Tips on wearing Invisalign

I've been doing loads of research on Invisalign so thought that I'd share on the tips of wearing your Invisalign:


1. Make sure you are putting on the correct set of aligners. Each aligner is marked with your patient number, aligner stage number and a “U” for upper and “L” for lower.
2. When aligners are first received, the aligners should be rinsed thoroughly with water.
3. Insert the LOWER aligner first, then the upper.
4. Gently push the aligners over your front teeth first, then push the tops of aligners to the left and right molars by using your fingertips.
5. When removing, also use your fingertips, but to lift your aligners off your molars first before lifting them off your front teeth.
6. Wear your aligners at all times, except when eating, drinking, brushing and flossing – about 22 hours of wear per day. Drinking pure water with aligner is fine.
7. Swap to a new stage of aligners every 2 weeks. Aligner stages SHOULD NOT be skipped or accelerated. If your Aligner is lost or broken, please contact your Invisalign® accredited orthodontist or dentist immediately.

I really can't wait for my aligners to arrive- still erm 7 weeks to go! How I wish time can just pass on a blink of an eye.