IMPORTANT INVISALIGN TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS

How often must the aligners be changed and worn?

Wear your aligners 22 hours a day for best result.
Change your aligners every 7-14 days as prescribed by our doctors; begin a new set at NIGHT for maximum mechanical potential and comfort.
NEVER move ahead to the next aligner if the current set is not seating well!
Use your aligner chewie as much as possible whenever you put on a new aligner, especially in the ﬁrst 3 days. Please bite and hold the aligner chewie for 8-10 secs. Chewies should be changed when they turn soft or dirty.
Remove only during mealtime and cleaning.

No. Unlike traditional wires and brackets, you can eat whatever you like while in treatment because you remove your aligners to eat and drink.
You need to brush and floss after each meal before reinserting your aligners for proper hygiene.
You can drink most beverages when wearing your aligners, but please refrain from frequent sugary drinks as they will collect in the aligner and damage your teeth
Aligners, when not worn, must be kept in the case/box; DO NOT wrap in tissue in case they get thrown away accidentally.

Always brush your teeth after each meal and prior to reinserting your aligners.
Clean aligner with toothbrush, toothpaste, and/or white vinegar if build up is seen. DO NOT run aligners in dishwasher!
DO NOT WASH OR SOAK ALIGNERS IN HOT WATER (use lukewarm water as warm as your body temperature if you feel the need to).

When you travel, always bring your aligner along
NEVER throw away old aligners (you can fall back on them in case you lose the current aligner)
Expect increased mobility and discomfort (mild painkiller can be taken if necessary) for about 1 week or less
NEVER trim aligners with scissors or nail cutter – nail ﬁle only if needed

Please refer to the Retainer Usage page for information regarding post-Invisalign care.