Get all the facts about Invisalign treatment before you decide if it’s right for you.
These days, getting a straighter smile is surprisingly easy. You have many options from which to choose, especially for teens and adults. If you are looking for an orthodontic treatment that is discreet and won’t make you feel like you have to hide your smile throughout the course of your treatment, then you may wish to talk to our Covina, CA, dentists about Invisalign.
You’ll Need to Commit to Wearing Aligners
It may be tempting to remove your aligners or forget to put them in, but if you want to get results then you’ll actually need to wear your aligners as much as possible. It’s highly recommended that patients aim to wear their aligners between 20-22 hours out of the day, with 22 hours being the goal. When you aren’t eating, drinking, brushing or flossing then you should be wearing your aligners. It’s that simple!
You’ll Still Need to Visit the Dentist’s Office
Our Covina, CA, dentist is dedicated to making sure that your Invisalign treatment goes smoothly and that you get the results you want, and in order to do that we will need to monitor your treatment. The good news is that with Invisalign you won’t need to come in as often as you would with traditional braces. Most patients come in every 4-6 weeks for a quick checkup.
You Need to Remove Aligners Before Meals
No matter whether you are drinking coffee, eating a quick snack or getting ready to sit down to dinner, it’s important that you always take out your aligners before eating or drinking. The only time you can leave your aligners in is if you’re drinking water. Hot beverages and foods can warp your aligners, and dark foods and drinks can cause nasty stains.
Cleaning Aligners is Easy…
But you still have to do it! You’ll want to rinse your aligners before putting them back in after each meal. You will also want to clean your aligners daily with lukewarm water and a toothbrush. A couple times a week you’ll want to soak your aligners in an Invisalign cleaning solution or denture cleaner.
Are you interested in getting Invisalign in Covina, CA for yourself or your older teen? If so, call College Street Dental at (626) 498-2472 to schedule a consultation with our team.