{"id":71,"date":"2025-02-20T16:58:56","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T16:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alluredentalboutique.com\/blog\/?p=71"},"modified":"2025-03-27T16:59:06","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T16:59:06","slug":"dos-and-donts-with-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alluredentalboutique.com\/blog\/2025\/02\/20\/dos-and-donts-with-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"Aligner Advice: What to Do (& What Not to Do) with Invisalign"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There\u2019s no doubt about it: Invisalign<\/a> is considerably less of a hassle than traditional braces. After all, the aligners are removable, the average treatment timeline is shorter, and there aren\u2019t any dietary restrictions. Of course, that doesn\u2019t mean that there aren\u2019t any guidelines you\u2019ll need to stick to in order to stay on-track with your treatment plan. Read on to learn a few dos and don\u2019ts with Invisalign!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Do Wear Your Aligners for 20 Hours a Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Simply put, the more you wear your aligners, the less likely it is that you will fall off-track with your treatment plan. So, aim to keep yours on for a minimum of 20 hours a day. If you\u2019re not sure if you\u2019re meeting the mark, consider using the stopwatch on your phone or the timer on the Invisalign app as a guide!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Don\u2019t Forget to Bring Your Trays to Your Progress Visits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Throughout your teeth-straightening journey, you\u2019ll visit your dentist for progress visits. Make sure to always wear your aligners to your appointments, even if you are transitioning to the next set in the series afterward. You\u2019d be surprised how quickly your teeth can move out of alignment, and you don\u2019t want to lose any of the progress you\u2019ve worked hard for!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Do Clean Your Aligners After Each Meal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to brushing your teeth after each meal, you should get in the habit of cleaning your aligners after each meal. If that\u2019s easier said than done because you\u2019re always on the go, consider keeping a small case of travel-sized essentials with you, like a soft-bristled toothbrush. That way, you can keep your smile healthy, your trays clean, and your breath fresh no matter where your day takes you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Don\u2019t Use Hot Water to Clean Your Trays<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you rinse your aligners, check the temperature of the water! If it\u2019s too hot, then the plastic can warp, rendering your trays virtually useless. That\u2019s why patients are encouraged to use room temperature or cold water instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Do Store Your Aligners Properly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although it may be tempting to wrap your aligners in a napkin or place them on your bathroom counter, don\u2019t! Doing so may seem harmless, but that\u2019s often how they accidentally get thrown away, misplaced, or damaged. So, always place them in their designated case instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From your first visit, you\u2019ll notice Allure Dental Boutique<\/a> stands apart from the rest. Instead of a cold, unwelcoming office, you\u2019ll experience white-glove hospitality, concierge-level touches, and a dedicated team to help you achieve your absolute best smile. So, if you want to straighten your teeth without the metal and enjoy the journey along the way, don\u2019t hesitate to schedule an appointment with us via our website<\/a> or by phone at (813) 751-3044<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s no doubt about it: Invisalign is considerably less of a hassle than traditional braces. After all, the aligners are removable, the average treatment timeline is shorter, and there aren\u2019t any dietary restrictions. Of course, that doesn\u2019t mean that there aren\u2019t any guidelines you\u2019ll need to stick to in order to stay on-track with your […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-71","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alluredentalboutique.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alluredentalboutique.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alluredentalboutique.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alluredentalboutique.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alluredentalboutique.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=71"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.alluredentalboutique.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":73,"href":"https:\/\/www.alluredentalboutique.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71\/revisions\/73"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alluredentalboutique.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=71"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alluredentalboutique.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=71"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alluredentalboutique.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=71"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}