A word of congratulations is in order, for investing the time, effort, and responsibility into Invisalign and creating your most beautiful smile. You’ve done the hard work in wearing your Invisalign aligners for 20 to 22 hours a day, keeping on top of your oral hygiene after meals and snacks, and ensuring you pay attention when it’s time to switch to a new set.
The hard work isn’t over, but it is definitely reduced. For your smile to stay beautiful, you need to ensure the proper upkeep and aftercare, and to do this successfully, we here at your specialist orthodontist in Oldham have put together a short guide to ensure that you get the most out of your Invisalign treatment.
Top Post-Invisalign Maintenance Tips from Your Specialist Orthodontist in Oldham.
We can’t stress how important aftercare is following your Invisalign treatment. There are so many times we see patients overcome with joy at their beautiful smiles only to fall down at the last hurdle. After your Invisalign treatment has finished, you still have a big responsibility to ensure you maintain these results. Follow the below 4 steps to ensure that your smile lasts a lifetime.
Retainers are essential for preventing your teeth from shifting back to their original position, something that your teeth will be desperate to do. There are many different types of fixed and removable aligners, and your orthodontist will advise which is best for you. You will need to wear your aligners full-time at first, gradually reducing the amount you wear them as time goes on. It’s incredibly important to clean them twice daily using a gentle toothbrush and mild soap or retainer cleaning solution with lukewarm water.
Good dental hygiene is a must for everyone, but for those who have to wear braces or retainers, it is even more important. Brush your teeth at least twice a day using a fluoride toothpaste and floss daily and if you’re on the go then ensure you rinse your mouth with water regularly to remove food particles. Your orthodontist will have stressed the importance of oral hygiene whilst wearing Invisalign before your treatment starts, and this should be carried through into the future to ensure your smile stays healthy.
Ensuring you drink plenty of water is good advice for everybody, especially those going through orthodontic treatment. Regularly drinking water can help to wash away food particles, promote saliva production which aids in fighting bacteria, and keeps your mouth moist, preventing dry mouth and bad breath. Eat healthy, tooth-loving foods such as apples, carrots, broccoli, yoghurt, milk and cheese, fish, and nuts, such as almonds and if you have any bad habits like nail biting, pen chewing, or using your teeth to open packages, now is the best time to try and break them. These habits can damage your teeth and compromise all the work you have put into your smile.
Keep on top of orthodontist and dentist appointments to maintain your dental health. We can recommend regular scale and polishes to remove plaque buildup and staining and professional cleanings. Your dentist can monitor your oral health and offer guidance if any issues arise and if you notice any issues at home, then it’s important to address these as soon as possible. Prompt attention to any concerns such as discomfort, shifting, or other changes in your smile, can help prevent more significant issues from developing.
Seeking Invisalign in Oldham?
Here at your specialist orthodontist in Oldham, we can’t stress enough the importance of retainer wear to ensure your smile stays straight and healthy. At Oldham Orthodontics, Invisalign is one of our most popular hidden brace systems, due to its ease of use and discreteness. Our team of expertly trained orthodontists are fully qualified to issue not just the full treatment plan of Invisalign but to ensure that our patients follow through with the aftercare also.
If you are interested in seeking Invisalign in Oldham, then contact us today for a free consultation.