{"id":108,"date":"2023-12-21T20:06:34","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T20:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweenyfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=108"},"modified":"2024-01-19T20:06:46","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T20:06:46","slug":"things-you-should-know-before-getting-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sweenyfamilydental.com\/blog\/2023\/12\/21\/things-you-should-know-before-getting-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"Let\u2019s Be Clear: 5 Things You Should Know Before Getting Invisalign"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Since Invisalign<\/a> is one of the most popular orthodontic treatments, patients often assume they know everything about life with clear aligners\u2026 until their consultation. This is often the first time they hear about interproximal reduction, attachments, and wear times, which can understandably be quite overwhelming. To prevent that from happening, keep reading to learn a few things you should know before getting Invisalign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Your Dentist May Need to File Your Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your case of overcrowding is more severe, then there may not be enough room for your teeth to move. Instead of removing one or more of your teeth, your dentist can use IPR (interproximal reduction). This completely painless process involves slightly filing down your teeth so they can easily be guided into their properly aligned positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. You Need to Wear Your Trays for 22 Hours a Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you choose traditional braces, you don\u2019t have to worry about wear times \u2013 the brackets and wires are bonded to your teeth! Since clear aligners are removable, patients need to make an active effort to meet the 20-22 hour-a-day wear time. Fortunately, there are several tools available to help make this goal easy, like the Invisalign app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Some Discomfort Is to Be Expected, But It\u2019s Temporary!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All orthodontic treatments, including Invisalign, come with some soreness. The good news is that this sensation will go away as your teeth adjust to their new positions. Plus, there are several ways you can ease your discomfort in the short term, including taking OTC pain medication (as directed) and avoiding tortilla chips, thin pizza crust, and other crunchy foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Your Treatment May Come with Accessories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When patients hear \u201cInvisalign,\u201d they often think \u201cclear aligners.\u201d However, it\u2019s possible for your treatment plan to include other orthodontic accessories, like attachments and rubber bands. These are designed to address more moderate cases of malocclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. You Need to Brush and Floss After Each Meal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In order to keep your teeth decay-free and your trays stain-free, you need to brush and floss after each meal. This might seem like a difficult task at first, especially if you work in an office or go out to dinner with friends often. To help, keep a travel-sized toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss with you so you can complete your oral hygiene regimen on-the-go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

After graduating from Brigham Young University, Dr. Derek Funk<\/a> earned a merit-based Dean\u2019s scholarship at the UCLA School of Dentistry. Since earning his dental degree, he has continued to pursue continuing education on a wide range of treatments, including orthodontics. Plus, he maintains active memberships with the Academy of GP Orthodontics and several other professional organizations! If you would like to schedule a consultation with him to learn more about Invisalign, visit his website<\/a> or call (979) 548-2184<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Since Invisalign is one of the most popular orthodontic treatments, patients often assume they know everything about life with clear aligners\u2026 until their consultation. This is often the first time they hear about interproximal reduction, attachments, and wear times, which can understandably be quite overwhelming. To prevent that from happening, keep reading to learn a […]<\/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":[],"yoast_head":"\n5 Things You Should Know Before Getting Invisalign | Sweeny Family Dental<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Currently researching clear aligner treatment? 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