{"id":401,"date":"2022-07-25T18:17:14","date_gmt":"2022-07-25T18:17:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/?p=401"},"modified":"2022-07-25T18:17:15","modified_gmt":"2022-07-25T18:17:15","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"How To: Prepare for Invisalign Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Invisalign<\/a> is famous for their effective, removable, and discreet trays. What else is there to know? Actually, quite a bit! To ensure your teeth-straightening treatment is as smooth and seamless as possible, it\u2019s a good idea to start planning before<\/em> your first set of aligners arrive. To learn a few must-know tips on how to prepare for Invisalign, read on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Tip #1: Practice Brushing Your Teeth After Each Meal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Despite popular belief, Invisalign won\u2019t prevent you from developing cavities. Although the aligners cover your teeth entirely, you\u2019ll remove them before eating, making your teeth just as vulnerable to decay. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important that you brush after each meal! Not only will starting this best practice now help it become a habit much sooner, but it will also get you used to brushing your teeth at the office, while out at dinner with friends, or on the go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #2: Cut Back on Snacking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although the aligners are removable, it\u2019s of the utmost importance that you wear them for 22 hours a day. After all, they only work to guide your teeth into their ideal positions while they\u2019re in your mouth! To meet this wear time, it\u2019s best to avoid snacking as much as possible. Instead, try filling your breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a good amount of protein, carbs, and fats to keep you satiated for longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #3: Buy All the Supplies You Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While you\u2019re waiting for your first set of aligners to arrive, get all of your supplies together! Some staples include a new toothbrush, toothpaste, a floss of your choice, and mouthwash. You might also want to stock up on extra-strength Tylenol, toothpaste for sensitive teeth, or a clear aligner remover, like a Pull Tool. Note: some supplies are provided with your trays, like a storage case. So, don\u2019t hesitate to check-in with your dentist about what you do and don\u2019t need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #4: Pack a Dental Hygiene To-Go Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned in tip one, you\u2019ll need to brush your teeth after each meal, even lunch. If you\u2019re away from home, then a small dental hygiene kit will come in handy. In it, put a travel-sized toothbrush, small tube of toothpaste, floss, and mini mouthwash. That way, you can thoroughly clean your teeth (and your aligners!) while you\u2019re out and about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #5: Sort Out the Financials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Invisalign positively impacts your confidence, your oral health, and your bite. Of course, it\u2019s still an investment, which is why it\u2019s important to figure out the financials beforehand. Whether you have dental insurance, want to use a credit card, or prefer CareCredit financing, iron out all the details before <\/em>your first appointment. This will help avoid unnecessary stress the day of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The start of Invisalign is an exciting time \u2013 it means you\u2019re a step closer to your dream smile! Preparing now will make that transition as seamless as possible, so keep the above tips in mind as you wait for your first aligners to arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After graduating with honors from Texas A&M University, Dr. Drew Vanderbrook<\/a> earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery at Baylor College of Dentistry. Throughout his career, he has completed continuing education at world-renowned organizations like the Spear Center for Dental Excellence. If that wasn\u2019t impressive enough, he was also awarded the New Dentist of the Year award by the Dallas County Dental Society! If you have a question about life with Invisalign or you\u2019d like to schedule an appointment, don\u2019t hesitate to visit our website<\/a> or call (214) 821-5200<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Invisalign is famous for their effective, removable, and discreet trays. What else is there to know? Actually, quite a bit! To ensure your teeth-straightening treatment is as smooth and seamless as possible, it\u2019s a good idea to start planning before your first set of aligners arrive. To learn a few must-know tips on how to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-401","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/401","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=401"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/401\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":403,"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/401\/revisions\/403"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=401"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=401"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vanderbrookdds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=401"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}