How to best protect your Invisalign treatment plan
As with any teeth-straightening treatment plan, patients will need to make a few adjustments to their lifestyles. Even with sky-high popular systems like Invisalign St John’s Wood, there are guidelines of use that are non-negotiable.
Patients opt for Invisalign St John’s Wood for the desirable plus points this system offers – advantages that make the orthodontic process easier, more comfortable and more bearable. At Aura Dental we only look to those orthodontic appliances that offer a high degree of efficacy and desirable outcomes patients want. Invisalign St John’s Wood remains a top choice for patients but it must be said that not adhering to best practice guidelines is a sure-fire way to derail the teeth-straightening process. We encourage patients to see the investment in their treatment plan as more than just money but also an investment in time and effort to give them a great-looking smile.
Correct ways to use Invisalign for a great orthodontic experience
Invisalign is a fantastic choice for patients looking for an orthodontic appliance that fits in well with their lifestyles. Priority areas for patients include comfort, less visibility and less complicated teeth cleaning routines. Invisalign aligners can provide all this and more. To benefit from the advantages offered by the aligners, patients will have to commit to a few guiding principles.
The commitment to using the aligners as recommended becomes the first golden rule. There are two critical parts to this golden rule: wearing the aligners for at least 22 hours a day and sticking to the aligner change schedule.
The aligners are only permitted to be taken out for specific reasons and for a limited time; these being to eat, drink and clean teeth. Eating with the aligners on can damage them and drinking liquids can stain or warp them if hot. Brushing teeth is also not possible when the aligners are worn.
It is important to adhere to the aligner change schedule religiously to keep one’s treatment plan on track. The system works by the patient wearing a series of aligners, each designed to shift teeth in a specific timeframe – one to two weeks. Once the allotted time is up, the next aligner in the series needs to be worn. Forgetting to change aligners according to the schedule will prolong the duration of treatment; an undesirable event for any orthodontic patient.
Make sure to use the aligner-designed storage case when not wearing aligners. Patients won’t always be at home when it is time to remove the aligners; they may be on lunch at work or out for lunch with friends and family. During these times, keeping the aligners safely stored in their storage case should be a priority. Aligners getting lost or damaged can easily thwart the process.
Next to keeping the aligners safe is to clean them only as directed. The aligners are made from thermoplastic material infused with intuitive technologies. Using anything other than dedicated aligner cleaning products, even regular toothpaste and mouthwashes, can interfere with the way the aligners work. In the same way that cleaning teeth is important so too is making sure that the aligners are hygienically clean before putting them on. Bad bacteria can accumulate in the trays and re-enter the mouth.
When seeking quality orthodontic care, patients should not overlook the credentials of an experienced dental practitioner. We have helped many patients realise their dream smiles with comfortable and convenient teeth-straightening treatment plans so choose Aura Dental to give you the smile you crave.