pair. 

# 4 Good Oral Hygiene

Wearing aligners can increase the chances of harmful bacteria building up in your mouth. The best way to combat this is to have good oral health through regular dental hygiene. 

#5 Clean Your Aligners

Toothpaste and mouthwash are standard bathroom items. These products are great for brushing and flossing your teeth but not so great for clear aligners. Toothpaste is abrasive and can scratch thermoplastic. Your toothbrush bristles will worsen these scratches by changing from clear aligners to cloudy and noticeable ones.

Don’t soak your clear aligners in mouthwash either, as it contains colorants that risk staining your aligners. 

#6 Remove Your Aligners Before Eating and Drinking

Take your Invisalign aligners out before eating and drinking to avoid bacterial buildup. Bacteria leads to bad breath and food trapped in your aligners. 

Dark beverages like coffee, tea, and soda can stain your aligners over time. So take them out for everything but water. 

#7 Rinse Regularly

Rinse your aligners often throughout the day. Rinsing removes any lingering particles that could contribute to bad breath and discoloration. 

#8 Protect Your Aligners When Not in Use

Please do not keep your trays in a napkin while eating. It always leads to them landing in the wastebasket. Dentists and orthodontists alike recommend always having a hard case to hold your aligners when you take them out to protect them from damage or accidentally being thrown away. 

See Us For Invisalign in Baldwinsville, NY

If you have crowded teeth or bigger spaces than you like and don’t want the hassle of traditional metal braces, then aligner treatment is the way to go for straight teeth. Invisalign align technology works just as well as traditional braces to move your teeth to the correct position with no metal in sight. Call William Raineri DDS, in Baldwinsville for an appointment.