You may drink water with the aligners. Do not drink hot liquids, as it may distort the aligners. Do not drink sugary or acidic liquids with your aligners in as this will damage your teeth.
Do not eat with your aligners in your mouth except plain water After eating or drinking anything . Brush, floss, and insert your aligners as soon as possible.
When brushing your teeth, brush off your aligners as well. Do not use toothpaste, mouthwash, warm water or bleaching agent because the aligners will become cloudy dull or scratched looking
Store future aligners in a cool dry and safe place, do not discard your aligners. When finished with a set, clean them and place them back in their original pouch.
Tooth colored cement bumps called “Attachments” may be placed on your teeth to help with tooth movement. If one of the bonded attachments falls off, it is not necessary to return to the office to have it replaced. Simply call us before your next scheduled visit and we will replace it at that time.
If you misplace a set of aligners, wear the previous set or the next set in the series. Choose the set that fits most comfortably. Notify the office as soon as possible so we can determine the best way to proceed.
Your general dentist should not remove your attachments, as this may affect the fit of the aligners. Feel free to call the office if you have any questions or concerns.