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While Invisalign is often easy to maintain, the winter holidays can make this treatment<\/a> tricky. Some patients struggle to keep up with it amidst festive parties, family reunions, and cross-state (or cross-country) travels. With all that said, many ask a key question: How should you spend the holiday season with Invisalign? Your New York dentist knows the answer, and he’ll gladly share it with you now. Just keep reading how to maintain Invisalign during the holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Keep an Aligner Carrying Case<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For starters, try to keep an aligner carrying case with you. This treatment-related device will save you a lot of trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People can lose their trays at any time, but the risk is greater in the holiday season. One might misplace aligners when distracted by a winter party, set them on a restaurant napkin that\u2019s mistakenly thrown out, etc. You can prevent such outcomes by carrying your trays in a special aligner storage case. If you keep this container with you, you\u2019ll always know where your trays are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember the \u201c20-22 Hours\u201d Rule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll also want to remember Invisalign\u2019s \u201c20-22 hours\u201d rule amid the holidays. Otherwise, you\u2019ll end up facing some treatment delays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rule above requires that you wear your trays 20-22 hours a day. If you don\u2019t abide by it, your teeth will have a chance to revert to their earlier, more crooked state. That the holiday rush made you forget the rule won\u2019t matter, either; you\u2019ll still face a disruption to your treatment timeline. Given these facts, make sure to set reminders for yourself to wear your aligners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brush & Floss After Every Meal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even if your holiday schedule is busy, make time to brush and floss after each meal. Doing so helps your Invisalign treatment go smoothly and easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You see, Invisalign trays can potentially \u201ctrap\u201d debris on your smile. The way they encase your teeth ensures that any plaque on your enamel stays there for a long time. If you don\u2019t want this debris sticking around, you\u2019ll need to brush and floss after eating festive foods. These habits will remove the \u201cleftovers\u201d from your mouth, thus reducing your risk of treatment-disrupting cavities, gum disease, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remove Your Trays for Drinks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

However eager you are for cocoa, remove your trays before you have any drinks over the holidays. Keeping them in is a big mistake for your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any beverage besides room-temperature water is bad for Invisalign. Their pigments naturally stain clear plastic, and the patient\u2019s aligners easily trap them. (The latter effect can then put harmful bacteria on your smile\u2019s surface, resulting in cavities.) Even worse, the high temperature from a drink like cocoa can distort a tray\u2019s structure and make it ineffective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spending the holiday season with Invisalign is a challenge, but it\u2019s not impossible. Just remember to use the tips above as you celebrate!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gramercy Dental Studio<\/a> is based in New York, NY. Led by Dr. Ira Newman<\/a>, our practice holds a strong commitment to warm, personalized, and guilt-free dentistry. We always consider your smile\u2019s unique needs as we plan and perform our custom treatments. That way, you\u2019ll get the best results possible every time you come and see us! For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on our website<\/a> or by phone at (212)-924-6890<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"While Invisalign is often easy to maintain, the winter holidays can make this treatment tricky. Some patients struggle to keep up with it amidst festive parties, family reunions, and cross-state (or cross-country) travels. With all that said, many ask a key question: How should you spend the holiday season with Invisalign? Your New York dentist knows the answer, and he’ll gladly share it with you now. Just keep reading how to maintain Invisalign during the holidays. 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