{"id":1877,"date":"2023-08-11T20:50:14","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T20:50:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/?p=1877"},"modified":"2023-10-05T20:50:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T20:50:25","slug":"teens-invisalign-back-to-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/2023\/08\/11\/teens-invisalign-back-to-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Have a Teen with Invisalign? Here Are Some Back-to-School Tips to Help Straighten Things Out"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The start of the school year is a time for new beginnings, but if your teen has Invisalign<\/a>, it\u2019s important to prioritize the proper maintenance and hygiene routine. While Invisalign can straighten out a smile without the metal parts and dietary restrictions that come with traditional braces, it requires daily effort even during the school year. Here are some back-to-school tips to help teens keep up with their treatment and achieve great results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Invisalign During Lunch Period<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Invisalign\u2019s clear aligners carry no dietary restrictions because they must be removed when eating or drinking anything aside from regular water. However, they can cause temporary soreness or sensitivity when the patient switches from one set to another. If your teen is complaining about dental discomfort, try packing lunches with softer foods like soup, yogurt, oatmeal, or smoothies. Your teen should also take care to bring their aligner case to school with them so their aligner can be properly stored during lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practice Excellent Oral Hygiene at School<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the school day, your teen will be eating lunch and snacking constantly, meaning that food debris and bacteria can become trapped between the teeth and aligners if they don’t practice good oral hygiene. A teen, like any Invisalign patient, should stick to the following routine every day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n