Invisalign
Your Invisalign® Care Guide
Small Habits, Steady Progress
A Few Simple Habits Will Help Keep Your Treatment on Track and Your Smile Moving in the Right Direction!
We’re excited for you to begin your Invisalign journey! Following these guidelines will help your aligners work as planned and keep them looking their best throughout treatment.
Care Essential 01
Wear Your Trays at All Times
Your Invisalign trays should be worn at all times, day and night, including while eating, drinking, and sleeping.
Only remove your trays to:
- Brush your teeth
- Floss your teeth
- Clean your trays
Change your trays every 4 days.
Staying consistent with your tray changes and wear schedule is an important part of keeping your treatment progressing as planned.
Care Essential 02
Check the Fit of Your Trays
Your Invisalign trays should fit snugly against your teeth.
If you notice that a tray is not fitting properly, feels unusually loose, or does not seem to be seating completely, please contact our office right away.
Don’t wait until your next scheduled appointment to let us know. We want to address fit concerns as soon as possible so we can keep your treatment moving forward.
Care Essential 03
Watch Out for Yellow & Orange Foods
Because you will be wearing your trays while eating and drinking, certain foods and dyes can cause significant staining.
Please avoid foods and drinks containing yellow or orange dyes, especially:
- Curry
- Turmeric
- Mustard
- Pumpkin
- Macaroni & Cheese
Yellow and orange food dyes can stain your Invisalign trays a bright shade of yellow, and once this staining occurs, it CANNOT be removed.
When choosing foods or drinks, be mindful of strongly pigmented yellow and orange ingredients.
We want you to enjoy all your favorite foods, so if you must eat any of the aforementioned foods, please try to consume them right before your next tray change.
Care Essential 04
Keep Your Trays Fresh & Clean
Keeping your aligners clean is simple!
You can purchase Invisalign Cleaning Crystals directly from Invisalign or search online for “Invisalign tray cleaning products” to find other aligner-safe cleaning options.
Please remember: DO NOT use hot water to clean or rinse your trays. DO NOT use abrasive products to scrub or clean your trays.
Hot water can affect the shape of your aligners, while abrasive products may scratch or damage them.
Care Essential 05
Lost or Damaged Trays
If your current set of aligners is lost, misplaced, or damaged, please contact our office right away so we can advise you on the next steps.
Always save your previous set of trays. If your current aligners are lost or damaged, your previous trays can be worn temporarily while you wait for replacement aligners. This helps prevent you from going without trays and supports continued progress with your treatment.
You’ve Got This!
Consistency is one of the most important parts of successful Invisalign treatment. Wear your trays, change them every 4 days, keep them clean, and let us know immediately if something doesn’t feel right.
We’re excited to be part of your Invisalign journey and look forward to watching your new smile take shape!
Questions or Concerns? We’re Here to Help!
If your trays aren’t fitting properly, you have questions about your Invisalign care, or something just doesn’t feel right, please contact our office right away. No need to wait until your next appointment. Our team is happy to help!
Call or text our office with any questions or concerns.
Sacramento Spa Dentistry
(916) 659-5727