{"id":251,"date":"2021-08-05T14:45:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-05T14:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/?p=251"},"modified":"2021-08-27T15:37:13","modified_gmt":"2021-08-27T15:37:13","slug":"back-to-school-with-invisalign-aligners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/back-to-school-with-invisalign-aligners\/","title":{"rendered":"Going Back to School with Invisalign Aligners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/AdobeStock_141822141__1630076871_64657-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a teen sitting in their high school library with friends\" class=\"wp-image-252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/AdobeStock_141822141__1630076871_64657-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/AdobeStock_141822141__1630076871_64657-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/AdobeStock_141822141__1630076871_64657.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>High school\u2019s about to start back up, and this year, many students will have in-person classes. If you\u2019ve already started your Invisalign treatment, you\u2019ll need to change up your routine a little bit since you\u2019ll no longer have easy access to certain items at home throughout the day, like your toothbrush and dental floss. Read on to learn some important tips about going back to school with your Invisalign aligners and some important changes that you\u2019ll need to make to your routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eating at School with Your Aligners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lunchtime will be a little different now that you\u2019ll be at school. To store your aligners while you eat, you\u2019ll need to bring your hard, protective case with you each day. This will keep you from having to set them on the table, possibly exposing them to germs and other bacteria, or getting your saliva on the table. Remember to never eat with your trays in your mouth, too, because this can damage them, possibly setting back your treatment timeline. The good news is that because you don\u2019t have metal braces, you won\u2019t have to limit the foods that you pack!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maintaining Good Oral Hygiene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Frequently brushing, flossing, and rinsing your mouth while you undergo Invisalign treatment is an important part of the process. Before your classes start, make an at-school Invisalign kit with travel-sized, important oral hygiene products in it that you may need throughout the day. Here are a few items to include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A travel-sized toothbrush<\/li><li>Flossing picks (or regular dental floss if you\u2019d prefer)<\/li><li>Antimicrobial mouthwash<\/li><li>Ibuprofen (in case you\u2019re experiencing any discomfort)<\/li><li>Invisalign cleaning crystals<\/li><li>Your hard, protective aligner case<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tackling Self-Consciousness While Around Peers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After not being around your friends and peers for a whole year at school, you may feel self-conscious about returning back to campus, especially if you\u2019re undergoing orthodontic treatment to address dental misalignment. It\u2019s important to keep in mind that they\u2019re highly discreet, so few onlookers will be able to tell you have them in your mouth. If you notice that you have a lisp at the beginning of your treatment, know that this will also go away with time\u2014simply practice speaking at home or in the shower with your trays in and make sure to carefully enunciate your words to avoid having a lisp in the meantime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoiding Bad Breath &amp; Dry Mouth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A common problem that teens experience whenever they start their Invisalign treatment is bad breath and dry mouth. You can combat these issues by bringing a water bottle with you to school to help you stay hydrated, brushing and flossing after every meal (don\u2019t forget to brush your tongue!), and stock up on sugar-free breath mints to suck on throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though going back to high school while undergoing orthodontic treatment may seem daunting, as long as you take the proper measures to protect and take care of your smile and aligners, everything will work out just fine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Rafiq Hirji has over 10 years of experience in the dental field and has completed advanced education courses to be able to offer orthodontic treatments in his office, including traditional braces and Invisalign. He\u2019s incredibly knowledgeable and enjoys being able to help teens achieve their best smiles without affecting their confidence. For questions or to schedule an Invisalign consultation, visit Daily Smiles MacArthur\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call 972-546-4114.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>High school\u2019s about to start back up, and this year, many students will have in-person classes. If you\u2019ve already started your Invisalign treatment, you\u2019ll need to change up your routine a little bit since you\u2019ll no longer have easy access to certain items at home throughout the day, like your toothbrush and dental floss. 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