Being an established dental practice for many years, we at Archway Dental know quite well how excited patients are when embarking on their orthodontic journey. This is especially so when that orthodontic treatment plan involves Invisalign in Cornwall.
With Invisalign in Cornwall, patients can enjoy so many advantages like the fact that the aligner trays are barely visible and that because they are made entirely out of flexible plastic, they are found to be much more comfortable.
Like with any other orthodontic treatment plan, there are guidelines patients should follow to ensure that the teeth straightening process provides them with the results they are after. Here’s what we advise patients to do when using Invisalign in Cornwall.
Tips to get the most out of Invisalign
Pay attention to your oral hygiene
One of the biggest advantages of this teeth correcting system is that it simplifies oral hygiene. The trays are removed before brushing and flossing so these obligations can be performed easily. Teeth must be brushed (or at least rinsed if no toothbrush is available at the time) before trays are re-inserted onto teeth. Gums and teeth must remain in top condition if orthodontic treatment is to be successful and to enjoy desired results for the long term.
Aligner trays also need to be kept clean as bad bacteria and germs can get trapped in the trays and be transferred back into the mouth when worn. When cleaning trays it is important to stick to the guidelines as trays can be damaged if cleaned incorrectly. For example, using hot water to sterilise the trays is not recommended as hot water can warp the plastic. It is best to use approved cleaning solutions and methods.
Remember to wear your aligners
This tip may come as a surprise on this list but it is astounding how many patients forget to put their aligner trays back on after removing them to eat or clean their teeth. Invisalign trays need to sit on teeth for a minimum of 22 hours a day in order to produce the results that are expected from the treatment plan. Failure to follow this golden rule will inevitably result in failure to align teeth as required.
Keep to the schedule
The Invisalign system is different compared to other orthodontic solutions in that instead of just one device, patients are equipped with a set number of trays that need to be changed according to their individual interval change schedule. Each patient will have a specific number of trays that they will use to align their teeth. The interval between the change in trays is either weekly or every two weeks.
Store the trays properly
When not sitting on teeth, aligner trays should be stored safely in the designated storage case. This is to prevent the trays from being lost or damaged. We encourage patients to always have with them a storage case if one is needed.
The benefits of showing off an attractive smile can be life-changing. Find out what we at Archway Dental can do for your imperfect smile. Get in touch with our front desk team today to set up an appointment.