😄Invisalign treatment is not painful, although there may be pressure at times.
🕒Aligners should be worn for 18 to 22 hours a day to achieve the best results.
🧼Clean aligners daily using a toothbrush and soapy water, or soaking them in a cleaning tablet.
📌Attachments are small dimples bonded to teeth to help with specific movements and leverage.
🦷IPR, or interproximal reduction, is sometimes necessary to create space between teeth for movement.
Is Invisalign treatment painful?
—No, Invisalign treatment is not painful. There may be pressure at times, but it subsides in a few days.
How long should aligners be worn?
—Aligners should be worn for 18 to 22 hours a day for the best results.
How should I clean my aligners?
—Clean aligners daily with a toothbrush and soapy water. They can also be soaked in a cleaning tablet.
What are attachments in Invisalign treatment?
—Attachments are small dimples bonded to teeth that provide leverage for specific tooth movements.
What is IPR? Is it necessary for Invisalign treatment?
—IPR stands for interproximal reduction and involves polishing the spaces between teeth to create room for movement. It may be necessary in some cases.
00:00Invisalign treatment is not painful, but there may be pressure at times.
00:11Aligners should be worn for 18 to 22 hours a day to achieve the best results.
00:24Clean aligners daily using a toothbrush and soapy water, or soak them in a cleaning tablet.
01:32Attachments are small dimples bonded to teeth to help with specific movements.
01:46IPR, or interproximal reduction, may be necessary to create space between teeth.
