{"id":1720,"date":"2019-07-06T15:01:22","date_gmt":"2019-07-06T15:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/?p=1720"},"modified":"2019-10-11T14:46:12","modified_gmt":"2019-10-11T14:46:12","slug":"4-tips-first-week-with-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/06\/4-tips-first-week-with-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips for Surviving Your First Week With Invisalign Aligners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_98155885__1565102814_91345-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"person putting in their aligners\" class=\"wp-image-1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_98155885__1565102814_91345-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_98155885__1565102814_91345-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_98155885__1565102814_91345.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you getting excited about starting Invisalign treatment to get the straighter smile you\u2019ve been wanting for? This modern orthodontic treatment is more comfortable and less noticeable than metal braces, but it\u2019s still a commitment that requires you to wear the aligners for at least 22 hours each day. In order to see the results you want, you\u2019ll need to power through the awkward adjustment period which typically takes place over the first week. Read on for four tips t get you through the first week of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/invisalign.html\">Invisalign treatment.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treat Any Discomfort You May Have<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your clear aligners are specially crafted to assert a gentle\namount of pressure on your crooked and misaligned teeth to slowly shift them\ninto their ideal positions. This can be a new feeling to get used to,\nespecially within the first week. You\u2019ll probably notice that your teeth and\njaw will feel sore. You can help combat this by doing chewing exercises every\nday. Getting your blood flowing can be a natural pain reliever and help break\nin your trays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Track of How Long Your Aligners Are in Your Mouth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your body won\u2019t be the only thing that needs to adjust to your new Invisalign aligners. You&#8217;ll need to change up your lifestyle a little bit as well. When you first get your trays, it may be tempting to remove them whenever you don\u2019t want them in. However, like all orthodontic treatments, you\u2019ll need to use them in order to see the results you\u2019re hoping for. Because you\u2019ll need to get used to wearing them for at least 22 hours each day, it\u2019s best to keep track of how long you wear them for the first week, and get yourself in a routine of how that feels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn to Remove Your Aligners Safely <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll be removing your aligners multiple times throughout\nthe day to eat, brush, and floss, which is why it\u2019s important to know how to do\nit in a safe and sanitary way. Be sure to always have a small case to hold your\ntrays in. This way, you won\u2019t ever have to worry about losing or misplacing\nthem. As your treatment progresses, your trays will get increasingly more snug,\nwhich means you\u2019ll need to find new ways to take them out of your mouth to\navoid nail gashes and damage. There are different tools you can use, so ask\nyour orthodontist if they have any recommendations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start A Daily Routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During the first week of your Invisalign treatment, it\u2019s\nimportant to create a daily routine that becomes a habit. This includes\nregularly brushing and flossing your teeth after each time you eat, sanitizing\nyour aligners, and rinsing them of any food particles and debris. Good habits\nare an important part of maintaining your oral health while you\u2019re undergoing\ntreatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting your journey towards a straighter and healthier smile may seem overwhelming at first, but just stick with it by following these tips and you&#8217;ll be fine! Creating healthy habits during the first week or so of your treatment can make the remaining months easier. If you have any questions about keeping your aligners in great shape, don\u2019t hesitate to ask your orthodontist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. William Holland is a fourth-generation dentist who is\nproud to be serving the community of Jacksonville, where he grew up. He\u2019s\npassionate about helping patients of all ages achieve healthier and straighter\nsmiles through orthodontic treatments such as Invisalign. To him, dentistry is\nmore than just a profession, it\u2019s a family tradition of providing patients with\nthe individualized, high-quality care they deserve. For questions or to\nschedule a consultation for Invisalign, visit Ortega Orthodontics\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or contact 904-388-4600.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you getting excited about starting Invisalign treatment to get the straighter smile you\u2019ve been wanting for? 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