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If you\u2019re receiving Invisalign treatment now, or are going to start soon, you may be worried about the upkeep you\u2019ll need to do during the holiday season. You may even be concerned that you won\u2019t be able to relax because you\u2019ll have to worry about your aligners. Thankfully, taking care of your Invisalign over the holiday season doesn\u2019t require much effort. If you keep these three simple things in mind, you should be able to easily stay on track<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Wear Your Aligner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most important thing when it comes to Invisalign is also the most obvious: wear them as much as possible. Ideally, you should wear your aligner for 20-22 hours a day. For the most part, that means wearing them any time you aren\u2019t eating or cleaning them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the holidays, it can be tempting to snack on leftovers and dessert throughout the day. That could mean taking your aligners out frequently, or just not wearing them at all. If you don\u2019t want to be tempted to snack, go all in on big meals that will fill you up for the rest of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep Your Aligner with You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re traveling to visit family or eating at restaurants, you\u2019re at more of a risk than usual of losing your aligner. Misplacing your Invisalign means days of not wearing it while you wait for it to be replaced, and even longer if you lose it while you\u2019re out of town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be sure not to leave your aligner on a tray or wrap it in a napkin, as that\u2019ll make it much more likely you\u2019ll accidentally throw it away. Keep your Invisalign case with you, and put your aligner in it whenever it\u2019s not being worn<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clean Your Aligner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The aspect of wearing your aligner that\u2019ll take the most getting used to will be cleaning it after meals. If you don\u2019t brush and floss thoroughly before you put your Invisalign back in your mouth, food will get trapped on your teeth, making a delicious meal for the bacteria that live there. Pack a travel dental kit over the holidays so you can be prepared wherever you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you can see, there isn\u2019t all that much that goes into properly taking care of your Invisalign. If you\u2019re stressed, don\u2019t be\u2014keep these few things in mind, and you\u2019ll easily stay on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

At Healthy Smiles Dental Care, we are passionate about making great oral healthcare as convenient as possible for your whole family. That\u2019s why our team of expert dentists stays up to date on the latest in oral medicine\u2014to ensure that we can help you in our office no matter your issue. We have plenty of experience with orthodontic treatment, so we\u2019d be happy to help you with any issues you have with your Invisalign. If you have any questions about caring for your Invisalign during the holidays, we can be reached at our website<\/a> or by phone at (810) 720-6433<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re receiving Invisalign treatment now, or are going to start soon, you may be worried about the upkeep you\u2019ll need to do during the holiday season. You may even be concerned that you won\u2019t be able to relax because you\u2019ll have to worry about your aligners. 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