{"id":2798,"date":"2022-06-18T20:15:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-18T20:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/?p=2798"},"modified":"2022-07-20T20:15:50","modified_gmt":"2022-07-20T20:15:50","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"A Quick Guide on How to Prepare for Invisalign"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling woman holding up Invisalign aligner\" class=\"wp-image-2800\" width=\"324\" height=\"216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture1-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture1-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Is your Invisalign consultation rapidly approaching? Are you waiting for your first aligners to arrive? In both scenarios, it\u2019s important to know how to prepare for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/invisalign.html\">Invisalign<\/a> so your experience is as smooth and stress-free as possible. If you\u2019re not sure where to start, don\u2019t worry \u2013 here are four quick tips that can help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pack Your Dental Hygiene Kit Now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your Invisalign treatment starts, you\u2019ll need to complete your oral hygiene regimen at home, at work, and on the go. So, it\u2019s a good idea to pack your dental hygiene kit well ahead of time to ensure you have everything! That starts with a travel-sized toothbrush and toothpaste and extends to mouthwash and floss. You\u2019ll also want to keep some back up supplies on-hand, like an over-the-counter pain reliever and a storage case for your aligners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Begin Brushing After Each Meal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brushing your teeth after each meal is essential. In addition to helping keep your trays free of stains, it will also help protect your teeth from cavities. While it may seem like an inconvenience, starting this best practice now is ideal. After all, it\u2019s the best way to begin a \u201ctrial run\u201d where you can see what it\u2019s like brushing your teeth at the office, while at lunch with friends, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find Filling Meals You Enjoy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One \u201crule\u201d of Invisalign is that you have to wear your trays for 22 hours a day. As you can imagine, that doesn\u2019t leave a lot of time for snacking. So, it\u2019s a good idea to start compiling a list of meals that are both enjoyable and filling. This will help keep you satiated and prevent you from taking your trays out to snack throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Figure Out the Financials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Invisalign is no doubt an investment. Whether you have dental insurance or are using an alternative financial solution, like flexible financing, it\u2019s a good idea to get all of the details ironed out beforehand. That way, there isn\u2019t any unnecessary stress surrounding your treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you have a few months or a few days until you start your Invisalign treatment, there is no time like the present to begin preparing. That way, you have the smooth, seamless experience you deserve!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Named Orange County\u2019s Best General Dentist, our team at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/\">Advanced Dental Care<\/a> is passionate about helping patients in and around Costa Mesa smile. 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