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Since there aren\u2019t any dietary restrictions, the aligners are comfortable, and you don\u2019t need to make any drastic changes to your oral hygiene regimen, the transition into life with clear aligners is typically pretty smooth. That said, many patients find it helpful to prepare so they are ready for the smaller, unexpected changes, like brushing after each meal. With this in mind, keep reading to learn four ways you can prepare for Invisalign<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Find Filling, Well-Balanced Meals You Enjoy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although every Invisalign treatment plan is unique, there are some things that are universal, like the 20+ hour-a-day wear time. Since there is a limited amount of aligner-free time each day, patients don\u2019t typically have a lot of time for snacking. That\u2019s why it\u2019s helpful to find filling, well-balanced meals you enjoy! Starting that process now will help prevent you from feeling hangry or frustrated once your orthodontic treatment begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Start Brushing Your Teeth After Each Meal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To reduce your risk of tooth decay and prevent your aligners from turning yellow, you need to brush your teeth after each meal, including lunch. If that\u2019s not a part of your daily routine already, then now\u2019s the time to start making this a habit! Doing so will help you navigate completing your oral hygiene regimen when you\u2019re at a restaurant, at the office, or out running errands \u2013 basically any time you aren\u2019t at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Buy Travel-Sized Oral Hygiene Essentials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The key to making brushing and flossing on-the-go easy is keeping travel-sized oral hygiene essentials with you. In other words, keep a small toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, and mouthwash in one of your drawers at work or in a pouch in your purse. That way, keeping your teeth (and your trays!) clean is easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Figure Out the Financials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you haven\u2019t figured out how you\u2019re going to pay for your Invisalign treatment, now is the time! If you are insured, start by reviewing the fine print on your dental insurance plan to see if your provider will cover a portion of the cost. If you don\u2019t have dental insurance, then ask your orthodontist about the financial solutions they offer. Many welcome flexible financing with CareCredit, which allows you to pay for your treatment in smaller, more manageable chunks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our team at Simply Orthodontics, Wayland<\/a> offers several types of braces, including Invisalign. So, if you want to straighten your teeth with basically invisible aligners, then take the next step: schedule a consultation with us via our website<\/a> or by phone at (508) 358-6300<\/strong>. From there, we can determine if you\u2019re a candidate and, if you are, guide you through the teeth-straightening process with clear aligners!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Since there aren\u2019t any dietary restrictions, the aligners are comfortable, and you don\u2019t need to make any drastic changes to your oral hygiene regimen, the transition into life with clear aligners is typically pretty smooth. That said, many patients find it helpful to prepare so they are ready for the smaller, unexpected changes, like brushing […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n4 Easy Ways to Prepare for Invisalign<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"To make the transition into life with braces as smooth and stress-free as possible, it\u2019s important to prepare. 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