How To Put On Invisalign

For clear teeth aligners like Invisalign, correct insertion helps them align with your buttons and move your teeth properly into place. At Crossley Orthodontics, we are a top Invisalign provider in North Dallas and are here to help you along with the teeth-straightening process. If you’re wondering how to put Invisalign on, keep reading!

How To Put On Invisalign Aligners

• Start by washing your hands and brushing and flossing so the aligner sits against your clean teeth and you don’t track any bacteria from your fingers into your mouth.

• Hold the upper arch tray and gently seat it over the front teeth first. Then, do the same for the lower tray. You want to push the aligner on the back teeth (molars) last.

• Use your fingertips and not your bite, to press along the molars until the aligner is fully seated everywhere in your mouth.

• Use chewies (ask us if you run out!) to close any small gaps between the plastic and the tooth.

Wearing Your Clear Aligners

Wear your aligners 20 to 22 hours per day and remove them to eat and for any drink that is not water.

After meals, brush and rinse before putting them back in so you do not trap food or sugary liquids under the tray.

If an aligner is not seating, do not advance to the next set until we check it, since that can cause problems with your treatment plan. Consistent wear and good seating on your teeth are the two most important habits that keep treatment on time!

Want to learn more? To meet with a board certified orthodontist in Flower Mound, TX, or Frisco, TX, contact our office today! Dr. Crossley is located at: 12828 Eldorado Pkwy. Suite 100 Frisco, TX 75035  • (214) 556-6868  and 651 Cross Timbers Rd. Suite 100 Flower Mound, TX 75028  • (972) 221-2515