Tuesday Tips - Dr. Steve Ngo’s Invisalign® Braces Maintenance Tips

Invisalign® is a vastly popular orthodontic treatment that brings excellent results to many adults who are concerned with their appearance as they try to achieve a straighter smile. There are a few tips you should keep in mind as you work towards achieving a beautiful smile!

“Remove When Necessary”

Invisalign® aligners only work when they are in the mouth. Therefore, you should try your best to keep it this way for as long as you can throughout the day and night. Invisalign® aligners should really only be removed when:

• You brush your teeth
• You eat
• You drink
• You smoke

If you aren’t performing one of the four above tasks, then your clear removable aligners should be inside of your mouth for better, quicker results.

Keep a Travel Toothbrush Handy

It’s always been important to brush and floss your teeth, but with Invisalign® aligners, it becomes more important to do so. The reason why is because when we don’t brush or floss, then we risk staining our trays, as well as exposing our aligners to bits of food that may get trapped.

To avoid this, you should brush and floss right after you consume a large meal or engage in a heavy snack session. This is why a travel toothbrush and floss come in handy – because you won’t always be at your house.

A Little Bit of Pain Goes a Long Way

If you notice pain in your mouth at random times, you shouldn’t be too alarmed. This only confirms that your set of invisible braces is doing its intended job – straightening out your teeth. Straightening teeth requires that your teeth move closer together, which will inevitably result in minimal pain that may be bothersome to most. If anything, you should be excited!

New Year’s is coming up – perhaps straighter teeth are something you should aim for? We are certified Invisalign providers in Newport Beach, Orange County, and Irvine so if you’re around the area then consider the option as a New Year’s Resolution!