Top tips for wearing Invisalign aligners

When you are given the green light to start using an invisible aligner, it is going to be an exciting time. Not only do invisible aligners straighten teeth in an accelerated time frame, but they also offer the discretion that many patients want when undertaking orthodontic care in their adult life. But that does not mean that invisible aligners come without their instructions. In actuality, when undertaking invisible aligners, you will have to follow a strict set of instructions to ensure that the aligner has the time to work.

At Clear Braces Direct, we have helped thousands of patients get the straighter smiles that they want using invisible aligners like Invisalign London. And so, we will always be on hand to answer any queries that you may have about using this aligner to get the straighter smile that you want.

So, what are some of our tips for ensuring that your time wearing Invisalign London is not in vain? Read on to find out.

Keep them in!

Invisalign London is removable, so it can be extremely tempting to remove and leave it out of your mouth. But for this aligner to work correctly, you need to keep it in for a minimum of 22 hours per day or as recommended by our dental team. If you don’t follow this guideline, not only will your teeth not move, but they may revert to their former positions, making the entire experience a waste of time and effort.

Keep them clean

For maintaining a high level of dental hygiene while undertaking invisible aligners, you will need to keep the aligners clean; this is extremely straightforward as they are made from plastic and can simply be rinsed under a cold water tap. You can also use a soft-bristled toothbrush to remove any stubborn food debris. It can be tempting, but even if you have a stubborn stain, do not rinse your aligner under hot water as this can cause it to warp out of shape.

Get a toothbrush

A key tip for maintaining oral hygiene and ensuring that your aligners track correctly is to keep your teeth clean. We advise that when you are eating or consuming beverages that are not water, you should remove the aligners from your mouth. So when you go to put the aligners back into your mouth, you will need to scrub your teeth quickly to remove any food debris; this will prevent cavities and gum disease from forming. Therefore, it is well worth investing in a travel-sized toothbrush to take to work or university.

Maintain contact with our team

You will need to maintain regular contact with our team to ensure that your treatment goes off without a hitch. This is not extensive, as you will only need to see us every 6 to 8 weeks to ensure that there are no issues that go undiagnosed.

Download the app!

Yes, even invisible aligners have an app! To maintain contact with our team, we advise our patients to download the app, which will allow them to send weekly selfies so that we can assess whether their aligners are working as predicted or whether they need to come in to see our team.