{"id":235,"date":"2022-11-29T21:01:17","date_gmt":"2022-11-29T21:01:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=235"},"modified":"2022-11-29T21:01:18","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T21:01:18","slug":"traveling-with-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/29\/traveling-with-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Helpful Tips for Traveling with Invisalign"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_138077007__1___1669755396_29406.jpg\" alt=\"Invisalign beside its case\" class=\"wp-image-236\" width=\"304\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_138077007__1___1669755396_29406.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_138077007__1___1669755396_29406-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_138077007__1___1669755396_29406-768x502.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to travel, this time of year is the busiest there is. If you\u2019re going on a trip soon, it can be hard to balance enjoying your vacation with keeping up with your routines. If you\u2019re also undergoing your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/invisalign.htm\">Invisalign treatment<\/a>, you may wonder if you can relax during the holidays and still stay on track. Here are a few ways to make that easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2>#1: Prepare Beforehand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On a long flight or drive, it can be hard to keep up with your dental hygiene routine, especially if your toothbrush and floss have all been packed away. Preparing a travel brushing kit that you can keep on hand will make it easier to take care of your Invisalign. You can buy these off the shelf, or you can make your own with your favorite hygiene products. Ideally, these should contain a travel toothbrush, floss, and a little bit of mouthwash. If you\u2019d like, you could also have a separate timer that tracks the amount of time you\u2019ve had in your aligner. You could even put them in a pouch that matches your Invisalign case!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>#2: Bring Extra Aligners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you take your aligner out for every meal, it can be easy to accidentally leave it on an airplane, in a restaurant, or on a bathroom counter. If you aren\u2019t prepared, this can seriously throw you off track. That\u2019s why you should try and bring some extra aligners for your trip. That way, even if you forget your tray somewhere, you won\u2019t fall behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>#3: Don\u2019t Be Afraid to Eat in Public<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People love Invisalign because it\u2019s so innocuous. In most cases, no one will even be able to know that you\u2019re wearing the tray until you mention it. That might be why some people get nervous when it\u2019s time to take out their aligners to eat. Some people even skip meals because they don\u2019t like removing their aligners in public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s understandable to be nervous, but the fact is that taking out your aligner is incredibly fast. If you don\u2019t go out of your way to draw attention to yourself, no one is likely to notice. If you can\u2019t shake the feeling of being watched, you can try taking out and replacing your aligner in the bathroom; this will also give you an opportunity to clean it before you put it back in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Invisalign trays are remarkably convenient, and keeping them clean isn\u2019t that difficult. You shouldn\u2019t let the fear of falling off track distract you this holiday season\u2014with a little preparation, you won\u2019t have any problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Fairfax Dental Group, we want to provide all of our patients with dental services that keep their mouths both healthy and beautiful. We use state-of-the-art dental technology in all of our procedures, including our Invisalign treatments. Whether you\u2019re dealing with crooked teeth or bite problems, we have the knowledge necessary to fix your issue with Invisalign treatment. If you have any questions about Invisalign, we can be reached at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at <strong>(703) 560-6301<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to travel, this time of year is the busiest there is. If you\u2019re going on a trip soon, it can be hard to balance enjoying your vacation with keeping up with your routines. 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