{"id":242,"date":"2023-02-01T18:13:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T18:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.polarisorthodonticcenter.com\/blog\/?p=242"},"modified":"2024-09-04T12:17:07","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T12:17:07","slug":"avoid-these-5-invisalign-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.polarisorthodonticcenter.com\/blog\/2023\/02\/01\/avoid-these-5-invisalign-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"For Successful Treatment, Avoid These 5 Invisalign Mistakes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Invisalign clear aligners<\/a> are among the most convenient ways to address dental misalignment. Plus, their subtle appearance makes them ideal for individuals who wish to maintain a professional image throughout their treatment period. What can you do to get the most out of Invisalign and set yourself up for a successful orthodontic journey? You should make every effort to avoid these five Invisalign mistakes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Not Wearing Your Aligners Enough<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Invisalign aligners can only do their job when they are in your mouth. In order for them to be optimally effective, you should wear them for 20 \u2013 22 hours a day (the closer to 22 hours, the better). It is best to remove them only at mealtimes and to carry out your oral hygiene routine. If you do not wear them enough, you could cause delays in your treatment and increase your discomfort when you transition to a new aligner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eating or Drinking While Wearing Your Aligners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The only thing you should consume while wearing your aligners is plain water. Foods could get stuck on your Invisalign or damage it. Hot beverages can cause your aligners to warp, and sweet drinks could allow sugar to get trapped against your teeth. Pigmented items could stain your aligners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not Keeping Up with Oral Hygiene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not only can missteps in oral hygiene increase your risk of gum disease and cavities, but they can also cause your Invisalign aligners to become stained or accumulate odors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few oral hygiene tips for Invisalign patients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n