01
Do not eat, drink anything but water, or smoke with aligners in
They can stain, and cavities form more easily.
AFTER CARE
Clear aligners
With clear aligners, how well you wear them shapes the result. Please follow the points below.
How to care for yourself during clear aligner treatment
What not to do3 points
Please be sure to avoid the following.
02
Never wrap your aligners in tissue or a napkin
It is the most common cause of lost or broken aligners. Always keep them in their case when removed.
03
Do not soak them in hot water or boil them
They will warp. Rinse them with cold or lukewarm water.
Good to know5 points
Knowing these will help your recovery.
01
Wear them 20–22 hours a day
Take them out only to eat and brush.
02
Brush after meals and snacks, then put them back in
Wearing them with food still on your teeth can lead to cavities.
03
Expect soreness for 2–3 days after switching to a new aligner
It is part of your teeth moving and gradually eases. Speech may feel odd and saliva may increase at first, but most people adjust within a few days.
04
Contact us if a small bump on your tooth comes off
Leaving a detached attachment as it is can affect how your teeth move.
05
Keep to your change schedule and appointments
Wear them in the order given. Do not skip ahead or go back to an earlier aligner on your own.
Please call us right away if
If you lose or break an aligner
If the pain continues for several daysPlease also contact us if an attachment has come off.
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This is general after-care guidance. Instructions from your own dental team take priority depending on your condition.
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