With the Invisalign system, patients that live in or work near North Fair Oaks CA can enjoy comfortable and easy orthodontic treatment. The series of plastic aligners makes for getting a straighter smile in less noticeable, but still effective way. Treatment offered from Invisalign in North Fair Oaks CA as well as in the San Mateo County CA area, offers benefits that we don’t see in the traditional metal braces, giving Palo Alto Orthodontics patients a reason to choose Invisalign for themselves. Although Invisalign offers an almost invisible fix to the alignment of our teeth, we are still expected to an amount of care. To get the best results from your Invisalign and make your treatment the fastest and easiest possible, follow these simple care tips from Dr. Jenny Yoo-Park:
1. Keep Invisalign in a safe place: One problem that patients often run into when using the Invisalign system is that the trays are small and clear, making them easy to misplace. Always make sure when you are removing your Invisalign that you keep them somewhere safe, such as a case or in your purse or bag. Dr. Yoo also says not to wrap them in a napkin when taking them out to eat. Many patients think this is a good place for them, but tend to forget and end up accidentally tossing the napkin out! Additionally, if you have pets at home, make sure your aligners are always high up and out of their reach, as the plastic material may be appealing for them to chew on or play with. And of course, if you do accidentally misplace your Invisalign aligners, be sure to contact Palo Alto Orthodontics immediately.
2. Remove Invisalign to eat and drink: One of the great benefits of Invisalign near North Fair Oaks is that they can be removed. Dr. Yoo says to take advantage of this! Always take your Invisalign trays out when you are eating or drinking. Leaving them in can lead to staining of the trays or other damage, such as distortion of shape due to hot food or drinks (remember, they are made of plastic!). Plus, removing them makes eating much easier.
3. Clean your Invisalign thoroughly and properly: To keep your Invisalign working well for your smile and for your oral health, be sure that you are always cleaning them correctly and completely. Palo Alto Orthodontics believes Invisalign should be cleaned at least twice a day, preferably after meals. To do so, Dr. Yoo recommends purchasing a small baby toothbrush, and brushing the insides of the aligners softly, with just a tiny drop of toothpaste. Another method that many patients near North Fair Oaks use is to soak Invisalign aligners in Denture cleaner. Simply fill a cup with warm water, put the tablet in, and let the aligners soak. Palo Alto Orthodontics says both methods will keep your Invisalign looking clean, feeling fresh, and working effectively.
4. Wear Invisalign as directed: The most important aspect of Invisalign care is using the system properly. Be sure to always follow the exact instructions from Palo Alto Orthodontics. Likely, this will mean wearing your Invisalign trays for at least 22 hours a day, and being sure to change to your new set of trays when the 2-3 week time period has elapsed. Additionally, patients in North Fair Oaks should remember not to take the trays out when playing sports or participating in other activities, because these could take a long time and may throw off the schedule and mess up your final result.
Dr. Jenny Yoo-Park and the team at Palo Alto Orthodontics are specialists in Invisalign. If you have any questions pertaining to Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, braces and clear braces in North Fair Oaks CA, 94025 zip code area, Palo Alto CA, Menlo Park CA, Atherton CA, and Redwood City CA or would like to schedule an complementary consultation with Dr. Jenny Yoo-Park contact Palo Alto Orthodontics at: (650) 327-2310