{"id":327,"date":"2024-03-13T08:39:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T08:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=327"},"modified":"2024-04-17T08:39:29","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T08:39:29","slug":"invisalign-dos-and-donts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/blog\/2024\/03\/13\/invisalign-dos-and-donts\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dos and Don\u2019ts of Invisalign"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AdobeStock_1186320031.jpeg\" alt=\"Someone holding an Invisalign aligner\" class=\"wp-image-328\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Something that sets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/invisalign.html\">Invisalign<\/a> apart from other orthodontic treatments is the aligners\u2019 removability. Patients can take their trays out at any time, allowing them not only to clean them more easily, but to avoid many of the dietary restrictions that are often associated with orthodontia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This allows you take charge of your treatment in a way that you often can\u2019t with braces. And while this allows you a lot of freedom, it also means that you may not get the most out of your treatment if you make the wrong choices regarding your treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that in mind, here are some important do\u2019s and don\u2019ts regarding your Invisalign treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2>Do: Wear Your Alinger 20-22 Hours a Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While Invisalign aligners are removable, they also don\u2019t do you any good if you aren\u2019t wearing them. That being the case, there are guidelines for how long you ought to wear your Invisalign if you\u2019re interested in getting the most out of the treatment. In general this guideline is around 20-22 hours a day, leaving you just enough time to eat and to clean your aligners before putting them back in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Don\u2019t: Eat With Your Aligners In<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While it can be tempting to leave your aligners in while eating in order to better meet your quota, the risk is hardly worth the rewards. It\u2019s possible to damage your aligners while eating, even more so than in the case of normal braces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Do: Clean Your Aligners Before Putting Them Back On<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After eating, you\u2019re likely to have small amounts of food residue on your teeth, even if it isn\u2019t apparent to you. If you put your aligners back on without cleaning your teeth these foodstuffs will become trapped, feeding bacteria both in your mouth and on your aligner. You therefore need to carefully clean your trays, as well as your teeth, before putting back on your trays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Don\u2019t: Take Your Trays Out Overnight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While some oral appliances require you to take them out before bed, this is not the case for your Invisalign. In order to meet the recommended 20-22 hours wearing time, you\u2019ll need to keep them on as much as possible, including while you sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many dental practices treat their patients like just a name and a number, but at Fairfax Dental Group we are proud of doing things differently. We understand that our patients are real human beings, with human needs, and that informs the core philosophy of our practice. We take a unique approach to every treatment, one perfectly suited to you and that will ensure that you get the premium oral healthcare experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about Invisalign, we can be reached at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/dentist-near-merrifield.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (703) 560-6301.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Something that sets Invisalign apart from other orthodontic treatments is the aligners\u2019 removability. Patients can take their trays out at any time, allowing them not only to clean them more easily, but to avoid many of the dietary restrictions that are often associated with orthodontia. 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