As the holidays ramp up, there’s a good chance you’ll be busier than ever. You’ll likely shop for gifts, visit with relatives, finish end-of-year work projects, and more! Amidst this hustle, then, you may struggle to keep up with your Invisalign trays in downtown Boston. That’s only natural — it’s easy to forget the little things with so much going on. Still, your local dentist has ways to help you out. Here’s a summary of three great tips for staying on track with Invisalign during the holiday season.
Meet the Invisalign Wear-Time
For Invisalign to work, you must wear its trays for 20-22 hours daily. That way, the aligners’ can use micromovements to shift your teeth into alignment. In contrast, failing to meet the wear time can delay your treatment progress.
Of course, meeting the Invisalign wear time can be difficult amidst holiday distractions. That being the case, set a daily phone alarm as a reminder. Doing so will get you in the habit of keeping your trays in your mouth.
Remove the Aligners When Eating or Drinking
Sometimes, you might think it’s okay to wear the aligners even when eating or drinking. However, this is a serious mistake.
Say, for example, you had a few sips of your favorite warm holiday beverage. As soon as the hot liquid touches the aligners, it’ll damage their structure and interfere with treatment. The trays could also bend out of shape and thus make your teeth move in the wrong direction. You’d feel pain when switching to new trays if that happened.
To avoid the outcome above, remove your aligners every time you eat or drink.
Don’t Forget to Brush & Floss
If you’re in a hurry, you may want to wear your trays right after a meal. Even so, it’s better to resist that temptation.
In reality, you ought to brush and floss first. That way, you can remove food particles stuck between your teeth. If you don’t, food bits will likely get trapped beneath your trays all day. From there, these “leftovers” will have time to cause bad breath, bacteria growth, and tooth decay.
If you follow the tips above, your holiday with Invisalign in downtown Boston will go smoothly. That being said, go ahead and get started with them!
About the Practice
Devonshire Dental of Boston is based in Boston, MA. As led by its four terrific dentists, our practice strives to deliver the oral health you truly need. To that end, we perform high-quality preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, as well as emergency dental care. Furthermore, the team is a certified provider of Invisalign clear aligners that straighten teeth. For more information or to book a visit, you can reach us on our website or by phone at (617)-350-7474.