Invisalign - Straightening Your Smile

Apr 6
09:41

2012

Antoinette Ayana

Antoinette Ayana

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Invisalign is a great tool for those wanting to straighten their teeth without the use of traditional metal braces. While this is a simple solution to perfecting your smile, it does require some routine maintenance in order to be effective.

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There is an innovative option for orthodontic treatment that eschews the traditional metal anchors and wires with colorful rubber bands in favor of a series of precisely calibrated,Invisalign - Straightening Your Smile Articles nearly invisible trays. It is called Invisalign and the benefits over traditional forms of treatment are extensive. One questions that most people ask when they learn about this great new technology and this excellent option for treatment is how they keep it clean and how it affects their oral care. Well, it is pretty simple and with a little bit of education, it should be no problem to stay on top of your oral care during treatment.

The first and most important thing to know is just how to wear them. You should wear them all the time or as much as possible. Many dentists say that they would like their patients to have the Invisalign trays in for at least 22 hours a day. That means only taking them out for eating and for cleaning. If a person thinks that they can wear them for more of the day, then they should go for it. The more they are being worn, the faster and more effective work they do. It is tempting to try to eat and drink with the trays in, but that can cause extensive damage. Hot liquids can bend them and result in diminished capacity to do their job and sugary foods and drinks can break them or become trapped against the teeth, where they promote decay. Instead, simply remove them, enjoy a meal, and then brush the teeth before putting them back in your mouth.

The other thing to know is that the Invisalign trays need to be cleaned each day. Because they are right against the teeth, they are highly likely to accumulate the same plaque and bacteria that plagues the natural parts of the mouth. The trays are not totally scratch resistant, so toothpastes with baking soda and other kinds of ingredients are not necessarily the best choice for cleaning. Instead, use one of the many products on the market that are specifically designed for this purpose. With the popularity of Invisalign, many companies have come out with their own version of a cleanser. These allow the patient to soak them and rinse them for a few minutes to remove buildup and bad odors.

Invisalign is a great product, if it is used correctly and provided the proper care. They do not require a lot of work, but if the small amount of maintenance is neglected, the results are likely to be very bad. This is not an inexpensive program and so the risk of damaging one of the trays and then being forced to replace it is not something anyone wants to do.

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