{"id":7448,"date":"2024-03-09T15:43:15","date_gmt":"2024-03-09T15:43:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wemakeyousmile.com\/blog\/?p=7448"},"modified":"2024-04-30T15:45:49","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T15:45:49","slug":"useful-tips-to-help-invisalign-patients-floss-correctly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wemakeyousmile.com\/blog\/useful-tips-to-help-invisalign-patients-floss-correctly\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Useful Tips to Help Invisalign Patients Floss Correctly"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wemakeyousmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"a person using dental floss\" class=\"wp-image-7449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wemakeyousmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wemakeyousmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.wemakeyousmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image.png 975w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p> <p class=\"MsoNormal\">If you\u2019ve just started your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wemakeyousmile.com\/invisalign.html\">Invisalign<\/a> journey, you\u2019re probably feeling pretty excited about the prospect of working towards a straighter and healthier smile. However, your treatment is heavily dependent on a few things \u2013 one of which includes maintaining your oral health and hygiene. This means that if you aren\u2019t brushing and flossing as needed, issues might develop that ultimately set back your timeline. Fortunately, it\u2019s relatively simple to keep up with your at-home hygiene habits during your Invisalign treatment. Here are some tips to help you out when it comes to flossing.<span style=\"font-size: revert;color: initial\"> <\/span><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p><h2>Tip #1. You Can\u2019t Floss While Wearing Your Aligners<\/h2> <p class=\"MsoNormal\">The golden rule of Invisalign has to do with wearing your aligners as often as necessary; for the majority of patients, this means wearing them around 22 hours every day, only removing them to eat and brush (and floss) their teeth. Since the trays fully cover your pearly whites while they\u2019re being worn, it\u2019s not physically possible to floss with them in the way. As important as treatment compliance is, it\u2019s simply unwise to neglect brushing and flossing since it can lead to issues that threaten your smile. For instance, if a tooth were to sustain significant decay, it might worsen to the point of falling out \u2013 which only complicates things. Be sure you\u2019re removing your aligners only to eat and brush\/floss. <\/p> <h2>Tip #2. Use the Proper Method<\/h2> <p class=\"MsoNormal\">Many patients these days admit that they don\u2019t floss as often as they need to \u2013 and what\u2019s worse is that many of those who do floss regularly aren\u2019t using the proper method or doing it for as long as needed. Select your preferred brand of dental floss and tear off a strand that\u2019s around a foot or so in length. Wrap one end around your finger, using your other hand to unwind and guide the floss. Carefully push it between two teeth, curving it and moving it up and down gently \u2013 do not use a sawing motion. Repeat this carefully between all of your teeth. Rinsing afterward often helps to clear everything out. You can also use a dental flosser if maneuvering the strand of floss proves difficult. <\/p> <h2>Tip #3. Don\u2019t Neglect Brushing and Rinsing<\/h2> <p class=\"MsoNormal\">Flossing is only one part of the equation; while it excels at removing lingering food debris from between the teeth and cleaning those narrow spaces that toothbrushes can\u2019t always reach, the habit alone is not enough to truly protect your smile. You should be brushing your teeth at least twice every day throughout your Invisalign treatment, since it doesn\u2019t just remove food particles but also helps keep your teeth shiny and resilient. Rinsing with mouthwash is another excellent way to supplement your oral hygiene regimen, but just be sure that as with brushing and flossing, you\u2019re removing your aligners. Rinsing with water after a meal can also serve as a temporary solution until you\u2019re able to brush properly. <\/p> <h2>About the Author <\/h2> <p class=\"MsoNormal\">Dr. George A. Hoop received his DDS from the Emory University School of Dentistry and is a proud member of numerous professional organizations, including the Dawson Academy and the Pankey Institute. His practice in Fort Myers offers a wide range of premium restorative solutions, including dental implants. If you have any questions about the blog or you\u2019d like to get in touch with his team to set up a visit, feel free to visit them <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wemakeyousmile.com\/contact.html\">online<\/a> or call them today. <b>Telephone: (239) 939-7299.<\/b> <\/p> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve just started your Invisalign journey, you\u2019re probably feeling pretty excited about the prospect of working towards a straighter and healthier smile. However, your treatment is heavily dependent on a few things \u2013 one of which includes maintaining your oral health and hygiene. 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