When Should You Remove Invisalign During Your Daily Routine?

Have you been exploring options for crooked teeth and leaning toward getting Invisalign? That’s a great solution for straightening teeth that our dentists in North Kansas City, MO, and Westwood, KS, at NKC Dental offer. Though you’ll need to wear them most of the time, you should take out your aligners at certain times, including the following.

Eating

Don’t leave Invisalign in when you eat. All the biting and chewing you need to do may cause damage to your aligner trays, while also covering them in food particles.

Drinking

Remove your aligners when you drink anything other than water. Other beverages, like soda, coffee, or juice, are acidic and may damage your trays. Water won’t hurt them.

Brushing

You won’t be able to really clean your teeth if you keep your aligners in. Remove them before brushing to make sure you reach all tooth surfaces. Consider rinsing and cleaning your Invisalign while you have your trays out during these times.

Flossing

Having your aligner trays in makes it hard to floss between your teeth. Take out your Invisalign before you floss, so you eliminate all particles or food debris for healthier gums.

What About Sleep?

Should you remove them to sleep? No, since you need to wear them at least 22 hours per day, you should leave them in while sleeping. Note that they’re designed for this.

Schedule a Consultation for Invisalign Treatment!

Are you thinking of using these aligners to straighten your teeth? We offer Invisalign in Westwood, KS, and North Kansas City, MO, at NKC Dental. Our dental team can help you determine if they’re right for you and provide guidance on making the most of your treatment!