{"id":725,"date":"2024-04-02T19:26:40","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T19:26:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=725"},"modified":"2024-05-02T19:29:47","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T19:29:47","slug":"invisible-upkeep-3-tips-to-care-for-your-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/invisible-upkeep-3-tips-to-care-for-your-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"Invisible Upkeep: 3 Tips to Care for Your Invisalign"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019re longing for a straighter smile but don\u2019t want to have metal brackets bonded to your teeth, you\u2019re in luck! Invisalign<\/a> is a clear alternative to traditional braces that can reposition your grin more discretely. It uses transparent plastic trays that fit snuggly over your teeth to gently reposition them, instead. Your dentist will provide new aligners every 1-2 weeks to account for the ongoing movement of your teeth. Treatment often can be wrapped up after about 12-18 months, making this both a highly effective and popular option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it\u2019s important to care for your aligners properly so they can continue to shift your teeth as intended. Keep reading to learn about 3 ways to keep yours in excellent condition!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Tip #1: Rinse After Meals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Harmful bacteria are attracted to the foods you eat and love to thrive in the spaces between your teeth and your aligners. This is especially true after meals when you\u2019re likely to have bits of food caught around your teeth. You\u2019re more likely to develop issues like cavities, gum disease, or bad breath because of it. Your trays could also suffer from plaque buildup and become discolored, which defeats the purpose of an invisible solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking the time to rinse your mouth as well as your aligners after meals helps avoid these kinds of problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #2: Keep Them Moist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your saliva contains plenty of germs that transfer to your Invisalign and thrive in drier conditions. If you let your trays air out over a prolonged period, they\u2019re more likely to become cloudy or develop an unpleasant smell. When you take them out to eat, be sure to place them in their carrier so that they\u2019re protected and don\u2019t dry out. Also, be sure that you wear them for 22 hours every day to keep them moist as well as prevent your teeth from reverting to their previous placements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #3: Use the Right Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You should take your trays out so that you can brush and floss your teeth twice daily. That\u2019s also the perfect time to thoroughly cleanse your Invisalign. It\u2019s important to use the correct products, though, because the plastic they\u2019re made from isn\u2019t intended for long-term use and can be damaged by abrasive ingredients found in regular toothpaste and many household cleaning supplies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can brush them with water and effervescent tablets, or soak them in a solution of Invisalign cleaning crystals intended for that purpose. This kills up to 99% of germs to keep your them looking and feeling fresh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By implementing these habits, you can keep your aligners clear throughout your treatment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Arbor Dental Care, you\u2019ll benefit from a skilled father-daughter dental duo that offers a full range of services to people of all ages, including Invisalign. They believe in taking their time to get to know patients\u2019 concerns so that they can offer fully individualized solutions to meet your needs. With state-of-the-art equipment, they\u2019re able to increase the accuracy of their treatments and results while enhancing patient comfort. If you\u2019d like a straighter smile and need a consultation, you\u2019re welcome to request an appointment on the website<\/a> or by calling (630) 969-2310.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re longing for a straighter smile but don\u2019t want to have metal brackets bonded to your teeth, you\u2019re in luck! Invisalign is a clear alternative to traditional braces that can reposition your grin more discretely. It uses transparent plastic trays that fit snuggly over your teeth to gently reposition them, instead. Your dentist will […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-725","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/725","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=725"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/725\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":727,"href":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/725\/revisions\/727"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=725"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=725"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.arbordentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=725"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}