{"id":366,"date":"2022-02-04T10:59:02","date_gmt":"2022-02-04T10:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/?p=366"},"modified":"2022-02-09T11:01:28","modified_gmt":"2022-02-09T11:01:28","slug":"helpful-tools-when-using-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/helpful-tools-when-using-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"Helpful tools when using Invisalign"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When you begin treatment with an invisible aligner, there are a\nfew additional bits and bobs that may be required to ensure that the treatment\nis not only comfortable but is functional and that you can see it through to\nthe end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"325\" height=\"217\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/invisalign.jpg\" alt=\"invisalign-london\" class=\"wp-image-363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/invisalign.jpg 325w, https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/invisalign-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/invisalign-50x33.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>Clear Braces Direct<\/strong> our team knows the\nins and outs of how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/\">Invisalign\nLondon<\/a> works and can provide our patients with targeted advice to ensure\nthat you get the most out of the treatment with the tools provided and that you\nremain comfortable and confident through the treatment&#8217;s duration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what are some of the things that you will need to invest in\nto get the most out of <strong>Invisalign London<\/strong>?\nRead on to find out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dental wax<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental wax can be a godsend to those who are new to the wearing\nof <strong>Invisalign London<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is because when the aligners are first printed, the edges\nare still sharp and hard, which<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>when placed in your mouth, can cause issues with rubbing\nagainst the tongue and inner cheeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental wax acts as a softening buffer, which protects your\ntongue and inner cheeks against the sharpness of the aligners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply ask our team about how to use this product!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Invisible aligner containers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you receive your invisible aligners, they will come with a\ncarry case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And as you go about your day and you take the aligners out, it\nis important to place them in this carry case as opposed to your pockets or in\nyour bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is because the carry case is specifically designed to\nshield and protect the aligners against dust, debris and damage. And although\nyou won&#8217;t need to purchase a carry case, it is important to keep yours on you.\nAnd if you lose it, talk to our team about a replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Travel toothpaste and brush<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you visited a pharmacy or chemist and seen travel-sized\ntoothbrushes and toothpaste?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you are using invisible aligners, it is worth investing in\nthese to take with you to work, school or university. As you go about your day\nand you remove your aligners to eat, before you put them back into your mouth,\nyou will need to give your teeth a quick brush. This is to remove debris and\nfood, which could become trapped between your tooth and the aligner, this can\nlead to decay and gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, to keep your dental health in good condition whilst wearing\nan aligner, invest in a travel toothpaste and toothbrush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pain relief<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An invisible aligner is often considered the gold standard of\northodontic treatment because of its comfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, many patients are surprised when they begin using the\naligner as to how much pressure and tightness there is. Generally, this is\nnormal and you should invest in over-the-counter pain relief such as ibuprofen\nor paracetamol to ensure that any discomfort you experience is managed.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cleaning products<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could rinse your aligners under a cold tap to keep them\nclean or, if you want a fresh-tasting aligner, you could invest in specialised\ncleaning products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These will keep your aligners clear and functional; just be sure\nthat the products you use are specifically designed for aligners or denture\ncleaning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you begin treatment with an invisible aligner, there are a few additional bits and bobs that may be required to ensure that the treatment is not only comfortable but is functional and that you can see it through to the end. At Clear Braces Direct our team knows the ins and outs of how &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/helpful-tools-when-using-invisalign\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Helpful tools when using Invisalign<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-366","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-invisalign"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/366","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=366"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/366\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":367,"href":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/366\/revisions\/367"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=366"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=366"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clearbraces-direct.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=366"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}