Invisalign chewies – a guide

When it comes to using any kind of new dental device, it is important to get as much help as possible if required.

And nowhere is this truer than in the field of adult orthodontics, especially when it comes to using invisible aligners. As these are somewhat new to this area, many people have concerns about using them effectively in their own homes and want as much guidance and help as they can get to ensure that their teeth are straightened and that they get the smile that they want.

Our team at Clear Braces Direct will always aim to offer our patients as much help as possible, especially relating to the use of Invisalign London. If during your time with us you have any queries or concerns about using this aligner, simply give our team a bell, and we will ensure that we get back to you promptly.

With the idea of using additional tools to enhance the effectiveness of using Invisalign London, in this article, we will be looking at and exploring the use of chewies; what are they, how are they used and how can they benefit the use of invisible aligners? Read on to find out!

What is tracking?

The use of chewies when it comes to Invisalign London revolves around tracking. Tracking is simply how well the aligners fit your teeth, and if they are tracking correctly, your teeth should move on schedule without issue.

But many people, especially those new to using invisible aligners, have concerns about placing their aligners correctly over their teeth, and this is where chewies come into play and can be a useful tool.

What are chewies?

Have you ever seen somebody wearing a dental retainer chewing on a pencil to get the retainer to fit better? In essence, chewies are the professional version of the pencil. They are made from a soft foam material, very similar to the materials used to make earbuds and are reusable.

They are designed to ensure that your aligners fit correctly and that there are no air bubbles between the aligner and your teeth, which can otherwise cause issues with tracking and may slow down the treatment.

Using chewies

Using chewies is a relatively straightforward procedure. You simply place the chewies between your jaws and bite down hard on them when you are putting an aligner in your mouth. Aim to use one chewy per day when fitting your aligners. Chewies are the most reliable when you have finished using one aligner and are moving on to the next one to ensure that it fits over your teeth correctly.

Aim to chew the chewie for several minutes until you feel confident that the aligner is fitted correctly.

When to contact our team

Unfortunately, there are some instances in which even using chewies cannot help with tracking, and this can be caused by poorly made aligners or issues with the wearing of aligners for the required time each day.

If you have issues with fitting your aligners correctly and you have tried this method to resolve it but it has not worked, please contact our team for an assessment.