6 Tips to Achieving a Picture-Perfect Smile with Invisalign

Invisalign is known for its comfort, convenience, and ease of use. However, it requires a commitment to achieve optimal results. At Dental Arts of Chandler in Chandler, Arizona, you work with an experienced Invisalign dentist to help you succeed in reaching your smile goals.

In this post, Dr. Jennifer Enos shares six tips for obtaining a picture-perfect smile with Invisalign:

1. Wear Your Aligners as Instructed

Consistent use of the aligner is key to the success of your treatment. Ideally, the aligners should be on your teeth 20 to 22 hours a day, including when you sleep. You can remove the aligners briefly for snacks, meals, and oral hygiene. Then they should be returned to your teeth. If you remove the aligners too often or for extended periods of time, it can delay your treatment or interfere with the results.  

2. Keep Your Aligners Clean

For the aligners to work properly, they need to be kept clean. We recommend rinsing the aligners in warm water every time they’re removed. Brush your aligners daily using a soft-bristle toothbrush and clear, liquid soap or Invisalign solution. You can also soak the aligners in a cleaning solution to remove bacteria buildup and prevent discoloration. When not in use, store the aligners in a safe container where they won’t get damaged or lost. 

Before and After Actual Patient Results

3. Maintain Good Oral Hygiene

Invisalign removable aligners make it easy to practice good oral hygiene throughout your treatment. Doing so will reduce your risk of cavities. Brushing and flossing after every meal will keep plaque buildup to a minimum. You should also continue with biannual dental cleanings during your treatment.

4. Change Aligners on Schedule

At the onset of your treatment, you’ll be given a series of aligners for your teeth. Each set of aligners in the series is needed to achieve your smile goals. Dr. Enos will inform you of the order in which the aligners will be used. Every few weeks, you’ll switch to the next set of aligners in your series to keep your teeth steadily moving toward your smile goals. Changing aligners on time keeps you on track with the timeframe given for completing your treatment. 

5. Use Chewies to Improve Aligner Fit

Chewies are soft, plastic or foam cylinders you can bite on to help your aligners fit more snugly against your teeth. A snug fit will ensure the aligners apply the right amount of pressure on your teeth to shift them into proper alignment. Chewies eliminate air gaps between the aligners and your teeth to enhance comfort and tooth movement.

6. Keep All Dental Appointments

Dr. Enos will schedule appointments every 6 to 8 weeks to assess your progress and oral health. If adjustments or corrections need to be made, we can make them quickly to ensure your smile goals are achieved by the end of your treatment.

Invisalign Provider Near Me

To start your Invisalign journey to a straighter, healthier smile, contact Dr. Jennifer Enos from Dental Arts of Chandler in Chandler, AZ at (480) 442-4894. 

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