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When Should You Remove Invisalign During Your Daily Routine?

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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!

 

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 3 Benefits of Using Invisalign to Improve Your Smile 

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Crooked teeth can make you feel like you have to hide your smile. But Invisalign gives you a great way to straighten your teeth or correct similar problems. At NKC Dental, our dentists in North Kansas City, MO and Westwood, KS, offer these clear aligner trays to help you smile with confidence again!

What Is Invisalign?

It’s a treatment used to correct bite or misalignment problems, such as crooked teeth. Instead of braces, Invisalign uses clear, custom trays to help your teeth slowly shift into their proper positions. Straightening your teeth this way comes with all of the following benefits.

Less Visibility for Better Aesthetics

Other people won’t be likely to notice that you’re wearing these nearly invisible trays. They’re not like braces with metal wires and brackets that clearly show up. This lower visibility can help you feel less self-conscious about wearing them.

Removable for Convenience

Invisalign is a removable tray that you can take out at times. Note that you do have to keep them on for about 22 hours a day. But you may remove them to clean them or eat, providing a greater level of convenience compared to traditional braces.

Comfortable Fit

Since they’re custom-made from impressions of your teeth, they should fit without any trouble. You might need to get used to having them on. But overall, they offer better comfort for straightening teeth.

Schedule an Invisalign Consultation Today!

Are you trying to decide the best way to enhance your smile? Visit our dentists at NKC Dental to see if you should get Invisalign in North Kansas City, MO and Westwood, KS. These clear aligners may just be the most suitable way for you to get straighter teeth — and an impressive smile!