Invisalign has allowed millions of patients to straighten their smiles without the conspicuous irremovable metal parts and frustrating dietary restrictions that come with traditional metal braces. Many people report that this modern orthodontic method is a comfortable and convenient solution to their dental misalignments, but some may have difficulty learning how to easily remove their clear aligners. Here’s a brief guide to the Invisalign process and how you can smoothly extract your appliances from your mouth.
How Does Invisalign Work?
Invisalign addresses a patient’s mild to moderate dental misalignment through a customized series of clear aligners. The patient will need to wear each set of aligners at least twenty hours a day for about two weeks before switching to the next set in their sequence, and these appliances must be removed for oral hygiene sessions and when eating or drinking anything but water. This treatment can typically straighten a smile in six to eighteen months, making it much briefer than traditional braces.
How Can I Remove My Invisalign Clear Aligners Easily?
Invisalign clear aligners are designed to fit snugly over the teeth so they can exert the consistent pressure necessary to shift them into healthier positions, and this tight fit can make them difficult to remove for some people. Here are a few tips that can make removing your appliances easier:
- Avoid drinking for a few minutes: This can make your aligners drier and easier to grip.
- Hold your mouth open for a while: This will allow some of your saliva to evaporate before you remove your aligners, which can make your orthodontic appliances much less slippery.
- Use a medical glove: This device can make it easier to get a grip on your aligner. Just be sure to choose gloves made from a material to which you are not allergic.
- Lift your aligners from the back: Many patients report that removing their aligners is easier when they lift their appliances from their molars first. Then, they can work their aligners loose as they move closer to the front teeth. Some patients do this on one side of the mouth at a time while others lift their aligners off both sets of molars at once.
Invisalign can be an excellent way to achieve a healthier and more gorgeous grin. Adhering to your dentist’s treatment instructions can help you keep your realignment process smooth and complication-free.
About the Practice
Sweet Smiles Family Dentistry offers outstanding oral healthcare to the people of Mt. Pleasant. Led by Drs. Zahir Siddiqui and Sumit Chanana, the staff treats each patient with courtesy, compassion, and excellent customer service. Areas of expertise include general, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry as well as Invisalign. To learn more about the Invisalign process, contact the office online or dial (262) 672-2393.