{"id":91,"date":"2024-11-21T16:35:19","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T16:35:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rowleyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=91"},"modified":"2024-12-23T16:35:30","modified_gmt":"2024-12-23T16:35:30","slug":"tips-for-wearing-your-invisalign-aligners-for-22-hours-a-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rowleyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/tips-for-wearing-your-invisalign-aligners-for-22-hours-a-day\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Helpful Tips for Wearing Your Invisalign Aligners for 22+ Hours a Day"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At first, wearing your Invisalign<\/a> aligners for 22+ hours a day sounds easy. When you factor in the time you need for three meals, a few snacks, and your oral hygiene regimen throughout the day, you\u2019ll quickly see that achieving this goal requires commitment, effort, and consistency. That said, there are a few things you can do to make wearing your aligners for the recommended amount of time each day easier. Here are four examples!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Use the Resources You Have<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you have a timer on your phone? Then use it to track how long your aligners have been out of your mouth. The Invisalign app is also a great tool because it has a stopwatch that calculates how long it\u2019s been since you removed your trays. Using resources like these is immensely helpful, especially toward the beginning of your teeth-straightening journey when you\u2019re trying to find a routine that works for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Multi-Task When You Can<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since there is a limited amount of aligner-free time, you need to be strategic. For example, instead of sipping coffee throughout the entire morning, you should drink it alongside your breakfast (when your trays are already off). We also recommend soaking them in a dentist-recommended cleaner while you eat dinner or having your dentist give them a deeper clean during your progress visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Keep Travel-Sized Dental Products With You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re done eating, you need to brush and floss your teeth right away to cut down on the amount of time you aren\u2019t wearing your aligners. But what if you\u2019re at the office, grabbing lunch with friends, or going on a date? That\u2019s where travel-sized dental products come in! Keeping a small toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss with you at all times will make completing your oral hygiene routine when you\u2019re away from home significantly easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Only Remove Your Trays When It\u2019s Absolutely Necessary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many patients get in the habit of taking off their aligners when their teeth are sore. Don\u2019t! Remember, the more you wear them, the faster your teeth will adjust. So, only take them off when it\u2019s absolutely necessary, like before eating or completing your oral hygiene regimen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bonus tip: If your teeth usually feel sore after progressing to the next set of aligners in the series, make the switch right before bed! That way, you can sleep through the initial adjustment period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Our top-rated dental team at Rowley Family Dentistry<\/a> is thrilled to offer our patients in Melbourne Invisalign, which is a basically invisible alternative to traditional braces. We\u2019re also here to be an ongoing resource so you have a place to turn for answers, tips, and recommendations about life with clear aligners. If you want to schedule an appointment with us, then visit our website<\/a> or call (321) 723-1772<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

At first, wearing your Invisalign aligners for 22+ hours a day sounds easy. When you factor in the time you need for three meals, a few snacks, and your oral hygiene regimen throughout the day, you\u2019ll quickly see that achieving this goal requires commitment, effort, and consistency. That said, there are a few things you […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-91","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n4 Helpful Tips for Wearing Your Invisalign Aligners for 22+ Hours a Day<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you having trouble wearing your Invisalign aligners for 22+ hours a day? 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