{"id":85,"date":"2024-09-01T21:37:03","date_gmt":"2024-09-01T21:37:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.care32dentalfortworth.com\/blog\/?p=85"},"modified":"2024-09-24T21:39:14","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T21:39:14","slug":"excited-starting-invisalign-hit-the-ground-running-prepare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.care32dentalfortworth.com\/blog\/excited-starting-invisalign-hit-the-ground-running-prepare\/","title":{"rendered":"Excited to Start Invisalign? Here\u2019s How You Can Hit the Ground Running"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The idea of straightening your teeth with the discretion and comfort of Invisalign<\/a> aligners can definitely be exciting! Your beautiful smile is just around the corner. If you need to channel all the bubbly vibes into something productive, you could get starting on some pre-treatment prep-work that\u2019ll make the journey a bit easier. Keep reading so you can hit the ground running when you receive your first set of clear trays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Adjust Your Oral Hygiene Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even if you brush twice daily and floss once per day, you\u2019ll have to make some tweaks to your routine for your Invisalign treatment. It\u2019s recommended that patients clean their teeth after every meal to avoid getting bacteria and stains on their trays, for instance. Establishing this habit now can help frequent oral hygiene feel like second nature by the time you start your treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ease Off the Snacks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To stay on schedule with your treatment timeline, you\u2019ll have to wear your clear aligners for 21 \u2013 22 hours per day (or as otherwise instructed by your dentist). This doesn\u2019t leave much room for snacking on popcorn during a movie! Make no mistake, if you\u2019re hungry, then you\u2019re hungry, and you should eat something. A short munchy break can be manageable. However, reducing your snacking habits can help you ease into a more Invisalign-friendly appetite, so it\u2019s an approach worth considering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create An Invisalign To-Go Box<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You won\u2019t always be home when it\u2019s time to take care of your aligners, after all. Make sure you have useful on-the-go supplies at the ready, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n