{"id":63,"date":"2022-09-09T14:06:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-09T14:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palmdentistryoc.com\/blog\/?p=63"},"modified":"2022-10-07T14:06:41","modified_gmt":"2022-10-07T14:06:41","slug":"what-you-should-know-before-starting-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.palmdentistryoc.com\/blog\/what-you-should-know-before-starting-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Should Know Before Starting Invisalign"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.palmdentistryoc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AdobeStock_210421464__2___1665151425_54360.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of person holding an Invisalign tray\" class=\"wp-image-65\" width=\"288\" height=\"192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.palmdentistryoc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AdobeStock_210421464__2___1665151425_54360.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.palmdentistryoc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AdobeStock_210421464__2___1665151425_54360-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.palmdentistryoc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AdobeStock_210421464__2___1665151425_54360-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan to get Invisalign, you\u2019re probably happy about its advantages. After all, its trays can straighten teeth without the need for brackets and wires! However, aligners\u2019 convenience doesn\u2019t mean you shouldn\u2019t prepare for them. Going into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palmdentistryoc.com\/invisalign.html\">treatment<\/a> blind will put your aligned smile at risk. That said, you\u2019ll want to know a few things before starting the Invisalign process. Luckily, your Mission Viejo dentist is here to lay those facts out. Read on to learn four important aspects of your future alignment journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Might Have a Lisp at First<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you start wearing aligning trays, they might give you a slight lisp. If so, it\u2019ll likely be mild \u2014 some will think it\u2019s very noticeable, while others feel it\u2019s barely there. Either way, you\u2019ll adjust as you speak more often with the trays in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On rare occasions, though, some patients\u2019 lisps don\u2019t go away within the first few weeks. Should that happen to you, let your dentist know; it could be that your aligners aren\u2019t fitting right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invisalign Will Change Your Eating Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since you\u2019ll be wearing your aligners 22 hours daily, they\u2019ll probably change your eating and drinking habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For one thing, your dentist will (rightly) tell you only to drink water when the trays are in. Other beverages \u2014 especially acidic ones like coffee and soda \u2014 would get caught in your aligners and potentially erode your teeth. The water would also help since the trays can dry your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also need to remove your trays before eating anything. Otherwise, the force from your chewing could damage the aligners and reduce their effectiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Oral Care Routine Might Take Longer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For treatment to stay on track, you\u2019ll need more than the usual twice-a-day brushing and once-a-day flossing. Instead, you should brush and floss your teeth after each meal and before reinserting the aligners. If you don\u2019t, you\u2019ll trap leftover food debris on your pearly whites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the aligners themselves, it\u2019s OK just to brush them with toothpaste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Treatment\u2019s Cost Can Vary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Invisalign\u2019s price isn\u2019t fixed. How much you pay for it will depend on two factors: treatment complexity and location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have severe alignment issues, your expenses will go up. Naturally, added treatment time and more aligner trays will make things costly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, dentists in different places will charge different rates. Where and who you get Invisalign from could change the price by thousands of dollars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing the items above gives you a better idea of what to expect from Invisalign. From there, your journey to straight teeth will go more smoothly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palmdentistryoc.com\/\">Palm Dentistry<\/a> is based in Mission Viejo, CA. As led by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palmdentistryoc.com\/dr-sienna-palmer.html\">Dr. Sienna Palmer<\/a>, the practice provides high-quality dentistry tailored to your needs. To that end, its staff offers personalized preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, as well as emergency procedures. The team is also a certified provider of Invisalign clear aligners and dental sedation! For<\/em><em> more information or to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palmdentistryoc.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">book an appointment<\/a>, you can reach them on <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palmdentistryoc.com\/contact.html\"><em>their website<\/em><\/a><em> or by phone at <strong>(949)-365-0951<\/strong>.<u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you plan to get Invisalign, you\u2019re probably happy about its advantages. After all, its trays can straighten teeth without the need for brackets and wires! However, aligners\u2019 convenience doesn\u2019t mean you shouldn\u2019t prepare for them. Going into treatment blind will put your aligned smile at risk. 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