Are you a user of Invisalign? If so, that's great! There are many advantages that it has over traditional metal braces or brackets. Compared to other conventional options, Invisalign treatment is known to be much less painful and noticeable. However, if you don't care for it properly, you may never get that smile you've always wanted. Here are six tips to get the most out of Invisalign:
 

No matter where you learn about Invisalign, this tip is the most important of them all - rinse and floss after every meal you eat. Most people will brush their teeth after eating, but this sometimes isn't enough. By gargling water, you loosen food particles in your teeth. Flossing helps it further by dislodging any particles stuck in between your teeth. Treat your Invisalign as if it were real teeth. Brush it, rinse it, and floss it. The better you are at cleaning it, the more successful your treatment will be. Remember, Invisalign is a plastic aligner and will hold food even after a thorough brushing. It is then vital that you floss and rinse after eating.
 

To get the most out of your aligners, wear them at least 22 hours a day. Only remove the aligners when you're eating, drinking, or playing sports that involve a lot of contacts, such as football. If you still want to wear aligners while playing, buy a mouth guard to protect your aligners and your teeth.
 

Invisalign will only work if it fits with your teeth. To know if your aligners aren't fitting correctly, feel for air between your teeth and the device. This is where chewies come into play. Chewies acts as a filler between your teeth and the aligners, making sure that it fits properly. Using them several times a day for up to 10 minutes will allow your treatment to work faster.
 

If your orthodontist has scheduled replacements for your aligners, follow it. Don't wait a few days after or before the scheduled date to replace your aligners. Doing so is harmful to your teeth and can delay your treatment.
 

Oral health is essential, and regular visits to your orthodontist will make sure your mouth is in tip-top condition. If you neglect your teeth, you will face many other health problems. The orthodontist will not only clean your mouth for you but will determine if your Invisalign treatment is working or not and will make the necessary adjustments.
 

Once done with the treatment, do not ever ignore your retainers. Retainers are just as important as the Invisaligners themselves. Keep wearing them every single day until instructed by your orthodontist to wear them at night only. It's important to follow your orthodontist's instructions. It will take anywhere between six months to a year for the treatment to work. Don't be surprised if you need a new set during the procedure, as this is normal. However, keep in mind that in the end, you'll be able to smile perfectly again. 

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