{"id":100,"date":"2021-11-14T20:41:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-14T20:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cayodentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=100"},"modified":"2025-09-03T20:49:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T20:49:58","slug":"invisalign-and-the-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.klassiksmiles.com\/blog\/invisalign-and-the-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips to Stay on Track with Invisalign During the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.klassiksmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/AdobeStock_464360709__1638889421_57094.jpg\" alt=\"a woman in holiday pajamas and holding Invisalign\" class=\"wp-image-101\" style=\"width:312px;height:208px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.klassiksmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/AdobeStock_464360709__1638889421_57094.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.klassiksmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/AdobeStock_464360709__1638889421_57094-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.klassiksmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/AdobeStock_464360709__1638889421_57094-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The holiday season is upon us, and if you\u2019re like others who wear <a href=\"https:\/\/www.klassiksmiles.com\/invisalign.html\">Invisalign<\/a> clear aligners, you may be wondering what you can do to keep your orthodontic treatment on track. Although it might seem as if it\u2019s an impossible feat to enjoy all the different foods while also dealing with a more relaxed schedule, you\u2019ll be pleased to know there are four helpful tips you can use to ensure you don\u2019t experience an Invisalign delay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Skip Out on Wearing Your Aligners 20+ Hours a Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most important aspects of Invisalign treatment is to commit to wearing them 20-22 hours each day. This ensures enough pressure is placed on your teeth to keep them moving in the right direction. However, with the holidays, it can be difficult to abide by this rule with all the meals, snacks, and fun parties. But it\u2019s important you stick to the plan, as deviating from it could cause a delay in treatment and potential discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Always Bring Your Storage Case<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With so much going on around the holidays, it can be easy to get caught up in all the fun and accidentally lose or damage your clear aligners. But if you keep your protective case on hand, you\u2019ll be less likely to experience a potential problem when you need to take out your trays. Keeping your aligners in a case will ensure they remain protected from damage as well as any harmful bacteria and particles that are in the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make Oral Hygiene a Priority<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brushing and flossing your teeth after every meal should be a practice you commit to during your treatment. So many holiday foods consist of sugars and starches that you\u2019ll need to make sure you\u2019re staying on top of your oral hygiene routine. Bacteria can be easily transferred between teeth and aligners, and stains from the foods and beverages you eat can impact your trays if you\u2019re not careful. By cleaning your teeth after eating, you\u2019ll keep your aligners virtually invisible and well on your way to a straighter smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remove Your Aligners Before Eating and Drinking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eating or drinking anything but water while wearing your aligners can cause significant damage. Not only can they become warped (if you consume anything too hot), but they can bend and break because of the added pressure placed on them while chewing. You need to make sure you\u2019re always removing your aligners beforehand if you want to stay on track with your Invisalign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The holidays can still be a fun and enjoyable time even when you\u2019re straightening your teeth with clear aligners. Just keep these helpful tips in mind, and you\u2019ll enter the new year with a healthy, more beautiful smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><br>Dr. Kamlesh Makwana is a trusted dentist in St. Peters who completed his dental degree at Marquette University in 1996. With more than 25 years of experience, he is skilled in helping patients maintain good oral health using various techniques. If you or a loved one is looking to minimize the potential for cavities and tooth decay, contact us via our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cayodentalcare.com\/appointment.html\">website<\/a> or by calling <strong>(636) 928-9693<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holiday season is upon us, and if you\u2019re like others who wear Invisalign clear aligners, you may be wondering what you can do to keep your orthodontic treatment on track. 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