Invisalign accessories explained

So, you have visited our team and been given the green light to go ahead with treatment to straighten your teeth with an invisible aligner.

This is undoubtedly going to be a very exciting time, however, as is the way with most orthodontic tools, it is worth noting that the success of the aligner in straightening your teeth will depend on your adherence to the advice that we gave you, and the use of additional tools which can help the aligner to be more successful.

At Clear Braces Direct, we have experience in using clear aligners to straighten our patients’ teeth both in the surgery and at home. And so, when it comes to the use of Invisalign London, we know our fair share about how to best use this aligner and the accessories that can enhance its overall success at straightening your teeth.

So without further ado, in this article, we look at the most common accessories that you can use to make your treatment with Invisalign London more successful.

Chewies

First, we will start with the fact that when you have your Invisalign London aligners made, they will be custom fitted to slot over your teeth throughout the process of realigning your smile. However, there has been something of a trend with patients not placing the aligners correctly and there being air bubbles between the aligner and the teeth. This slows down the entire process of realigning your teeth and can worsen misalignment.

Chewies are made from a mixture of plastic and rubber and look quite similar to earbuds, except you put them in your mouth when you have changed between aligners, and you chew them to ensure that the aligners are placed correctly against your teeth. They are reusable and helpful for keeping the realignment treatment on schedule.

Puls

When you take your aligners out, it can be tempting to simply pull them off of your teeth. This can cause the plastic to warp out of shape or become damaged, especially if you have long nails. Puls are designed to help you remove the aligners easily and quickly without causing damage to their overall shape.

Cleaning crystals

This is self-explanatory, but if you wish to have aligners that have had a bit more of a deep clean than simply rinsing them under a tap, cleaning crystals can be used. They can ensure that your aligners not only taste better, but that they are also free from bacteria that can cause tooth decay or gum disease. Aim to rinse your aligners twice a day for between 15 and 30 minutes to see the effects of the cleaning crystals.

Carry cases

It happens to almost everybody, but if you lose your carry case when using this aligner, this can cause you to carry it incorrectly in your pocket or bag which can (you guessed it!) create damage. Therefore, it is wise to invest in additional carry cases which will help you keep the aligner in one piece when you are out and about and not wearing it.

App

The main accessory that you will need to ensure the aligner is used correctly is the app that is downloadable to smartphones and will allow you to send photographs to our team once a week to show us how the aligner is working. The app is easy to use and can be downloaded in a range of languages to help you make the most of it, if English is not your first language.