27/03/2022
Invisalign, take it with you no matter where.
Remember the following when you have your Invisalign in!
1. Always remove Invisalign before you eat.
Invisalign is powerful. The aligners are strong and move teeth into their new positions, carefully and methodically, one by one. The aligners are not intended, however, to withstand the pressure of biting and chewing. The appliances must always be removed before you eat anything, whether a tiny snack or a big meal. Otherwise, you risk breaking the aligners and interrupting your treatment.
2. Water only.
Invisalign aligners are clear and practically invisible on the teeth. This fact is a big part of the appeal of the treatment. For the appliances to stay clear, they must not be compromised by food or colored beverages. If you eat or drink anything but water while Invisalign is in place, you run the risk of discoloring the aligners. And that kind of defeats the purpose of a discreet and unnoticeable orthodontic treatment. Save the colas and wine and coffee for meal time.
3. Don’t be tempted.
You will be tempted to “just have a bite” or “just have a little sip” with Invisalign in place. Eating or drinking with the aligners in your mouth is dangerous – they can easily be broken or stained with “just one” anything. While it can be a pain to snap Invisalign in and out of your mouth every time you want to eat something, navigating attachments and discomfort, it’s necessary to remove the aligners to maintain their integrity.
What many patients benefit from is the opportunity to think twice about what they plan to eat – do they really want that snack? Do they really need that second cup of coffee? Weight loss, for some people, is a welcome side effect of wearing Invisalign.
4. Brush and floss.
Whenever you remove Invisalign for a meal, the aligners should be stored securely in their case to protect them. Once you’re finished eating, brush and floss your teeth before snapping the aligners back in place.
