Will I take part in typical daily activities the day aligners are applied?
You should be fine going to work or school and taking part in your usual activities the day you get your aligners.
What am I allowed to drink with aligners?
Tap water is the only beverage that is safe to drink when your aligners are in. When wearing your aligners, avoid everything except tap water. You can remove your aligners to drink anything other than tap water. You’ll need to brush your teeth before putting your aligners back in. Except for tap water, remove aligners when drinking. After drinking, brush right away before putting your aligners back in.
What can’t I eat with aligners?
Nothing is off-limits. Just be conscious of the need to take out aligners to eat, and to clean your teeth before putting your aligners back in.
What can I eat with aligners?
A healthy diet supports the body as it undergoes the biological changes that occur during orthodontic treatment. You are encouraged to enjoy a variety of healthful foods during orthodontic treatment. Just be sure to take your aligners out before you eat, and before you put them back in, clean your teeth thoroughly.
Can I eat after getting aligners?
Yes. At first, you may want to consider foods that require little or no chewing such as soup, pudding, mashed potatoes, applesauce, ice cream, etc.
How long do I wear aligners?
Aligners need to be worn at least 22 hours a day. Take them out to eat or to drink anything except for tap water. Then clean your teeth before putting your aligners back in. They can only move teeth when they are in your mouth.
How many aligners will I get?
Your orthodontist will probably give you a few sets of aligners, and instruct you to wear a set for one to two weeks before changing to the next set. You will get additional sets of aligners when you see your orthodontist at your routine appointment.
Will you use needles?
No.
Will getting aligners cause discomfort?
No. Getting aligners will not cause discomfort.
Are tooth-colored bumps on teeth necessary?
It depends on your treatment plan. Talk to your orthodontist about whether you will need these attachments to move your teeth.