Are there accessories needed to help you manage Invisalign?

They have revolutionised and changed the world of adult orthodontic care, due to their discretion and their success. Also their ease of use in daily life.

Of course, we are talking about invisible aligners! Custom-fitted to slot over your teeth and taking around 3 to 6 months to get you the straighter smile you want, more adults and teenage patients are opting for these aligners over standard fitted braces if possible.

When you begin using your invisible aligners, particularly if you have never undertaken orthodontic care, you may be puzzled as to what is required to ensure that the treatment works as predicted by our team. In this article, we aim to explore this area.

At Clear Braces Direct, our team has extensive knowledge of using invisible aligners, especially Invisalign London. We have treated thousands of patients and will always aim to ensure that your time wearing this aligner is fuss-free and straightforward. We want you to get the straighter smile that you deserve and will endeavour to help you to do so.

Back to the initial question; what are some of the accessories that you may require for Invisalign London to work as predicted? Read on to find out.

Clear aligner mints

Clear aligner mints are based on the idea of clear aligner chewies, which are foam cylinders that you can chew on when you put the new aligners into your mouth. But when you are wearing Invisalign London you may want something that you can use on the go. And this is where these mints come in. They are not sticky, so they will not pull the aligners off your teeth, but rather they will help them to fit correctly and reduce air bubbles between the aligner and your teeth. They will also leave your breath smelling minty fresh, so there is no downside.

Clear aligner removal tools

An advantage of using invisible aligners is that they are removable and this can in theory sound like a straightforward task to complete. But if you are in the early days of wearing an aligner, it may be tight fitting to your teeth, and removing it incorrectly could cause it to warp out of shape. This is where removal tools specified for clear aligners can come into play. Looking a little bit like plastic hooks, they ensure successful and accurate removal of the aligners without causing warping.

Floss picks

Dental hygiene is always going to be a concern when you are undertaking any orthodontic treatment. If you are out and about eating with friends and not wearing your aligner, it is advised that before putting it back in, you clean your teeth to ensure that your food debris does not become pressed against your teeth. To minimise plaque and decay, it is worth investing in floss picks, which you can use on the go to clean in between your teeth.

Retainer cases (extra!)

Invisible aligners come with a retainer case, which you can use to carry them around in when you are out and about. This is to prevent them from warping out of shape. Our team will provide you with a single retainer case, but for your peace of mind and the longevity of your aligners it may be worth investing in more cases, in the event the original one goes missing.