{"id":203,"date":"2023-01-04T17:31:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-04T17:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oshkoshcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/?p=203"},"modified":"2023-02-07T17:32:06","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T17:32:06","slug":"3-things-you-ought-to-know-about-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oshkoshcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/2023\/01\/04\/3-things-you-ought-to-know-about-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Things You Ought to Know About Invisalign Before You Begin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oshkoshcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_363010015__1___1675790809_45000.jpg\" alt=\"Young woman holding her Invisalign aligner\" class=\"wp-image-204\" width=\"301\" height=\"199\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oshkoshcompletedentistry.com\/invisalign.html\">Invisalign<\/a> aligners promise all the benefits of traditional metal braces in a convenient, discreet package. Not only will people not be able to tell you\u2019re straightening your teeth, the fact that your aligners are removable means that you won\u2019t have to make any changes to your diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, there are some things you should know about Invisalign before you begin treatment. This will help to assuage some common concerns, but also to let you know what you\u2019re in for so that you can be prepared. Here are some of the most important things you ought to know before beginning Invisalign treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. They\u2019ll Feel Different Than Braces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve had braces in the past, you might remember a fair amount of discomfort when wearing them. Invisalign aligners can also be a little unpleasant at first, but not nearly to the extent of traditional braces. You\u2019ll likely feel more of a tightness coming from your aligners, and this should fade within a few weeks, or a few hours of switching to a new aligner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Your Coffee Habit May Change<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re drinking anything except room-temperature water, you\u2019ll need to take out your aligner. If you don\u2019t, heat could cause your aligner to warp, or your trays could become discolored. However, you\u2019re also going to want to wear your aligner as much as possible, at least 20-22 hours a day. If you like to spend a few hours drinking coffee in the morning, that may need to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, you won\u2019t have to completely abandon caffeine; you\u2019ll just have to drink it a bit faster. You can always switch to espresso or cold brew if that\u2019s a bit easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Gooey Molds are Unnecessary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might have unpleasant memories of biting into a gooey mold to take an impression of your teeth. Thankfully, that\u2019s not usually necessary for Invisalign; many providers use 3-D scanners to create impressions of your teeth, making physical molds outdated. If you\u2019ve been dreading biting down on a ball of goo, you shouldn\u2019t have to worry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, Invisalign requires commitment, but it offers many benefits you won\u2019t get from metal braces. Not only that, you\u2019ll still be able to reap the rewards of a straighter smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Bob Heil is an experienced dentist with well over 20 years of experience, and he takes great pleasure in being able to guide members of his community to incredible oral health. 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