{"id":462,"date":"2020-01-15T13:06:20","date_gmt":"2020-01-15T13:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/?p=462"},"modified":"2020-01-15T13:06:24","modified_gmt":"2020-01-15T13:06:24","slug":"living-with-invisalign-your-top-faqs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/living-with-invisalign-your-top-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Living With Invisalign: Your Top FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_235295774__1579008576_23983-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman putting on Invisalign \" class=\"wp-image-464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_235295774__1579008576_23983-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_235295774__1579008576_23983-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_235295774__1579008576_23983.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest reasons that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/orthodontics.html\">Invisalign<\/a> is so popular is that it\u2019s designed to fit seamlessly into any lifestyle. The trays practically disappear when worn, there are no diet restrictions, and patients can even take Invisalign off whenever they want. All of these claims are true, but what is living with Invisalign <em>actually like<\/em>? Does it change how you eat? How you speak? How you sleep? Below, you\u2019ll find answers to some of the most common questions concerning day to day life with Invisalign. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is eating with Invisalign like? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With Invisalign, a patient can eat whatever they want! They just\nhave to take their trays out before that first bite and remember to put them\nback in after they are finished. Because of this, it\u2019s wise for a patient to\nalways bring a small, hard carrying case for their trays wherever they go. Just\nleaving the trays on a table or napkin is a good way to get them lost or\ndamaged! Also, after someone is done with their meal, they should ideally brush\ntheir teeth, or at least rinse their mouth, before putting their trays back in\nso food particles don\u2019t become trapped against their teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I drink whatever I want while wearing Invisalign?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While you are wearing your Invisalign trays, you shouldn\u2019t\neat anything and only drink water. The trays aren\u2019t strong enough to stand up\nto chewing, and drinking beverages like coffee, wine, or soda can potentially stain\nthem. Plus, this allows sugars to become trapped between the trays and teeth,\nwhich can increase a person\u2019s risk for cavities. If you\u2019re going to consume\nanything other than water, be sure to take your trays off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will Invisalign change how I speak? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every Invisalign treatment is custom-made for each patient\nto ensure a comfortable fit, but for some, it will alter their speech\ninitially. Some patients develop a slight lisp or have trouble saying a few\nsyllables just after beginning the treatment, but thankfully, this will go away\nafter a few days. To speed up the adjustment process, a patient can practice by\nreading out loud or even singing with their trays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is it OK to sleep while wearing Invisalign?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, in fact, it\u2019s recommended! For Invisalign to be as\neffective as possible, a patient should wear their trays for about 22 hours a\nday, as in they should only take them out to eat and clean their teeth. Wearing\nthe trays at night may cause increased saliva production, but patients can\nprevent this by slightly propping their head up at night until their mouth\nadjusts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared to metal braces, Invisalign requires a person to\nmake relatively small changes to their daily life. You just have to remember to\ntake your trays out whenever you eat and clean them at the end of the day,\nwhich only involves gently brushing them with some colorless hand soap. Other\nthan that, it\u2019s business as usual, and you\u2019ll see a perfectly straight smile in\nthe mirror before you know it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">About the Author <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/meet-your-dentists.html\">Dr. Adam Cohlmia<\/a> is a\ngeneral, restorative, and cosmetic dentist who currently practices at El Reno\nFamily Dentistry. He and his team offer a wide range of treatments to help our\npatients improve the health and appearance of their smiles, and this includes\nInvisalign. If you\u2019re thinking about straightening your teeth and DON\u2019T want to\nget metal braces, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/contact.html\">contact\nhim today<\/a> to learn how to get started with Invisalign.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the biggest reasons that Invisalign is so popular is that it\u2019s designed to fit seamlessly into any lifestyle. The trays practically disappear when worn, there are no diet restrictions, and patients can even take Invisalign off whenever they want. All of these claims are true, but what is living with Invisalign actually like? 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