Transparent teeth straightening with transparent aligners, an innovative method known as invisalign, is the modern way for the dentist to rearrange the crowded and uneven teeth.
But like anything achieved in a given period of time, there is an adaptation process that takes time. Understanding and dedicating to this process will help you achieve the results you aspire to.
Invisalign, how does it work?
Patients wear a series of custom transparent aligners on their teeth 20 to 22 hours a day. This leaves you with 2-4 hours of eating and oral hygiene.
Each set of invisalign aligners is designed to apply pressure to a specific area of teeth gently to rearrange their position. Aligners are replaced with new once every two to three weeks until the end of the treatment.
For how long do you wear invisalign aligners?
The clear aligners are worn almost all day – 20 to 22 hours – every day. And they are replaced every 2-3 weeks to adjust the movement of the tooth according to the complexity of the treatment and the time of wearing can be estimated as the treatment progresses.
You may extend the treatment time if you neglect to understand the importance of mandatory wearing time.
If you wear the aligners according to the doctor’s instructions and according to the recommended time, your teeth will move as expected and the Invisalign process will be comfortable, predictable and effective.
If you leave your aligners out of your mouth for an extended period of time, they will feel tighter and uncomfortable when you put them back on your teeth. The treatment time will also be extended and you may not get the results you hoped for.
Invisalign, how to eat?
You need to remove the invisalign aligners for eating and then clean them and the teeth before putting them back on.
Limiting your eating to 3 meals a day will definitely help you avoid unnecessary snacks which cause cavities resulting from frequent eating. If the idea of losing weight and eating healthier appeals to you, this would be a great opportunity to combine this idea with the transparent Invisalign teeth straightening process.
The time it takes to snack will take from the mandatory wearing of aligners and you should also take time to clean your teeth and aligners properly after eating. This can disrupt the alignment process and damage the end result!
What about drinking?
Some people will tell you that it is okay to drink any liquid while wearing the aligners without having to remove them! Drinking water is safe. Other beverages usually contain sugars and acids that can break down enamel and over time the treatment can cause tooth decay. The clear aligners can also stains and smells easily.
