Without a doubt, Invisalign has revolutionized braces. Many people enjoy the convenience of being able to straighten their teeth without having to wear braces around the clock. When the holiday season rolls around, there is bound to be a lot of festivities going on that involve eating amazing food. Despite this fact, you’ll still want to stay on track with your treatment plan. Whether you are working in the office where there are lots of sweets, visiting family members that are hosting a dinner party or preparing a feast yourself, you can take part in the festivities without getting off track with your teeth straightening plan. Check out the information below on how to go about achieving this goal.
When to Wear Your Aligners
Your Invisalign aligners should be on an average of 21 hours every single day. This is actually a good thing considering traditional braces can never be taken off and these give you a chance to remove your braces without negative consequences. When you have a lot going on during the holidays, it can be easy to slip and either forget to put your aligners on or not want to put them on because you’re eating throughout the day. The first thing you’ll need to do is make a commitment to fulfill the 21 hour timeframe for wearing your aligners. The next thing you should do is set an alarm on your smartphone that reminds you to wear your aligners. You can schedule a recurring event to give yourself a little nudge when you don’t want to wear them.
Brush and Floss Each Time You Eat
There are few things worse than having bad breath when you’re spending a lot of time greeting people that you have not seen in a long time. There are many things that can cause bad breath when you’re wearing aligners. Sometimes it’s when particles from food have gotten stuck in your teeth because you may not be flossing as often as you would have in the past. These particles can lead to tooth decay caused by bacteria, which causes odor. When you’re drinking and eating sugary foods during the holiday season, there’s a much greater chance of this happening. To prevent this problem from occurring, remove your aligners to brush and floss your teach after each and every meal. Don’t forget to put your aligners back on as soon as you’re done.
Always Have Your Storage Container Available
One of the biggest mistakes that people make when wearing Invisalign aligners is not preparing in advance. You never know what will come your way from one day to the next and you should always be prepared. For instance, you might end up having lunch with a friend and needing to remove your aligners. If you don’t have your container available, you might end up putting your aligners in a tissue or napkin. This is the top way in which aligners are lost, which ends up delaying treatment. To make sure you’re always able to remove your Invisalign aligners, keep a storage container with you at all times.
Beyond the tips already provided, make sure you remove your Invisalign aligners whenever necessary. You might be tempted to consume hot coffee, tea or some other beverage without removing them. This would be a mistake because it can damage the aligners since they’re made of plastic. If you follow these tips, you can enjoy the holidays without any issues and while maintaining your teeth straightening schedule.
